Site Areas
Wedding Centre
Health Club
Marriage Clinic
Chapel
University
Citizen's Centre
Coffee Shop
Admin Centre

Contents
Articles
Books
CDs / Videos
Tips
Services

Resources
Forums
Membership
Contact Us
Site map
Link to Us

Search

Free Tell A Friend from Bravenet


In association with:

Marriage books and much more from Amazon.co.uk

Celebrate your marriage with flowers!

Set up your Wedding Registry!

Marriage and divorce advice from justask.org.uk

Take our Demographic survey

Family Friendly Site

   Home  > Tips

Kate's Tip of the Week

Expectations

I was so looking forward to our holiday, the chance to lounge on the beach and soak up the sun. It all started to go wrong on the first day. He was restless, grumbling about this and that - by the end of the day I was fed up and my dreams lay in tatters around my feet. As we sat over our coffee after a rather silent meal, he said; "I hate sitting around on holiday. There's so much to see around here, why don't we hire a car tomorrow and go exploring?"

"But I came to relax on the beach," I exclaimed in horror. "I didn't realise you hated the beach so much."

How easy it is to assume we know each other so well and yet still have things to learn. Most of us find out sooner or later the different expectations we have for a holiday, but are we in the habit of sharing expectations at other times, or do we expect our partner to read our mind?

When he comes in from work tired and hungry and she is waiting eagerly to tell him about her day. He expects some space to unwind, she expects a listening and attentive ear. Both are dissatisfied and the atmosphere is tinged with chill. They blame each other for being unreasonable - if only they would share their hopes.

Do you talk about your expectations? About the annual holiday? About what you want to do at the weekend? About how you will spend the money coming in? About your love making? About growing old together?

What are you expecting from your partner today? Do they know?

Tip by Kate

Related Topics


Bookmark and Share
Printer Friendly
More From Kate

More Tips
- What is a healthy marriage??
- Marriage can save you money!
- Make a will
- Prenuptial Agreements

Hot Picks
- 6th National Relationship Education Conference
-
- Take the Couple Check-up!
- Marriage first aid
-
- Marriage help for friends
- Deepen your love & marriage

Discuss
- Marriage news from around the world
- Coffee Shop Chat - have some fun!!
- Marriage Problems - ask for help!
- Visit the Index


 2-in-2-1 Today
Take our Couple Checkup - put your relationship on strong foundations by checking out the strengths and growth areas!
Difficulties communicating? - 55 cards to improve your couple communication
What people say about 2-in-2-1 - we thrive on your feedback!
Couples Wanted!! - for TV and press enquiries - tell your story!
Cyber sex and Internet addiction - is the internet threatening your marriage??

Top

Copyright ©1999-2024 2-in-2-1 Limited. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Privacy Statement