MARRIAGE SHOCK! The Expectations We Had vs The Reality We Got

Marriage—it's beautiful, exciting, and life-changing, but is it really what we expected? In this episode of The Newly Married Podcast, we’re unpacking the expectations we had before saying "I do" and how they compare to the reality we’re living four years later.

Are you single and dreaming of marriage? Dating and hoping to get married someday? Newly married and figuring things out? Or maybe you’ve been married for years and can relate to the surprises along the way? No matter where you are in your journey, this conversation is for you!

Join us as we share our real, unfiltered experiences, the lessons we've learned, and the surprises we never saw coming. We also invite you to be part of our community—let’s grow, learn, and navigate marriage together!

Timestamps:
0:00 Marriage shock highlights
01:37 Intro
03:31 The reality in Marriage
05:16 Our marriage story
06:50 Expectations in Marriage EL
08:44 Expectations in Marriage Nic
10:12 Marriage reality
19:20 Unexpected requests by wives
23:21 Put in the work early
24:28 Attraction to the opposite sex
33:58 Fighting in Marriage
38:18 Advice for Anyone Preparing for Marriage
43:40 Ending
44:48 secret links in description


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Hey there, and welcome to the Intro episode of The Newly Married Podcast! We’re EL AND NIC, and we’re so excited to have you here as we kick off this journey of love, laughter, and real-life lessons in marriage. If you are newlyweds, an engaged couple, or a couple planning to marry, who are looking for marriage advice, listen to marriage podcasts, looking for marriage tips, love and relationships talks, you’re in the right place!

In this episode, we’re introducing ourselves and sharing why we started this podcast. Whether you’re newly married or preparing for marriage, we’re here to talk about the real and raw experiences that come with building a life together. We’ll cover expectations vs. reality, communication, intimacy, finances, trust etc and all the things that make marriage both beautiful and challenging.

💍 Join the Community!
We’re not just a podcast—we’re building a community of couples and individuals who want to grow together! You can sign up using the link below to:
✅ Connect with other likeminded couples on the same journey and committed to strengthening their relationships.
✅ Receive our monthly challenges/activities designed to strengthen your relationship
✅ Take our quick survey to help shape future episodes
✅ Ask questions and contribute to discussions about marriage with us!

🔗 Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/2842c8e3eeca/join-the-newly-married-podcast-community

Take the survey: https://us9.list-manage.com/survey?u=d9f61bc3f6cca3cfccd076aca&id=ac4347909a

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We can’t wait to hear from you! Drop a comment, subscribe, and let us know what topics you’d love us to cover. Let’s grow together and make marriage an adventure worth celebrating! 💕

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