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There’s a reason you were never taught how to talk about your feelings. For most men, emotional suppression isn’t a personality trait—it’s a learned response. From the time we’re boys, the world trains us to be tough, silent, in control. Crying, asking for help, or even admitting that something feels off? Those things are often […]
If you’re a man who’s used to being “the strong one” in your relationship, chances are you carry more than most people realize. Maybe you’re the one who handles the bills, keeps your cool during arguments, or reassures your partner when they feel overwhelmed. You might feel proud of your role—and you should. But let’s
If you’ve ever asked your partner “What’s wrong?” and been met with a dismissive “I’m fine,” you’re not alone. For many women, it can be painful and frustrating to feel shut out—especially when it’s clear that something is bothering the man you love. But behind that silence is often more than just stubbornness or a
Anxiety isn’t always panic attacks and sleepless nights. For many men, it’s a lot more subtle—and a lot easier to overlook. Maybe you find yourself zoning out at work. Maybe your fuse is shorter at home, or you’re constantly double-checking things because you’re worried something will go wrong. You might chalk it up to stress,
Do you often find that during fights, your partner pulls away, leaving you feeling abandoned and unsure of how to fix things? Perhaps they withdraw emotionally, physically, or both, and you’re left sitting in the aftermath—overwhelmed, anxious, and questioning whether your relationship can recover. This pattern, known as relationship withdrawal, can be deeply painful and
When you and your partner fight, do you or you both resort to some low blows? Do you say some nasty things to one another you later regret? Or, does it seem like your partner is punishing you for something you did by withholding affection and sex from you? If any of this feels like
Do you feel the need to let your partner know, in exquisite and completely honest detail, the exact ways you feel s/he disappointed, angered, infuriated you, and so on? Or, perhaps you routinely see your partner inflict this punishment upon you. In either case, you and/your partner are likely engaged in a losing strategy called
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I need to control my partner” to make our relationship work? If so, you’re not alone, but this mindset is often a losing strategy that can damage intimacy and trust. According to a Relational Life-Trained Therapist, trying to manage or control your partner doesn’t just create distance—it can lead
Do you ever find yourself wondering, why my partner and I fight so often? You’re not alone. Many couples struggle to navigate conflict in ways that feel productive and supportive. Whether it’s small disagreements that escalate or recurring arguments that never seem to resolve, the frustration can take a toll on your relationship. As a
Relational Jiu Jitsu is all about sliding underneath the surface of a poorly delivered bid for connection to capture what’s most meaningful in the bid. Rather than fighting fire with fire, this is all about seeing the punches and maneuvering gracefully to the side of them.
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