
Why 50/50 Marriages Always Fail
I Wish You Knew
What Women Bring When Men Lead
Quentin lists ways his wife contributes—nurturing, perspective, belief—and how leadership activated those roles.
Why do so many marriages fail even when both partners try to keep things 50/50? This episode breaks down why that model creates tension and what actually makes a marriage strong.
Topics Covered:
👉 Why 50/50 marriages create resentment for both men and women
👉 The difference between leading your wife vs. leading the marriage
👉 Why most men want to lead but were never taught how in marriage
👉 How responsibility—not feelings—is the foundation of masculine love
👉 The CEO model of marriage and why it outperforms equality-based roles
👉 How lack of leadership drains intimacy, connection, and desire in marriage
👉 Why waiting for your partner to “do their part” weakens a marriage
👉 How safety, trust, and attraction grow when a man takes ownership of the marriage
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