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June 13, 2023 43 mins

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

  • Avoid a checklist-like approach when observing a man's emotional availability. 
  • Consider these questions as a loose guideline, rather than a mission to interview or interrogate the man. 
  • Men sometimes need a little longer to think and process, so allow time for reflection when asking deeper questions.
  • You can also tell by the quality of the answer if he's processing or deflecting. 
  • When you share something vulnerable on your end, does he show empathy, and is he listening, or does he seem to brush off your emotions? 
  • Consider using "think" instead of "feel" when discussing emotions with men.
  • Inquire what he learned from past relationships, but respect if he doesn't want to go into full detail.  
  • Shared core values and principles are important for a successful relationship. 
  • If money wasn't a factor, what would be his dream job? Explore what he says; it can tell a lot about his values, goals, and dreams. 
  • Benjamin shares why a guy would most likely love to be asked about a film that deeply affected him. 

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Quotes: 

  •  "It's better to ask a man what he thinks about something rather than how he feels about it." - Lisa
  • "Especially when you're asking a man deeper questions, you have to pause and give a man an opportunity to think." - Lisa  
  • "We wouldn't have had the marriage we have had for these 20+ years if we hadn't had these difficult relationships. We learned from them, and we grew from them." - Benjamin 
  • "For two people to have a successful relationship, they need to share their core values and core principles." - Benjamin

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