145. What Women Don’t Get About Men (But Should) w/ Alison Armstrong

00:00 Welcome & Introduction

01:00 Alison Armstrong's Impact on Bryan's Relationship Journey

01:54 Longing for Elder Wisdom

03:39 How Alison’s Journey with Men Began

05:07 Becoming a "Frog Farmer" – Transforming Men

09:44 The Power of Listening and Understanding Men

13:33 The Well of Men's Emotional Responses

14:14 Men and Congruency: Understanding Commitment

17:09 Differences in Male and Female Communication Styles

19:10 The Attention Women Crave from Men

21:52 Safety, Security, and Connection in Relationships

25:46 The Emotional Depth of Men: What It Means to Be “Safe”

29:28 Asking for Connection and Attention in Relationships

31:48 Men Are Like Icebergs: Emotions and Depth Below the Surface

34:12 Women’s Desire for Men to Feel Desired

43:18 The Problem with Labeling in Relationships

47:16 Rethinking Relationships: The Instance of Being Related

54:16 How to Be in the Moment: Being, Listening, and Speaking

58:35 Women's Instinct to Speak for Safety

01:02:26 Alison's Resources and Final Thoughts