What "Crux" Means to Us

If you’ve listened to the last couple of podcast episodes, you may be wondering, what exactly is a “Crux” in this context? How does this relate to my relationship and my interactions with my partner? Cruxes are the obstacles, issues, and stumbling blocks that come up in relationships, usually to do with our emotional perceptions of ourselves and our weaknesses. Some cruxes seem larger or more significant than others, but regardless of size, they are important to recognize and move through as a team in order to preserve the health of the relationship long-term. Listen to hear Ryan and Slade discuss some of the common cruxes faced by men, and how you can begin to tackle them. SHOW NOTES: 00:00 – The Crux is the Heart of the matter 01:30 – Defining the essential themes of relationship issues 02:28 – Common cruxes for men: Feeling “enough” 05:21 – Am I lovable? Do I belong? 06:33 – Changing behavior is difficult if you’re not in conversation around the causes 07:15 – Hear Ryan share about his own primary crux 10:47 – Hear Slade also share his personal experience 14:07 – Dance with the one that brung you 15:31 – Rinse and repeat: Practices you can do at home 18:30 – Tracking your progress through community