BYHM124 | How Playing the Mom Role in Your Marriage Is Hurting Your Husband

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In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a common struggle for many wives—feeling like you have to mother your husband by constantly reminding him of things, organizing his schedule, and being the one to keep everything on track. 

While it might feel like you're helping, this “mom role” can actually create disconnection in your marriage. Instead of feeling like teammates, you might end up feeling resentful, and your husband may feel like he’s not being trusted or respected.

We’ll break down why this dynamic happens, how it affects your relationship, and most importantly, how you can stop playing the mom role and start building a deeper connection with your husband.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• Why wives fall into the “mom role” and how to break free from it.
• How to establish healthier boundaries so you’re not carrying all the mental load.
• Practical strategies to stop the cycle of nagging and start communicating with respect and love.
• The importance of letting your husband step up and take responsibility without micromanaging.
• Biblical insights on how to create a partnership where both of you feel valued and appreciated.

If you’ve been feeling tired of being the one who has to remember everything or constantly remind your husband, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Letting go of control doesn’t mean things will fall apart; it creates space for a true partnership.
• Shifting from a mothering role to a wife role requires trust, clear communication, and letting go of perfection.
• Biblical principles on being a helpmate—not a mom—are essential for building a fulfilling, equal partnership.

Bible Verse Reference: "Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord." — Ephesians 5:22.

This verse encourages a relationship based on love and mutual respect, not control or micromanagement.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Happier Marriage by Design Bootcamp—learn how to create lasting change in your marriage by integrating Biblical principles.

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