About this episode

Shawn and Andrew discuss the unexpected challenges of marriage and the lessons learned along the way.

In this episode, we have an honest conversation about some of the parts of marriage we weren’t prepared for. The things that have challenged us, the ways we’ve had to grow individually and together, and the lessons we’re still learning along the way. We love our marriage, but that doesn’t mean every season has been easy- and there are definitely things we understand now that we couldn’t have understood when we first got married. This is a vulnerable one about expectations, communication, conflict, changing as people, and what it actually looks like to keep choosing each other through it all. Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ➡ Shop Everyday Cotton and all of Shawn’s favorite bras and underwear at www.https://SKIMS.com. After you place your order, let them know we sent you. Select “podcast” in the survey, then choose “Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew” from the dropdown. ➡ For a limited time, Home Chef is offering our listeners 50% off and free shipping on your first box, plus free dessert for life. Go to www.https://HomeChef.com/EASTFAM. ➡ Find egglife wraps chillin’ in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit www.https://egglifefoods.com to find a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shawn Johnson, Andrew East

Topics covered

• marriage challenges
• communication
• personal growth
• expectations
• conflict resolution
• vulnerability

Keywords

• marriage
• challenges
• communication
• growth
• expectations
• conflict
• vulnerability

Sponsors

SKIMS, Home Chef, GoMinno

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart

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