Episode 7: Fact or Fiction - Debating Conventional Marriage Advice

Marriage advice gets repeated like gospel: never go to bed angry, work on your marriage every day, honesty is the best policy. In this episode of Majorly Married, Michael and Eden test each rule with real talk, lived examples, and practical tools so you can decide what actually strengthens your relationship.

We dig into late night conflict and the “never go to bed angry” mantra. You will hear how a well timed pause, restful sleep, and a clear plan to revisit the conversation can reduce tension without turning a pause into avoidance. The discussion also covers misunderstandings that snowball overnight and how to set expectations about when to continue a hard conversation.

Next we reframe “work on your marriage every day.” Daily grind language can create guilt and pressure. The hosts explain how healthy rhythms, habit building, and season based effort often serve better than constant hustle. You will learn when to increase effort during new baby life, stressful work weeks, or repairs after a rupture, and when to let good habits carry the load.

Finally, “honesty is the best policy” gets a careful look. The episode differentiates between radical honesty that wounds and kind honesty that honors your spouse and your vows. Timing, tone, and intent matter. The goal is truth that builds trust, not words that become weapons. There is also guidance on verbal processors and internal processors so both partners feel seen and safe.

If you are searching for marriage advice that is practical and compassionate, this conversation delivers conflict resolution tips, communication scripts, and mindset shifts you can use today. Majorly Married exists to help couples feel more secure and less alone by sharing honest conversations that you can try on, keep, or challenge, then bring back to your own relationship for growth.