135: How to Be Optimistic about Your Marriage

If you're asking yourself whether there's hope for your marriage, it means you're going through a lot of heartache. After all, no one asks that about a marriage that's full of hand-holding and sweet nothings. That question comes up only when you're incredibly hurt and angry, and you've been feeling that way for a long time. Even though it was long ago, I still remember feeling that way, and it was awful. I remember thinking there was no way things would improve and it was completely hopeless because he was not going to change. Of course, I was wrong. Things could improve, and they did–beyond my wildest dreams. And wouldn't you know it–I was the one who had the power all along, just like Dorothy. But what about your situation? On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, I'll share 4 questions to help you definitively know--right now–whether there is hope for your marriage. My guest Laurelie thought everything was perfect in her marriage except when it came to the bedroom, where it felt like an anxiety-inducing disaster. Finally she got fed up and gave her husband three months to shape up or else get divorced. But today her marriage is absolutely wonderful. She's going to describe how she did it so you can do it too.  The Worst Relationship Advice of the Week Award goes to an article on a popular website called "Ten Signs that You're Not in Love with Your Partner Anymore," and it has ten examples of terrible relationship advice!  Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap Here's what you'll get: 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage. The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!). A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve. Don't wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away. Get started now: lauradoyle.org/roadmap