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Actually, I Like My Spouse

Michael and Kreasha Webley

8 episodes

4 days ago

Welcome to Actually, I Like My Spouse — the podcast for couples who believe marriage can be FUN, faith-filled, and full of friendship. We’re Kreasha and Michael Webley — 12 years together, 7 years married, and still crushing on each other. Each week, we share honest, funny, and sometimes spicy conversations that keep us connected and thriving — and we’ll help you do the same. Whether you’re newly engaged, years into love, or working to bring the spark back, you’ll find practical tools, real talk, and plenty of laughs to help your relationship feel lighter, closer, and built to last.

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Exploring Better Communication and Unmet Expectations in Marriage EPS 3

Actually, I Like My Spouse

49 minutes 38 seconds

3 months ago

Exploring Better Communication and Unmet Expectations in Marriage EPS 3

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Welcome back to 'Actually, I Like My Spouse!' In this episode, Michael and Kreasha Webley dive deep into the foundation of a great marriage and whether marriage lives up to the hype. We discuss the importance of fun, faith, and friendship in a relationship, share personal stories from our journey, and offer tips on handling unmet expectations within a marriage. We also explore the concept of invisible labor, the significance of communication, and the need for setting realistic expectations. Plus, don't miss out on our 'Actually I Like My Spouse Weekly Scorecard' to help you and your partner improve your relationship. Join us for an insightful and candid conversation on love, marriage, and everything in between!

00:00 Welcome Back to 'I Like My Spouse'

00:44 Launching Our Podcast: Reflections and Feelings

03:49 Does Marriage Live Up to the Hype?

09:12 Expectations vs. Reality in Marriage

22:27 The Role of Faith and Friendship in Marriage

25:38 Understanding Contempt in Relationships

26:40 Unspoken Expectations and Communication

27:19 Using 'I' Statements to Improve Communication

28:54 Silent Score Keeping in Relationships

30:27 Addressing Unmet Expectations Around Intimacy

31:12 The Importance of Setting the Stage for Conversations

35:39 Unacknowledged Invisible Labor

38:57 The Role of Communication in Managing Expectations

43:02 Baseline Expectations in Partnerships

47:19 Weekly Scorecard Challenge#marraigecouple #marriageadvice #communicationinmarriage #silenttreatment #communicationskills