SC 94 - 7 Behaviors That Kill Your Connection

Are you killing the connection with these 7 behaviors? My guest Bryan Reeves lays out some of the most common connection killers and what to do instead. There's some really good, practical advice in this episode. Dig in and enjoy   Bryan’s relationship story [7:00] The Masculine-Feminine Dance and the ‘pull-push’ cycle [11:00] Freedom vs connection in relationship [12:00] When she says ‘come closer’ and he says ‘back away (and his biggest fear in life) [14:00]   One way to handle a woman’s anger [17:00] Key Relationship Skill: Connection before correction [19:00] The danger of ‘data-gathering,’ and how our partners feel invalidated by it [22:00] Why ‘mansplaining’ doesn’t bring you closer together [24:00] How one-upping your partner’s problems can lead to toxic arguments [25:00] A simple, impactful two-step principle for better connection and less friction [30:00]