# 142. The Marriage Myths Sabotaging Your Relationship (and What to Do Instead) with Monica Tanner

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Published: 2026-02-11T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Have you ever done everything right in your marriage… and still wondered why it feels harder than you expected? In this episode, I’m talking with relationship coach and author Monica Tanner about marriage advice most of us grew up hearing. Advice that sounds loving but can quietly make things harder, especially in the middle of motherhood and busy family life. We talk about why staying up late to “fix it” doesn’t always help, why meeting in the middle can build resentment, and what it looks like to shift toward friendship and curiosity instead of pressure and perfection. This conversation felt grounding and honest. Like a reminder that you’re not broken, your marriage isn’t failing, and there’s more than one right way to do this. If this episode resonated, share it with someone you trust or come back to it when you need it. And if you have a minute, a review helps other moms find the show and feel less alone. Connect with Monica Tanner here: Website: https://www.monicatanner.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/4pyvaxW ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Try the Mommy Tummy Fix App FOR FREE for 7 Days! : https://mommytummyfix.com/ ⭐️ OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🗓️ JOIN OUR FREE 10,000 STEPS A DAY CHALLENGE: https://mommytummyfix.com/10k/ 💥 FREE 14-Day AB Challenge for Moms: https://toneandtighten.ac-page.com/2025-14-day-challenge Follow along with us: YOUTUBE CHANNEL: www.youtube.com/@mommytummyfix INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/mommytummyfix/ FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/mommytummyfix TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@mommytummyfix WEBSITE: tone-and-tighten.com AMAZON STORE: www.amazon.com/shop/toneandtighten This podcast is sponsored by The Mommy Tummy Fix, which is a program put together by a Doctor of Physical Therapy that specializes in postpartum care. This podcast is sponsored by Th…

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