Episode 39: The Special Occasion Trap: Expectations That Hurt Your Relationship

This is for you if you’ve ever thought or faced:
❌ “It’s Valentine’s Day—shouldn’t they have planned something?”
❌ “They should know what I like by now!”
❌ “But we read the Love Languages book… so why isn’t it working?”

If you’ve ever felt disappointed on a special occasion because your partner should have known what you wanted, you’re not alone. But what if those expectations are actually working against your relationship?

In this episode, we’re breaking down:
✅ Knowing how your relationship has changed is key
✅ Why expecting your partner to read your mind leads to frustration
✅ The shift to a mature view of expectations in relationships
✅ How shifting from getting to giving transforms connection
✅ Why curiosity about your partner’s perspective matters more than assumptions

With Valentine’s Day and other big moments around the corner, now is the time to rethink how we show up for each other—without resentment, pressure, or unmet expectations.

Listen now and start making small shifts that lead to real connection.

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