Episode #1089

We're revisiting this conversation because it keeps coming up. A lot of men struggle with how to ask for what they want in their relationship without feeling weak or sounding needy. The truth is, it's not about the words you use. It's about how you show up when you say them.

In this episode, Doug and Chris break down why hesitation kills trust, how your energy shifts the way your wife hears you, and what to do when you're afraid of her reaction. They walk through a simple way to speak clearly, ask directly, and stay grounded even if she pushes back.

You'll also hear what most men get wrong when they try to "get it right," and how to stop putting pressure on her to fix what you haven't owned yet.

If you've been biting your tongue, playing it safe, or hoping she'll read your mind, this is your reminder to lead the conversation.

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Episode #1088

This is one of those episodes we had to bring back. It's a real conversation about what happens when men quietly settle for less in their marriage, their health, or their life in general. Doug and Chris revisit the hard truth: when you stop taking action, you're not pausing, you're choosing. And that choice has consequences.

They talk about the trap of tolerating a "not that bad" marriage, the fear that keeps men from speaking up, and how easy it is to lose yourself trying to keep the peace. Doug shares what he's seen happen when guys finally stop hiding, start leading, and take a real step forward. Chris opens up about how hard it was for him to speak his truth and what shifted when he finally did.

You'll also hear why your wife may not be checked out from the relationship she may just be tired of waiting for you to show up. The good news? It's not too late to change that. But you've got to stop sitting on the fence.

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Episode #1087

If you keep waiting for the "right moment" to fix your marriage, you're already making a choice and not the one you want. In this episode, Doug and Chris break down what it really looks like to stop spinning your wheels and start leading your relationship. They talk about why indecision kills intimacy, how hesitation builds resentment, and how taking real action imperfect or not is what actually starts to shift things.

You'll learn how to evaluate where you're at across what they call the Five Territories: self, health, wealth, relationships, and business. You'll also hear how inaction shows up as victimhood and why it's the fastest way to lose connection with your wife, your kids, and yourself.

Doug shares what it means to be the decisive leader in your home, even when you're not sure of the next step. Chris talks about why your wife might not support you at first, and how to rebuild her trust not with talk, but with consistent action. They get into real stories from their coaching experience, with examples of men turning things around by finally stepping off the fence.

If your relationship feels stuck, if your energy is off, or if you've been consuming advice but not actually doing anything with it this is the conversation you need to hear.

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