Arbor Church Emotionally Healthy Relationships: Clarify Expectations
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Apr 23, 2023 Explore the crucial connection between emotional well-being and spiritual growth. Learn how to manage expectations in relationships to prevent conflict. Unpack the often unconscious and unrealistic elements of what we expect from others. Discover the importance of open communication for healthier connections. Delve into the challenges of surrendering expectations in your relationship with God, as illustrated through powerful stories from the Gospel of Mark. Trust in a greater purpose, especially amid disappointment.
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Be Open and Brave
- Be open to what God might teach you about your relationships and yourself.
- Be brave enough to face potential revelations about your relational and spiritual maturity.
Clarify Expectations
- Stop mind-reading and clarify expectations in your relationships.
- Unmet expectations can damage relationships, so address them directly.
Chicken Dinner Debacle
- Ryan shares a newlywed story about mismatched dinner expectations.
- Carrie expected to share one chicken breast, while Ryan expected more.