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July 5, 2022

Healthy Adjustments to Your Expectations

All of us have expectations for what we thought marriage would be like. Yet, at some point, things won't go according to plan, and how you respond will make a big difference in those situations. John, Greg and Erin discuss what it looks like for couples to have healthy expectations for each other. Featuring Dr. Randy Schroeder.

Original Air Date: July 5, 2022

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