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Why Your Wife Is Controlling and Highly Critical (and How to Break the Cycle)

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1. Find us on instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/aston_simmonds OR https://www.instagram.com/adam__simmonds)
2. DM the word MARRIAGE, and we’ll send you all the details

Control and criticism aren’t about tearing you down. They’re about protecting what feels unsafe inside.
In this episode we reveal the truth about control and criticism:
Why criticism is actually a cry for safety and certainty
What’s really underneath the controlling patterns — fear, overwhelm, and not feeling supported
The shift that transforms control into connection and teamwork
“Control isn’t proof she doesn’t love you. It’s proof she doesn’t feel safe to let go. When you respond with leadership and reassurance instead of resistance, the whole dynamic changes.”
If you have ever thought:
Why is she always on my case?
No matter what I do, it’s never good enough
I feel like I can’t win in this relationship
This episode will help you see criticism differently and give you the steps to break the cycle and rebuild trust.
Save this for the next time you feel attacked.
Send it to a friend who feels stuck in the criticism-control loop.
Full episode: “Why Your Wife Is Controlling and Highly Critical (and How to Break the Cycle)” is live now. Link in bio.
#marriagetips #marriagepodcast #relationshipgrowth #marriagerecovery #marriagetalk #healingjourney #relationshipstruggles #viralreel #podcastclip #truthbomb #realtalk #workingonus #loveafterpain

Work With Us
Ready to rebuild love, trust, and intimacy in your marriage? Join us at one of our next retreats or online events here: https://savemymarriageschool.com/events/

Free Resources:

Download our free 5 Minute Coffee Check In: https://recreateyourrelationship.com/coffee-check-in

Listen to all episodes on Audio:

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/save-my-marriage-podcast/id1596639860

Watch all episodes on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@astonsimmonds

Support the Show
If this episode helped you, please take 30 seconds to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps other couples find this support too: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/save-my-marriage-podcast/id1596639860

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Manage episode 509135762 series 3009193
Content provided by Aston and Adam Simmonds and Adam Simmonds. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Aston and Adam Simmonds and Adam Simmonds or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

To find out about working together:
1. Find us on instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/aston_simmonds OR https://www.instagram.com/adam__simmonds)
2. DM the word MARRIAGE, and we’ll send you all the details

Control and criticism aren’t about tearing you down. They’re about protecting what feels unsafe inside.
In this episode we reveal the truth about control and criticism:
Why criticism is actually a cry for safety and certainty
What’s really underneath the controlling patterns — fear, overwhelm, and not feeling supported
The shift that transforms control into connection and teamwork
“Control isn’t proof she doesn’t love you. It’s proof she doesn’t feel safe to let go. When you respond with leadership and reassurance instead of resistance, the whole dynamic changes.”
If you have ever thought:
Why is she always on my case?
No matter what I do, it’s never good enough
I feel like I can’t win in this relationship
This episode will help you see criticism differently and give you the steps to break the cycle and rebuild trust.
Save this for the next time you feel attacked.
Send it to a friend who feels stuck in the criticism-control loop.
Full episode: “Why Your Wife Is Controlling and Highly Critical (and How to Break the Cycle)” is live now. Link in bio.
#marriagetips #marriagepodcast #relationshipgrowth #marriagerecovery #marriagetalk #healingjourney #relationshipstruggles #viralreel #podcastclip #truthbomb #realtalk #workingonus #loveafterpain

Work With Us
Ready to rebuild love, trust, and intimacy in your marriage? Join us at one of our next retreats or online events here: https://savemymarriageschool.com/events/

Free Resources:

Download our free 5 Minute Coffee Check In: https://recreateyourrelationship.com/coffee-check-in

Listen to all episodes on Audio:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lo7rjkwnJADthIAgDO6wn?si=3821f82764534c68

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/save-my-marriage-podcast/id1596639860

Watch all episodes on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@astonsimmonds

Support the Show
If this episode helped you, please take 30 seconds to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps other couples find this support too: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/save-my-marriage-podcast/id1596639860

  continue reading

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