Expecting Your Spouse to " Complete You " in all Aspects of Marriage Is Unrealistic (712 hits)
I wanted my husband to do what I needed God to do
What do you expect?
It's a question we often ask each other, usually to call attention to some way our expectations have been out of line with what's reasonable or realistic.
But when it comes to marriage, perhaps we don't ask this question of ourselves as often as we should. Whether because of Hollywood's romantic notions, a few too many boy-meets-girl novels, or our own deep and demanding needs, we all have times when we expect more from our spouses than they can deliver.
If you find yourself frequently disappointed with your spouse or emotionally frustrated, consider whether you are Expecting a "You Complete Me" Kind of Marriage. This week's featured article may help you discern the difference between what you can legitimately ask of your spouse and what only God can provide.
And while marriage may not often meet our wild expectations, in other ways it can exceed them. Read Going Beyond Our Expectations for a perspective on what makes marriage even better than most people recognize.
