Dive into the intriguing world of 'womansplaining' and its impact on marriage. Discover how the need to be right can inadvertently undermine relationships. Explore how this behavior affects men's confidence and contrasts with 'mansplaining.' The discussion encourages self-awareness among women, promoting healthier marital dynamics. Find solutions for both partners to enhance communication and understanding in their relationships!
36:29
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
insights INSIGHT
Compulsion To Be Right Drives Behavior
Women’s womansplaining stems from a deep compulsion to be right and see themselves as always correct.
Karyn Seitz frames the podcast as helping married women take responsibility for their happiness and patterns.
insights INSIGHT
Public Examples Mirror Marriage Patterns
Karyn links public examples (Bill Belichick story) to the same dynamic women use to correct men in marriage.
She wants to tease out womansplaining specifically in the marital context to raise awareness.
insights INSIGHT
Mrs. Always Right vs Mr. Always Wrong
Karyn describes the marital lens: women as 'Mrs. Always Right' and husbands as 'Mr. Always Wrong.'
She says this lens causes pervasive, often hidden, behaviors that damage marriages with good men.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Disclaimer: The views and perspectives on relationships that are expressed in my podcast and courses are meant for women married to good men and good men who are experiencing relationship issues within a range of behaviors that are common and usual – what you might reasonably expect your neighbors or friends to be going through behind closed doors. My message is not for abusive, violent, or compulsive behaviors in a marriage or relationship that are threatening or dangerous. If you are experiencing such behaviors and physical abuse, you should seek a licensed mental health professional who is trained in dealing with domestic abuse.
Karyn Seitz and The Happy Wife School are not engaged in the practice of psychotherapy, clinical counseling, or any medical practice. You should not interpret any part of my podcast as traditional psychological, medical, or emotional therapy. Karyn Seitz is not a licensed health professional. You should seek help for any specific psychological, medical, or emotional problems with a mental health professional or qualified physician.
The Happy Wife School