Episode 269: What Wives Don’t Understand About Husbands

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Instead of communicating when he needs are not met, many husbands will assume their wife will read their mind and “get it” eventually. However, many wives don’t know the needs of their husbands, but it is not their fault, husbands struggle to them too.

Today we discuss the 4 core needs of ever husband and give husbands the tools to communicate them effectively. We dig into what effect these have on men and how they can ultimately save your marriage.

0:00 Unlocking the Four Needs of a Husband
1:06 From Honeymoon Bliss to Marriage Gap
4:30 Why Tension Is Actually a Sign of Hope
7:50The Cycle of Unmet Needs
11:47 The First Core Need: Respect
29:15 The Second Core Need: Beauty
45:01 The Third Core Need: Physical Intimacy
56:33 The Fourth Core Need: Partnership in Mission
1:06:39 What to Do When Needs Go Unmet

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