Unvoiced Expectations: How to put a Name to What you Need Ep. 680

In this week’s episode, Dr. Kim and Mrs. Nancy unpack the powerful topic of expectations—focusing on how to clearly express what you need from your spouse. With honest conversation, a willingness to listen, and an open heart, you can transform how you communicate and connect in your relationship. We pray this episode encourages your marriage!

Quotes from this episode:

“I just thought you knew. And when you didn’t I would go along and get resentful”

“We were trying to fit each other in the mold.” 

“Our first big argument scared the heck out of me. My unrealistic expectation was that we would never fight.” 

“It’s a good idea to have a signal or cue so that you make your spouse aware.” 

Questions for Reflection:

  1. What are some expectations—spoken or unspoken—that we each bring into our marriage, and how well do we feel they’ve been understood by each other?

  2. When was a time we misunderstood one another because expectations weren’t clearly communicated? What can we learn from that moment?

  3. How can we create more space in our relationship for honest, judgment-free conversations about what we each need or hope for?

  4. What’s one expectation we can both express more clearly this week—and how can we support each other in meeting it with love and grace?


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