The Happy Wife School Is Your Wife Using Her Emotional Past As An Excuse In Your Marriage?
Jul 16, 2025
The discussion highlights how past experiences can become excuses for negative behavior in relationships. It emphasizes the need to embrace personal accountability and let go of victim narratives. Key points include five common trauma-based justifications used by women and how both partners can foster personal growth. The conversation encourages listeners to take control of their emotional narratives to build healthier marriages. It's a powerful call to action for women to break free from the limitations of their past.
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Past Doesn't Dictate Behavior
- Women often use their past emotional hardships as excuses for poor behavior in marriage.
- Adult individuals always have the choice to change behaviors regardless of their past.
Karyn's Victim Story Struggle
- Karyn Seitz stayed stuck in victim stories for years, embraced therapy that reinforced these excuses.
- She wanted to feel sorry for herself and avoid the responsibility to change.
Victim Mindset Blocks Change
- Living in a victim mindset is a defense mechanism against change driven by fear.
- Culture and therapy often unwittingly reinforce being chained to past trauma rather than empowering change.