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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5 Daily Habits That Make You a Happier Couple: Episode 395

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What Women Want in Marriage, Especially Mothers: Episode 394

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Women's needs in marriage evolve—and if you're not paying attention to those changes, disconnection can creep in even when there's love. This is especially true in the seasons of motherhood, when emot...

6 Mai 202529min

The "Love Account" Principle and Why You Feel Connected & Attracted to Each Other vs Not: Episode 393

The "Love Account" Principle and Why You Feel Connected & Attracted to Each Other vs Not: Episode 393

It's easy to assume that love alone should keep you feeling connected, but day-to-day life has a way of pulling couples apart without them even realizing it. In this episode, we break down why feeling...

29 Apr 202524min

When's the Right Time to Bring This Up to My Partner? Knowing the Line Between Expression and Temporary Suppression: Episode 392

When's the Right Time to Bring This Up to My Partner? Knowing the Line Between Expression and Temporary Suppression: Episode 392

Suppose that something is bothering you about your partner. The two options are to express it or to suppress it. Likely you have had moments where you have chosen both options. At times when you have...

22 Apr 202533min

How to Be More Self-Aware to Break YOUR Patterns That Affect the Marriage: Episode 391

How to Be More Self-Aware to Break YOUR Patterns That Affect the Marriage: Episode 391

Marriage isn't static; it evolves, and to thrive in it, you have to evolve too. Often, it's the resistance to this truth, not just the circumstances you face, that makes marriage feel more difficult. ...

15 Apr 202541min

Rebuilding a Marriage After a Hard Season: Episode 390

Rebuilding a Marriage After a Hard Season: Episode 390

"Throughout the course of your life, you will be married 2–3 times. For some, this will be to the same person."This sentiment is becoming more widely recognized, and it means you need to be ready for ...

8 Apr 202543min

The Mental Load is Hurting Your Marriage Attraction and Intimate Life (& How to Achieve a Better Share) With Dr. Morgan Cutlip: Episode 389

The Mental Load is Hurting Your Marriage Attraction and Intimate Life (& How to Achieve a Better Share) With Dr. Morgan Cutlip: Episode 389

You can love your spouse and still feel overwhelmed by the unspoken responsibilities constantly running through your mind. The mental load is the invisible to-do list in your head—and when roles and r...

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