Most men, once married, know they need to fill their pockets with more than love; they need to do something; to be somebody. He may be so focused and driven that he leaves the family in the dust. On the other hand, his career path may be more of a meandering stroll than a focused climb. Maybe too discouraged or too comfortable with the status quo? Or does it seem that one-too-many opportunities have passed him by?
Multi-award winning marriage author and educator, Ramona Zabriskie and her husband, Dale, explain how most men view their “work” or their quest for “a work” in a way that answers a wife who is baffled and even frightened by her husband’s direction in life.
Throw Me a WifeSaver: “I don’t know what my husband’s quest is because I don’t think he knows, either. That’s a HUGE frustration in our marriage and it’s becoming a big problem. Any advice?”
Listen and learn how a worthy “quest” is defined for a man: a fulfilling dream, a rewarding pursuit that will help him mature into his best, most courageous, most loving self for the sake of the whole family.
Key Points:
- How a man’s work is related to his identity and self-respect
- Myths about achievement and career development
- The weighty considerations in a man’s mind regarding his work choice
- How to be a help in the process without creating stress
- The definition of a “quest”
- The single most important consideration in settling on a direction
- The four attributes of a worthy and effective “quest”
Related episodes:
Episode 8: Do You Believe in Him? How to Show Him and Why You Want To
Episode 9: How to Help Your Man When He’s Unsatisfied at Work
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It’s so freeing to know that I don’t have to worry about the difficulties he’s having finding his quest, and that all I really need to focus on is asking questions and giving little nudges for him to consider. That’s such a relief, knowing how many other things I’m needing to learn!