BYHM156 | Why Some Wives Want to Leave—Even When Nothing’s ‘Wrong’

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She has a good man.
Three beautiful kids.
A home, a stable life… even a planned vow renewal trip.

So why is she emotionally preparing for divorce?

In this eye-opening episode, Kingsley Grant—Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Christian Relationship Coach, and author of The Joyful Wife—dives into the unseen emotional and spiritual disconnect many wives feel in seemingly “good” marriages.

Using raw insights from a trending video clip, we uncover the hidden identity struggles, unmet expectations, and emotional discontent that quietly pull Christian wives away from their marriages—even when nothing is obviously “wrong.”

🎧 What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• Why emotional emptiness doesn’t always mean your husband is the problem
• The real reason some wives want to leave — even when they still love their husbands
• What Philippians 4:11 teaches us about learning contentment in marriage
• A surprising identity crisis at the heart of many “good” relationships
• Why expectations, not actions, may be feeding your frustration
• What to do before emotional disconnect becomes divorce talk

💡 “It’s like pouring clean water into a cracked cup—no matter how much he gives, it never fills you.”

📖 Bible Verses Mentioned:

• Philippians 4:11 — “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”
• Psalm 127:1 — “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”

💬 3 Big Takeaways:

1. Unspoken expectations can create silent resentment, even when your husband is doing his best.
2. Your identity must be found in Christ, not your marriage—or your emotions will always feel unstable.
3. Contentment is learned, and without it, no relationship will ever feel like enough.

💝 Resources Mentioned:

✨ RECONNECT: A Quick Guide for Wives Who Feel Like They’re Doing It All — FREE instant download when you join the waitlist
📘 The Joyful Wife (Book) – 7 Connection Skills to Better Understand Your Husband, Rekindle Love & Deepen Intimacy
🎓 The Joyful Marriage Quest – A 6-week coaching journey for Christian wives of entrepreneurial husbands

🎥 Watch the Full YouTube Breakdown:

👉 kingsleygrant.com/youtube

🙋‍♀️ Connect With Kingsley:

• Website: buildyourhappiermarriage.com
• Instagram: @kingsleygrant
• Facebook: @buildyourhappiermarriage

You are one connection skill away from transforming your marriage.
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