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July 2, 2025 74 mins

In this episode, Matthew sits down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip (@drmorgancutlip) to explore the real work of modern relationships. Whether you’re dating, married, or somewhere in between, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn how to communicate their needs, set boundaries, and grow closer to their partner without losing themselves in the process.

Topics Covered:

  • What actually changes when you become parents, and how to prepare for it.

  • Why resentment builds when your needs go unspoken.

  • Dr. Cutlip’s “Ultimate Compliment Formula” for deeper emotional connection.

  • How to love someone in the way they need to be loved (even if it doesn’t come naturally).

  • What the “mental load” is and why it’s a hidden relationship-killer.

  • How to talk about imbalance in a relationship without triggering defensiveness.

  • The difference between compromise and losing yourself in a relationship.

  • How to bring up your needs without guilt.

  • What makes someone “relationship ready” in dating.

  • How individualism is quietly undermining commitment culture.

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