Addicted to Fanfiction, $3,000 Espresso Machines, and a Dying Mom | Reacting to Stories from r/MarriageAdvice
- Sarah Theobald
- Jan 27, 2024
- 1 min read
Eternal Companions Podcast: Episode 6
January 28, 2024
Overview:
On this episode, Scott and Sarah read and react to 3 posts found on r/MarriageAdvice on Reddit. These posts are about supporting your spouse when you feel under-equipped to handle their issues, managing financial expectations and differences, and how to connect with your spouse when their hobbies are becoming an obsession.
Key Points:
What should I do if my wife can't be there for me?
Understand why your wife feels overwhelmed by the issue
Communicate what you can do
Be a positive example for children in the household
How can I talk to my spouse about his spending habits when he is unemployed?
Set a time to discuss things when no one's emotions are high
Review expectations and try to see things from the other person's perspective
Remember, you are a team!
How can I connect with my wife when all she wants to do is write fanfiction?
Try doing things together
Set expectations for time spent together (i.e. no phones, at least 2 hours, etc.)
Make compromises
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