💞 Stronger Together – Relationship Skills for Lasting Partnerships *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

3.51 – Conflict From Mismatched Expectations: Many conflicts begin not from bad intent but from unspoken expectations. When partners assume the other will behave, react, or prioritize a certain way, disappointment grows quietly until it erupts. Recognizing mismatched expectations means clarifying what each person actually needs and values. It requires slow, honest dialogue about boundaries, roles, and goals. Discussing assumptions before they become resentments protects emotional trust. This awareness transforms “you never” into “I assumed.” When couples realign expectations, fairness and understanding return. Conflict loses power once clarity replaces assumption. Mismatched expectations, when examined kindly, become opportunities to redefine partnership on shared terms.

About this course

Guidance and strategies to help couples build trust, communicate effectively, and strengthen their partnership for long-term success.

This course includes:
  • Communication and conflict resolution practice activities
  • Trust-building and intimacy exercises
  • Partnership goal-setting templates and tools

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