What if the real reason men struggle in relationships has nothing to do with love and everything to do with emotion? In this episode, Emilia and Alan break down the hidden forces that keep men guarded, silent, and disconnected from their own feelings. You’ll hear why women often carry the emotional load, how empathy can backfire, and why emotional safety, not strength, creates real intimacy. This isn’t about blame. It’s about truth, awareness, and the kind of growth that rewrites what it mean...
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What if the real reason men struggle in relationships has nothing to do with love and everything to do with emotion? In this episode, Emilia and Alan break down the hidden forces that keep men guarded, silent, and disconnected from their own feelings. You’ll hear why women often carry the emotional load, how empathy can backfire, and why emotional safety, not strength, creates real intimacy. This isn’t about blame. It’s about truth, awareness, and the kind of growth that rewrites what it mean...
#178 - Squashing Unrealistic Expectations in Your Relationship
The Conscious Couples Podcast
39 minutes
4 months ago
#178 - Squashing Unrealistic Expectations in Your Relationship
Think your relationship struggles might be rooted in unspoken expectations? In today’s honest and deeply practical episode, Emilia and Alan reveal the unconscious beliefs that quietly sabotage connection. Like expecting your partner to “just know,” assuming passion will never fade, or believing they should meet all your needs. Through real stories and coaching insights, they help you spot and squash these hidden assumptions before they create distance. Whether you are preparing for marriage, ...
The Conscious Couples Podcast
What if the real reason men struggle in relationships has nothing to do with love and everything to do with emotion? In this episode, Emilia and Alan break down the hidden forces that keep men guarded, silent, and disconnected from their own feelings. You’ll hear why women often carry the emotional load, how empathy can backfire, and why emotional safety, not strength, creates real intimacy. This isn’t about blame. It’s about truth, awareness, and the kind of growth that rewrites what it mean...
