What Did You Expect? (Redesign) by Paul David Tripp Summary
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Unrealistic expectations destroying your marriage? Christian counselor Paul David Tripp's acclaimed guide offers six transformative commitments that have revolutionized countless relationships. Discover why marriage experts call this the essential blueprint for building a grace-filled partnership that thrives through life's inevitable challenges.
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When the Fairy Tale Fades
Picture a couple fifteen years into marriage, sitting across from each other at dinner in complete silence. Not the comfortable silence of deep connection, but the heavy quiet of two people who've run out of things to say. This is Mary and Sam's reality - and it's far more common than most newlyweds would ever imagine. What happened to the butterflies, the late-night conversations, the feeling that you'd found your soulmate? Here's the uncomfortable truth: the gap between what we expect from marriage and what we actually experience isn't the exception - it's the rule. We enter marriage with hearts full of romance and heads full of dreams, only to discover we've signed up for something far more challenging and, paradoxically, far more meaningful than we ever anticipated. The problem isn't that marriage is broken; it's that our expectations were unrealistic from the start. Everyone searches for treasure - something valuable enough to make the hard work of marriage worthwhile. Tom has a beautiful family, but constant irritation with his wife has drained all his joy. Cindy lies awake mourning how her once-charming husband has become distant and distracted. These stories reveal an unavoidable reality: every marriage eventually becomes difficult when two imperfect people face life together in a broken world.
The Collision of Two Kingdoms and What We Worship
The Little Moments That Build Everything
Coming Clean, Canceling Debts, and Pulling Weeds
Planting Seeds and Building Trust
The Foundation of Love That Holds Everything Together
When Differences Become Gifts
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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