What do you do with all the emotions that linger after a fight with your spouse? Even when the argument is over, the hurt, disappointment, frustration, and unmet expectations can continue to swirl around in your mind and heart.

In this episode, I sit down with Dave and Ann Wilson from FamilyLife Today to talk about what happens after marriage conflict and how to process those emotions in a healthy, Christ-centered way. We discuss recurring arguments, unmet expectations, disappointment in marriage, and practical ways to bring your emotions to God so resentment doesn't quietly take root. If you've ever felt stuck in the same marriage conflict over and over again, this conversation will remind you that healing and hope are possible.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

[00:00] Why Marriage Often Brings Our Deepest Emotional Triggers to the Surface

[04:00] How to Find the Real Issue Underneath the Argument

[15:00] The Hidden Wounds We Bring Into Marriage

[20:00] Grieving the Marriage You Thought You Would Have

[27:00] Help for Managing Emotions in Marriage: Tip #1: Asking God Before You Speak

[32:00] Help for Managing Emotions in Marriage: Tip #2: Own Your Mistakes

[35:00] What to Do When You Feel Hurt But Your Spouse Doesn't Understand

[40:00] Protecting Hope During Long-Term Marriage Struggles

[44:00] Using the A.D.D. Method to Process Marriage Emotions

RESOURCES:

• Vertical Marriage: The One Secret That will Change Your Marriage by Dave and Ann Wilson
• How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do Is Yell at Him by Ann Wilson
• FamilyLife Today Podcast

RELATED EPISODES:

Ep 299: Emotions in Marriage: When Should You Share (and When Should You Not)?

Ep 301: What to Do When Your Husband Shuts Down Emotionally with Sathiya Sam

Ep 342: Help for Emotional Overreaction in Relationships

Ep 328: When Your Husband Is Driving You Crazy with Ann + Dave Wilson

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