Managing Expectations With Your Spouse... Why You Can't And Why That Makes Everything Worse

Managing Expectations With Your Spouse... Why You Can't And Why That Makes Everything Worse

12:01 Feb 26, 2026
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When your spouse asks for something that you can't/won't do, why do you tell them you will instead of answering honestly about your doubts and limitations? You could be a people pleaser, you could have limited self-awareness, and you could be clinging to an outdated or inaccurate self concept. How can you change in this domain for the better?If you enjoy my content, here's my buy me a coffee link! https://buymeacoffee.com/drpsychmomJoin my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: ??????????drpsychmom.com/mwg??????????To get over 200 more episodes, most recently "Flexibility: The Most Important Quality In A Partner," subscribe here! ??????????????????????https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe????????????????????????? For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????For coaching from DPM, visit ???????????????????????????https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/???????????????????????????For therapy or coaching, contact us at ???????????????????????????https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/?????????????????????
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