Ep 277: Navigating Different Energy Levels in Marriage with David Wittman

In this episode, Renae sits down with her husband David to talk about what happens when you and your partner want totally different things out of a weekend. One of you thrives on staying busy, the other is perfectly content lounging at home—and both of you end up a little resentful. They share how they’ve (imperfectly) navigated these differences, from carving out “me-time” to begrudgingly watching family movie nights, and why compromise, communication, and acceptance matter more than chasing some Instagram-perfect idea of marriage. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t they just do things my way?” —this one’s for you. 00:00 Navigating Different Energies in Relationships 03:01 Understanding Ideal Days and Personal Needs 05:47 The Push-Pull of Compromise 08:45 Communication and Acceptance in Relationships 11:49 The Reality of Resentment and Expectations 14:35 Comparing Relationships and Finding Balance 🔗 Links & Resources: – Get on Renae’s newsletter → Click here – Visit her site → renaesaager.com – Connect on Instagram → @renaesaager – Grab her book → Eat, Drink, Think

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Ep 277: Navigating Different Energy Levels in Marriage with David Wittman is an episode from Ditch The Binge by Renae Saager.

This episode is 21:44 long.

This episode was published on Sep 29, 2025.

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