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Bridging Connections with Bryan Reeves

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

Feb 13, 2025
01:01:44

"Men often use 'safe' to describe someone they can openly talk to, showing their deep but often hidden need for trust and vulnerability." Alison Armstrong


Today on Bridging Connections:

  • 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


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