What’s In Your Box?

What Every Couple Thinks They Know, Part 1

An episode of the oneChurch.tv podcast, hosted by Kim Edmondson, titled "What’s In Your Box?" was published on February 7, 2021 and runs 61 minutes.

February 7, 2021 ·61m · oneChurch.tv

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Summary

In every relationship, we bring with us a box of expectations. Some of us may have a smaller box with very few expectations; while others of us have larger boxes with significant expectations. As we move through the relationship, we think we know what is in each other’s box of expectations. Often, we think our box of expectations even matches. Yet, couples face all kinds of challenges in their relationships. Common challenges arise in communication, finances, values and lifestyle choices, or husband and wife roles. Understanding how expectations work will have a huge effect on the relationship between you and your spouse.BIG IDEA: When desires become expectations, relationships move from covenant to contract.

Episode Description

In every relationship, we bring with us a box of expectations. Some of us may have a smaller box with very few expectations; while others of us have larger boxes with significant expectations. As we move through the relationship, we think we know what is in each other’s box of expectations. Often, we think our box of expectations even matches. Yet, couples face all kinds of challenges in their relationships. Common challenges arise in communication, finances, values and lifestyle choices, or husband and wife roles. Understanding how expectations work will have a huge effect on the relationship between you and your spouse.
BIG IDEA: When desires become expectations, relationships move from covenant to contract.