Key Insights
Why does the wife struggle with respecting her husband?
She feels he lacks a strong work ethic and has repeatedly failed to achieve his goals.
What does the wife feel her husband lacks?
A strong work ethic and consistent effort in achieving his goals.
Why does the wife feel she has to be the responsible one in the relationship?
She feels she has always been responsible for everyone around her and has a picture of what a wife should do.
What does the wife need to clarify for herself?
What she wants and needs in her marriage and home life.
Why does the wife feel competitive with her husband?
Her success at work sometimes feels like a competition with him, causing tension.
What does the wife need to do to help her husband?
Tell him the truth about her feelings and help him understand her needs and expectations.
Why does the sister's social behavior concern Catherine?
Her sister lacks social awareness, interrupts, and talks excessively, making social interactions difficult.
What does Catherine need to consider when approaching her sister about her behavior?
The potential for the conversation to damage their relationship and her sister's history of addiction.
Why does Jewel struggle with being habitually late?
She feels overwhelmed by responsibilities and lacks intentionality in managing her time.
What does Jewel need to change in her language to overcome lateness?
Shift from 'I can't' to 'I can' and focus on intentionality and self-care.
Chapters
- Husband struggled with mechanical engineering and dropped out, leading to a series of unsatisfying jobs.
- Wife feels she has been dishonest by not expressing her feelings of lack of respect earlier.
- Both need to redefine their roles and expectations to build a more respectful and supportive relationship.
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