278: Boundaries in Marriage Not Working? Do This Instead!

Everybody knows you have to set boundaries with your husband so he won’t walk all over you. But what if boundaries aren’t actually working? What if they’re making things worse? That’s what happened at my house. I laid down the law, demanded change, and made my expectations clear. And you know what happened? Distance. Defensiveness. Zero improvement. Then I discovered three cheat phrases that work way better than boundaries ever did to get the kind of response I really wanted, more connection, tenderness, and more help around the house. Now, I don’t even think about setting boundaries—because I don’t need to! In this episode, I’ll share: 💡 Why my boundaries were backfiring and creating more disconnection 💡 The 3 magic phrases that inspired my husband to be more affectionate, helpful, and thoughtful 💡 How you can use these cheat phrases starting today to get a better response Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap Here’s what you’ll get: 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage. The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!). A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve. Don’t wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away. Get started now: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

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