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Forget Fairy Tales: The REAL Way to Make Love Last
Manage episode 465887200 series 3012945
Are you buying into the myth that love should just magically work? Forget fairy tales—real, lasting love takes effort, communication, and intention. In this episode, Charles and Dan break down the final chapter of The Man’s Guide to Women and uncover the science-backed secrets to making relationships last.
We dive into:
✅ The essential ingredient for a strong relationship: Trust
✅ Why conflict avoidance is ruining your connection
✅ The biggest myths about love (and how they set you up for failure)
✅ Small, daily habits to affair-proof your relationship
✅ The six-second kiss—does it really work?
🚀 Plus, we explore how relationship science can help men build better, more fulfilling partnerships. Whether you're in a relationship or looking for one, this episode is packed with practical, research-backed strategies to improve intimacy, communication, and connection.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
📖 The Man’s Guide to Women by John Gottman, Julie Gottman, Doug Abrams, & Rachel Carlton Abrams
📖 Dating Essentials for Men by Robert Glover (our next book review!)
📖 Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg | Atomic Habits by James Clear
🔗 More episodes & resources: MindfullyMasculine.com
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#Relationships #Love #Dating #MensPersonalGrowth #MindfullyMasculine
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. The #1 Reason Relationships Fall Apart (00:06:15)
3. Why Unspoken Needs Lead to Resentment (00:10:47)
4. Affair-Proofing Your Relationship: The Six-Second Kiss (00:19:25)
5. Date Nights & Keeping the Spark Alive (00:23:50)
6. Tiny Habits for Relationship Success (00:32:20)
7. How to Bring Up Relationship Improvements Without Triggering Defensiveness (00:43:05)
187 episodes
Forget Fairy Tales: The REAL Way to Make Love Last
Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men
Manage episode 465887200 series 3012945
Are you buying into the myth that love should just magically work? Forget fairy tales—real, lasting love takes effort, communication, and intention. In this episode, Charles and Dan break down the final chapter of The Man’s Guide to Women and uncover the science-backed secrets to making relationships last.
We dive into:
✅ The essential ingredient for a strong relationship: Trust
✅ Why conflict avoidance is ruining your connection
✅ The biggest myths about love (and how they set you up for failure)
✅ Small, daily habits to affair-proof your relationship
✅ The six-second kiss—does it really work?
🚀 Plus, we explore how relationship science can help men build better, more fulfilling partnerships. Whether you're in a relationship or looking for one, this episode is packed with practical, research-backed strategies to improve intimacy, communication, and connection.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
📖 The Man’s Guide to Women by John Gottman, Julie Gottman, Doug Abrams, & Rachel Carlton Abrams
📖 Dating Essentials for Men by Robert Glover (our next book review!)
📖 Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg | Atomic Habits by James Clear
🔗 More episodes & resources: MindfullyMasculine.com
Connect With Us!
🎧 Listen & subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts
📩 Get exclusive insights: Join our newsletter
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @MindfullyMasculine
If you loved this episode, leave us a 5-star review and share it with a friend! 🙌
#Relationships #Love #Dating #MensPersonalGrowth #MindfullyMasculine
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. The #1 Reason Relationships Fall Apart (00:06:15)
3. Why Unspoken Needs Lead to Resentment (00:10:47)
4. Affair-Proofing Your Relationship: The Six-Second Kiss (00:19:25)
5. Date Nights & Keeping the Spark Alive (00:23:50)
6. Tiny Habits for Relationship Success (00:32:20)
7. How to Bring Up Relationship Improvements Without Triggering Defensiveness (00:43:05)
187 episodes
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