Ep 277: Navigating Different Energy Levels in Marriage with David Wittman

In this episode, Renae sits down with her husband David to talk about what happens when you and your partner want totally different things out of a weekend. One of you thrives on staying busy, the other is perfectly content lounging at home—and both of you end up a little resentful.

They share how they’ve (imperfectly) navigated these differences, from carving out “me-time” to begrudgingly watching family movie nights, and why compromise, communication, and acceptance matter more than chasing some Instagram-perfect idea of marriage.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t they just do things my way?”—this one’s for you.

00:00
Navigating Different Energies in Relationships

03:01
Understanding Ideal Days and Personal Needs

05:47
The Push-Pull of Compromise

08:45
Communication and Acceptance in Relationships

11:49
The Reality of Resentment and Expectations

14:35
Comparing Relationships and Finding Balance

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