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016 - Avoiding Unmet Expectations
Ep. 16
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On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we're diving into one of the fastest ways to frustration in marriage... unmet expectations. We'll give three ways you can experience unmet expectations and then give practical tips for getting on the same page. This is a great episode for both engaged and married couples!
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- The Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/course
- 50 Questions Every Couple Needs to Answer Before They Get Married: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/50questions
- All Free Downloads: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/free-downloads
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