Nadia Sawalha & Mark Adderley

How To Stay Married (So Far)

Nadia Sawalha & Mark Adderley

  • 24: I Don't Want to Be Your Wife Anymore!

24: I Don't Want to Be Your Wife Anymore!

Thursday 4th October 2018

Nadia Sawalha questions her role as a wife, sparking a deep dive into marital roles and communication with Mark Adderley in 'How To Stay Married (So Far)'.
26 minutes
Thought-provoking
Raw
Engaging
Entertaining
Authentic

About this podcast

How To Stay Married (So Far)
Author:
Nadia Sawalha & Mark Adderley
Overview:
Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Relationships & Community
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Nadia's Surprising Request: Redefining Roles in Marriage

I now feel like I'm on the edge of an airplane, about to throw myself out or be pushed out. I don't want to call you my husband anymore. I want you to call me your girlfriend...I now want to retract my offer of being your girlfriend, because you don't deserve me as your girlfriend.
Ever thought about the labels we use in marriage? In this eye-opening episode of 'How To Stay Married (So Far)', Nadia Sawalha throws a curveball at her husband, Mark Adderley, by expressing her discomfort with being called his wife. This isn't just a quirky request; it's a dive into the deeper layers of marital roles and expectations. Nadia and Mark take listeners through their candid conversation about how shared responsibilities and everyday pressures can shape a relationship.
They talk openly about their efforts to breathe new life into their marriage, touching on the challenges they face as partners and parents. The episode highlights the crucial role of communication, with Nadia emphasizing that understanding each other is more important than trying to change one another. It's a raw, engaging, and sometimes humorous look at the realities of married life, offering valuable insights into how couples can navigate the complexities of their relationships.
Whether you're married or just curious about the dynamics of long-term partnerships, this episode promises to be both enlightening and relatable.