Examining the Negative Effects of Complementarianism in Marriages

This chapter explores the harmful consequences of practicing complementarianism in marriages, including lower marital satisfaction, higher divorce rates, and poorer sexual experiences. The hosts present new statistics on the orgasm gaps between women in egalitarian and complementarian relationships, highlighting the negative impact of male headship beliefs on sexual fulfillment. They also critique Nancy Pearcey's argument that emotionally intelligent husbands can overcome the differences between egalitarian and complementary marriages.

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