20. Why Modern Men Struggle in Love – And How to Fix It With Kristal DeSantis

11/03/2025 37 min Temporada 1 Episodio 20
20. Why Modern Men Struggle in Love – And How to Fix It With Kristal DeSantis

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In this episode, we dive deep into the changing landscape of modern relationships with Kristal DeSantis, author of Strong: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man. Kristal shares insights from her work as a therapist, discussing the struggles men face in relationships, the evolving roles of masculinity, and the essential skills needed to build a healthy partnership. We explore why many men feel lost in today’s dating world, how women can advocate for their needs without micromanaging, and the core elements that make relationships thrive. Whether you're a man trying to be a better partner or a woman seeking to understand men better, this conversation is packed with actionable insights! Men Are Confused Too – Many high-achieving men feel lost in modern dating. So what do they actually want?Why He Won’t Commit – It’s not always about you—sometimes, he doesn’t trust himself to choose wisely.Micromanaging Kills Attraction – Telling him exactly how to do things might be pushing him away.The Secret to a Strong Man – The best partners master safety, trust, respect, openness, nurturing, and generosity.Does He Feel Safe With You? – Men need emotional security too—learn how to create it without over-giving.Are You Doing His Work for Him? – If you’re the one leading, planning, and fixing—pause. Is he meeting you halfway?Pain Means Growth—But What Kind? – There’s a difference between growing pains and staying in a dead-end relationship.Connect with Kristal DeSantis https://www.austinstrongrbc.com/meet-kristalBuy Kristal’s book, Strong: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man  https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Relationship-Field-Guide-Modern/dp/1959099027/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaamRsZ7-NtsAfj2rZ6CTxyYKpdmKXDY7U7-v1-DZowWi1snW7xDFhL6Czc_aem_l65wMUvcGCIdGVMSoj7RIwReady to become his one and only? Learn more about the "Women Men Adore" program https://relationshipheadquarters.com/womanmenadoreprogramBook a Discovery Call With Bob: https://calendly.com/relationshiphq/15minBob Grant is a professional life coach and clinically Trained Relationship Expert who’s been working with high achieving women since 1997. His relationship expertise has been featured on Digital Romance, Savvy Miss, GalTime, Belief.net, and YourTango.com just to name a few.Relationship Headquarters’ coaching programs help high-achieving women experience the same level of success in their relationships as they do in all other areas of their life.How to connect to Bob Grant :Website - https://relationshipheadquarters.com/Podcast - https://relationshipheadquarters.com/podcast/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BobGrant_Relationshiphq