The Unfinished Tower: The Brutal Cost of an Unplanned MarriageWhy do so many marriages, started with intense love and grand visions, end up feeling like an unfinished ruin? We lay the foundation of romance but forget that a lasting partnership is an architectural feat—one that requires a detailed, honest, and courageous blueprint.In this episode of the Steps To Forever podcast, we explore Part 3 of our "Counting The Cost" series: Relational Integration & Household Life. Drawing from the ancient wisdom of a master builder who first calculates the cost before breaking ground, we dissect the most common and catastrophic mistake couples make: assuming the shared life will simply build itself.We move beyond romantic platitudes to give you the structural engineering for a resilient marriage. This is the conversation you need to have before the arguments about dishes, money, and in-laws begin to erode your foundation.In this deep-dive discussion, you will learn:The Psychological Traps: How cognitive biases like Optimism Bias and the Planning Fallacy trick even the smartest couples into being unprepared for the realities of cohabitation.The Unspoken Contracts: Uncovering the invisible expectations you and your partner have about money, chores, gender roles, and parenting that can lead to profound resentment.The True Cost of a Household: A sobering look at the economics of "invisible labor," career sacrifices, and the mental load of running a life together.The Ultimate Solution—The Relational Blueprint: We provide a powerful, step-by-step framework for having the essential conversations about every aspect of your shared world, from your finances and health decisions to your social boundaries and child-rearing philosophies.This isn't about killing the romance; it's about building a structure strong enough to protect it for a lifetime. Whether you are engaged, newly married, or decades into your journey, this episode is your essential guide to becoming a master builder of a love that lasts.Follow us on Subatack https://pgsebastian.substack.com/If this conversation resonated with you, please Like the video, Subscribe for more essential relationship guidance, and Share it with a couple you believe in.Join the conversation in the comments: What is one topic from this episode that you wish you and your partner had discussed earlier in your relationship?Connect with us our Socials https://linktr.ee/stepstoforever
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