Bare Marriage Episode 292: Hear Sheila Answer Men’s Questions about Healthy Marriage & Sexuality
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Aug 21, 2025 Blake Roberts and Jamie Haig, therapists and co-hosts of the 3% podcast, dive into the complexities of healthy marriage and sexuality. They tackle common misconceptions about masculinity and relationship dynamics, advocating for open communication and vulnerability. The discussion highlights the emotional load shouldered by women and the impact of shared responsibilities on marital satisfaction. They also critique traditional views within the evangelical context, pushing for healthier narratives around intimacy and partnership.
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Authority Premise Harms Marriages
- Many evangelical marriage teachings rest on one faulty premise: husbands hold authority over wives.
- Acting on that premise correlates with lower marital and sexual satisfaction and higher divorce rates.
Decision Power Predicts Divorce Risk
- Research links husbands making final decisions with much worse outcomes for marriage.
- John Gottman found an 82% chance of divorce when husbands make final decisions.
Shame Distorts Male Sexual Development
- Boys receive heavy shame messaging about sexual feelings, often labeling normal attraction as sin.
- That shame leads men to enter adulthood feeling helpless and relying on external control or porn.
