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Some marriage problems like adultery and addiction are very visible, obvious, and clear. Others can be invisible and unclear. Unmet Expectations in our experience are the biggest silent killers of marriages because they are not always obvious and with them comes ongoing feelings of sadness, disappointment, frustration, and anger.

Truth: Expectations that are not met lead to ongoing feelings of sadness, disappointment, frustration and anger.

James 4:1-2 (NIV)
Proverbs 13:12 (NIV)

Where Do Our Expectations Come From?

1. Family of origin
2. Friends
3. Media
4. Past relationships

Three Key Problems with Expectations:

1. We are usually Unaware of expectations we have for our relationship. 
2. Our expectations can beUnreasonable.
3. Our expectations can beUnclear.

John 8:2-11 (NIV)

A Better Way to Manage Expectations:

1. Be Awareof your expectations.
2. Be Reasonablein what you expect.
3. Be Clear about what you expect.

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