We can't go into marriage half blind. The ways we've been raised or taught to speak or respond to difficulty will show up. And instead of being blind or surprised by them, it's important to prepare for them. This helps alleviate some of the shame and fear and negative emotions that come with difficulties in marriage. And through this openness you're able to find togetherness in the difficult times.

Just because you've been taught a certain pattern or way of coping with difficulty, doesn't mean you're bound to repeat it. But it is sometimes best to deal with it head on so you're prepared to tackle it, as a couple.

In this week’s episode, Dr. Greg gets personal on the podcast! His wife Barbra joins him to discuss some of the difficulties they grappled with as they entered marriage, highlighting the need for awareness of how our own family of origin issues can impact our vocations. Checkout the full episode at beinghuman.catholicpsych.com or in your favorite podcast app!

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