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Ep 166 When Your Heart Grieves Before Anything Happens Understanding Anticipatory Grief in Marriag

Have you ever felt fear, heaviness, or sadness long before anything “bad” actually happened? There’s nothing wrong with and you’re not dramatic. But you may be experiencing anticipatory grief, and it impacts marriages far more than couples realize. In this episode, Chris & Jamie unpack why your heart sometimes grieves before life changes… and how this hidden emotional process can affect connection, communication, and even conflict inside the marriage. This is one of the most tender, eye-opening conversations you’ll hear. Whether you’re caring for aging parents, walking through health concerns, navigating infertility, or simply sensing that something in your life or marriage is shifting. What You’ll Learn in This Episode 1. What Anticipatory Grief Actually Is and how it shows up 2. Expected Causes of Anticipatory Grief in Marriage 3. Unexpected Causes Couples Don’t Realize Are Grief 4. How Anticipatory Grief Shows Up Between Spouses Many couples think they have a marriage problem —when really, they have a grief problem. Signs include: Irritability Anxiety Emotional shutdown Clinging or control Avoidance Misreading each other’s responses We share how this creates friction, especially when men & women process anticipatory grief differently. 5. The Transformational Question: “What am I anticipating?” A grounding tool to help couples move from fear to clarity and compassion. This question helps you uncover: The loss you're imagining What part of your heart feels threatened How your love is showing up as fear Grief becomes a doorway to deeper connection when it’s named. 6. Reframing Grief as a Couple: Turning Toward Instead of Away We teach couples how to ask: “Are we fighting because of grief, not each other?” “Are we withdrawing because something scares us?” And how to say: “I’m scared of losing ___.” “I’m grieving how things are changing.” “I need you with me in this.” 7. What Couples Can Actually Do with Anticipatory Grief Practical tools you can use today: 8. A Biblical Perspective on Anticipatory Grief We explore comfort and grounding through Scripture: Psalm 34:18 Matthew 6:34 Romans 8:38–39 1 Peter 5:7 God meets us not only in the losses we face but also in the ones we fear. ⭐ CTA If this episode helped open your eyes or gave language to something you’ve been feeling, we’d be SO grateful if you’d leave a review.Click the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and share how this podcast is helping your marriage.And make sure to follow so you don’t miss next week’s episode! __________ At Expedition Marriage, our mission is simple — to help couples build healthy, Christ-centered marriages that reflect God’s design and bring Him glory. As professional Christian Counselors and Marriage Coaches, we’re passionate about equipping husbands and wives with the biblical truth, practical tools, and encouragement they need to thrive, not just survive in marriage. Through our weekly podcast, online courses, marriage counseling and coaching, and our Newlywed Couples Devotional, we walk alongside couples who want to: *Strengthen connection and communication *Restore hope in hurting seasons *Grow together to become more like Christ *Learn to love one another the way Jesus loves us Whether you’re newly married or decades in, we’re here to remind you that marriage is a sacred journey. One meant to be enjoyed and continually refined by God’s grace. Need help for your marriage? Reach out to us to learn more about our counseling and coaching options at https://expeditionmarriage.org/marriage Want to Join our 30 Day Praying for your Spouse Challenge? Wives- Pray for your husbands https://expeditionmarriage.org/30-day... Husbands- Pray for your wives https://expeditionmarriage.org/30-day... *Disclaimer: The information discussed here is meant for entertainment purposes and is not meant to replace counseling or working with a trained healthcare professional.