It might sound harsh or elite, but we vet the couples in our Marriage Mentor group. We want to see who’s serious, who’s going to do the homework, who’s going to be committed for the next two years . This is crucial for the group’s success. Marriage is a serious commitment and therefore the our marriage mentor group is, too. In this video, hear from two of the couples from Michael and Cindy Easley’s Marriage Mentor Group. They share their expectations, experience, and lasting effects from their two-year commitment.
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All newlyweds face initial adjustments or difficulties in the early stages of their marriage, but the key is how we respond and learn from those difficulties for the next round of trials and adjustments life will bring.
Just as conflict is inevitable between two married sinners, external trials and hardships are also to be expected. It’s not a question of “if”, but “when”. So how do we respond to external trials that impact our marriages? How do we shift expectations and position ourselves to grow closer together through the trials rather than drift apart?
As most couples approach marriage, each partner holds unrealistic expectations and unknown expectations. Our unrealistic expectations stem from a lack of true understanding of what marriage really is, but our unknown expectations can be even trickier, leaving us frustrated and confused but not entirely sure why.