Want to hear the reason his first marriage didn't work out? He bought a house, had a successful job, and thought this is what she wanted. But, it didn't work. Hmmm...
Michael was lost, confused, and going in the wrong direction.
HIs story is similar to a lot of men. Listen in as Michael tells his story and how he turned it all around and finally found "success" in his 2nd marriage.
We also cover the 5 myths, or illusions, of manhood.
If you need a hit of positivity in the midst of challenge, listen to this one.
SHOWNOTES
(3:26) Introduction Michael Taylor
(8:24) How being emotionally unavailable messed with his first marriage
(13:55) The five illusions of manhood
(16:54) How to handle conflict in marriage
(22:35) Support and intimacy with other men
(28:45) Therapy and help from men of different races
(34:34) Optimism about racial issues
In this episode I interview a new friend Brandon Alexander and spontaneously it turned into a pretty intimate conversation about boyhood, manhood, sports and dance, fears, family, love, and connection. I think you'll dig it.
- (2:40) Introduction Brandon Alexander
- (12:00) Indoctrination of mancode is the same in all races
- (17:00) Men in the dancing scene
- (21:00) Lessons learned from not dealing with your fears and frustrations
- (29:10) About the fear of rejection
- (32:50) Choosing between stability / security and Passion / vulnerability
- (41:35) About male intimacy
In this episode, you'll find out "The top 5 things men want from women in a relationship."
And, the #1 answer, and clear leader by far, may surprise you. No... it's not sex.
Listen in to hear what men—who are willing to share their vulnerability—are saying they really want in a relationship. Ellen and I dig into what these brave men are bringing to the relationship conversation and consider what their responses point to.
I also mention in the Podcast, Ellen and I are looking into mentoring a couples mastermind. We want to work directly with a group of couples who are serious about taking their relationships to the next level of fulfillment.
If you're interested, lets us know! Send us an email at info@relationshipschool.com with the subject line "Yes, I'm interested in the upcoming Couples Mastermind with Jayson & Ellen!"
Shownotes:
-4:40 What surveyed men said they want from women
-9:05 Acceptance
-15:30 Support
-17:35 Communication
-20:30 Presence
-26:05 Honesty
This podcast comes from a blog post I wrote for Elephant Journal where I polled over 200 women on my social media channels wit this question:
Hetero-women: What are you wanting from us men in the context of an intimate, monogamous partnership?
Over 200 women responded. I got emotional reading them. So, guys, listen up and take notes.
Soon, we’ll cover what men are saying they want in a partnership.
SHOWNOTES
(2:10) Top 6 things women want from men
(3:56) Willingness
(5:10) Emotionally availability
(7:22) Presence
(9:52) Honesty
(11:18)Safety
(12:20) Self-awareness
(14:47) Action Step