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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Moving From a Functional Marriage to Being Fulfilled and Emotionally Close: Episode 372

Moving From a Functional Marriage to Being Fulfilled and Emotionally Close: Episode 372

If you are not experiencing this already, having a structured, reliable, and well functioning marriage is definitely a goal. This brings a great sense of relief, peace, and being a team. However, at d...

10 Des 202436min

A Fundamental Reason That Small Topics "Blip Moments" Turn Into Bigger Conflicts: Episode 371

A Fundamental Reason That Small Topics "Blip Moments" Turn Into Bigger Conflicts: Episode 371

Every couple experiences this particular moment of decision making when a small topic can turn into a bigger conflict. Here you are, minding your own business, your partner says or does something that...

26 Nov 202432min

How We Each Played a Role in Overcoming AVOIDANT & ANXIOUS Tendencies to Create a Secure Marriage: Episode 370

How We Each Played a Role in Overcoming AVOIDANT & ANXIOUS Tendencies to Create a Secure Marriage: Episode 370

Yes we have a secure relationship and marriage now. But we certainly had to overcome our initial anxious and avoidant tendencies early on. Even now, those tendencies can still show up; we have just do...

19 Nov 202449min

3 Conversations to Have as a Couple Before the End of the Year (to Start 2025 Off GREAT): Episode 369

3 Conversations to Have as a Couple Before the End of the Year (to Start 2025 Off GREAT): Episode 369

12 Nov 202421min

Lost in Translation From What's SAID to What's HEARD (Unpacking a Root Cause of  Miscommunications): Episode 368

Lost in Translation From What's SAID to What's HEARD (Unpacking a Root Cause of Miscommunications): Episode 368

Imagine a scenario where you and your partner are having a conversation. In the middle you begin to feel as if what you are saying is clear, but your partner doesn't seem to be getting it. You start t...

5 Nov 202429min

Remembering the Reasons for Being Married (That Also Get You Through the Hard Seasons): Episode 367

Remembering the Reasons for Being Married (That Also Get You Through the Hard Seasons): Episode 367

Whenever you meet an obstacle it is common to ask "why" it happened or even "why" you started down this particular path. You might even ask yourself why you got married or why you should continue when...

29 Okt 202435min

The Role of Emotions in Marriage & How to Better Hold the Space For Each Other: Episode 366

The Role of Emotions in Marriage & How to Better Hold the Space For Each Other: Episode 366

Is feeling emotion within yourself something you welcome or try to avoid? What about when emotion is expressed by your partner, do you experience that as a sign of something bad starting up or as an i...

22 Okt 202439min

Forgiveness & Letting Go of the Past: Episode 365

Forgiveness & Letting Go of the Past: Episode 365

In marriage, unresolved hurts can pile up over time, creating distance and eroding trust. That's why forgiveness is one of the most crucial (yet challenging) elements to maintaining a healthy, connect...

15 Okt 202428min

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