What We’d Tell Our Younger Wife Selves: Real Talk on Marriage, Intimacy & Unrealistic Expectations // 9

Two imperfect people, one sacred covenant: Elyse and Michelle get real about what they’d tell their younger wife selves—expectations, prayer, intimacy, and communication. From peacekeeping vs. peacemaking to timing hard talks, counseling, and making marriage a yearly “work-on-it” priority, this is tender, practical, and unfiltered.

Key Takeaways

• Your spouse can’t complete you—only Jesus can; unrealistic expectations sabotage connection.

• Pray (together if possible), communicate honestly, and pick wise timing—think side-by-side walks.

• Intimacy gets better with safety, questions, and practice; invite trusted older women into the convo.

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