Double Standards in Marriage: When It Feels Like the Rules Are Different for You: Episode 401

Double Standards in Marriage: When It Feels Like the Rules Are Different for You: Episode 401

Few things create more frustration in a marriage than the feeling of a double standard—when it seems like the rules are different for you than for your partner. Whether it's around emotional regulation, how long you're "allowed" to feel upset, or what tone is acceptable from whom, these invisible imbalances quietly erode trust and connection over time. In this episode, we unpack the real-life double standards men and women often feel in marriage—and how those dynamics are deeply tied to core fears like unfairness, rejection, or not being heard.

We're not here to point fingers—we're here to name the patterns, give them language, and teach you how to break the cycle without turning on each other. You'll learn how to move beyond keeping score, how to express your needs without weaponizing them, and how to create emotional safety when things feel uneven. If you've ever thought, "Why is it okay when they do it, but not when I do?"—this one is for you.

👉 One way to prevent these double standard dynamics is by consistently building up your "Love Account" through small daily deposits of connection, appreciation, and presence. That's exactly what the Prioritizing Us 30-Day Couples Challenge is designed to help you do. Start today at MyCouplesChallenge.com.

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Why Some Partners Struggle to APOLOGIZE and How to Get Better: Episode 348

Why Some Partners Struggle to APOLOGIZE and How to Get Better: Episode 348

"I'm sorry" - 2 little words that can not only be challenging for some partners to say, but also can mean MANY different things. So in today's episode we cover: Several specific reasons apologizing...

18 Kesä 202428min

Marriage Burnout vs the Motivation to Change: Episode 347

Marriage Burnout vs the Motivation to Change: Episode 347

"How do I get my partner to _____?" This is one of the most common questions we get. Obviously this is referring to wanting a partner to change a behavior in a certain area of the relationship. Undern...

11 Kesä 202434min

Be RESPONSIBLE For Your REACTIONS With These 3 Strategies: Episode 346

Be RESPONSIBLE For Your REACTIONS With These 3 Strategies: Episode 346

We said to several couples last week: "The ultimate sign of a secure marriage is knowing that even if one of you says something at the wrong time, in the wrong way, or with the wrong tone, the other p...

4 Kesä 202424min

Having Your Needs Met in Marriage Isn't as Simple as You'd Think: Episode 345

Having Your Needs Met in Marriage Isn't as Simple as You'd Think: Episode 345

Do you know what you need in your relationship? Whether you do or not right in this moment, knowing what you need is certainly a requirement for being able to communicate and act to fulfill it. This i...

29 Touko 202423min

Trust & Being Able to Count on Each Other are Based on 4 Things: Episode 344

Trust & Being Able to Count on Each Other are Based on 4 Things: Episode 344

Can you count on each other completely? Not with just the BIG things, but also with the small daily things in your life? Building and living a great life with each other is only possible if you can co...

21 Touko 202441min

Navigating the 7 Stages of Marriage and Their Usefulness to You Right Now: Episode 343

Navigating the 7 Stages of Marriage and Their Usefulness to You Right Now: Episode 343

Which of these 7 stages of marriage are you two in right now? Knowing this not only gives you perspective about navigating your current season, but also what's ahead of you in the bigger picture of be...

14 Touko 202437min

What Really Creates Change in a Marriage (for better or worse): Episode 342

What Really Creates Change in a Marriage (for better or worse): Episode 342

We all want some degree of change in our lives, and our relationships. So long as they are the changes we want! Change can be difficult if it brings about a lot of unknown, or if the change you desire...

7 Touko 202430min

3 Ways to Connect More as a Couple in Everyday Life, Even When Busy: Episode 341

3 Ways to Connect More as a Couple in Everyday Life, Even When Busy: Episode 341

Building connection (and closeness) with your partner is fundamental to having a happy and satisfying relationship. Yet it's the first thing that takes a back seat when you are busy, stressed, or just...

30 Huhti 202419min

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