Bare Marriage Episode 262: Problems with Marriage on the Rock by Jimmy Evans
Dec 5, 2024
Dive into the critique of Jimmy Evans' 'Marriage on the Rock,' uncovering troublesome ideas about obligation in intimacy and the burden placed on women. Explore the harmful messages often hidden in popular marriage advice and the realities of navigating abuse within relationships. The discussion challenges traditional gender roles while advocating for mutual emotional connection and shared responsibilities. It also highlights the perils of spiritual bypassing in counseling and the critical need for informed, research-backed guidance in marriage.
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Evans' Early Marriage Struggles
- Jimmy Evans admits to cheating, verbal abuse, and neglecting his family while expecting sex.
- His wife, Karen, was deemed "manipulative" for sometimes refusing sex.
Gendered Needs and the 1950s Ideal
- Jimmy Evans promotes a gendered approach to marriage, seemingly aiming to recreate the 1950s.
- He claims women are "basically the same" and need security, affection, communication, and leadership, while men need honor, sex, friendship, and domestic support.
Prioritizing Husband and Domestic Support
- Wives should prioritize husbands over kids and home, but not focus too much on kids.
- Husbands need domestic support, even if wives work, creating unrealistic expectations.
