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I will never give up on creating a successful romantic relationship, but wow can it be challenging.
From verbal communication to emotional connection, to feeling appreciated and understood, to keeping the passion and sexual connection alive…and that’s without even getting into finances, parenting, etc.
Do you get overwhelmed by all of this?
Gathering resources to support my clients to navigate the ups and downs of relational dynamics is something I do ongoingly. And these days I believe we need a no bullshit approach to relationship!
We can’t take it lightly that more than 50% of marriages end in divorce. Whether you’re married (or in a Long term relationship) now, or want to be in one in the future, this does not bode well. We have to start understanding how to keep relationships alive.
Today’s Man Alive podcast conversation was with a man who has been called “the most innovative voice in thinking about and treating men and their relationships, in the world today.” Terry Real is an internationally recognized family therapist who has spent decades working with thousands of individuals, couples and therapists.
In our conversation we covered:
- What it takes to shift resentment into intimacy and connection
- How to navigate a relationship with an aggressive woman you “can’t win” with
- The necessary shift from Self-empowerment to Relational-empowerment
- The One up / One down approach to relating that too often keeps men isolated and unloved
- How the idealized masculine image presented by the patriarchy causes men to suffer
Not only did Terry teach and guide us in this conversation, but he was an example of powerful, open-hearted masculinity. He allowed himself to be vulnerable and was brought to tears by his relationship with his son and his son’s struggles.
Don’t miss this episode if you are in a romantic relationship or want to be in one!
Even men at the top of their game find themselves wanting more from life. Man Alive is the resource for men who want more meaning, a bigger impact, unshakable confidence, a hotter sex life, more money, deeper love, solid friendships or a powerful legacy.
A version of this post was originally posted on ShanaJamesCoaching.com and is republished here with permission from the author.
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