| The phrases, "better relationship" and "men", | | | | etc. In addition, the fear of rejection from their |
| often are not mentioned in the same sentence | | | | partner is always a constant in the back of their |
| without a punch line following them. In addition, | | | | mind, influencing their every action within the |
| men are often stereotyped as being insensitive or | | | | relationship. |
| uncaring when it comes to the needs of their | | | | The biggest trap that men fall into when trying to |
| partner. It has been my experience in coaching | | | | build a better relationship is when they look to |
| men that these stereotypes cannot be further | | | | their partner for validation and approval. This is |
| from the truth. | | | | extremely common, and in doing this they give |
| Men almost always describe the same | | | | away their inner power to their partner and as a |
| experiences that women do in their relationships: | | | | result become resentful and passive-aggressive. |
| feelings of loneliness, low self-esteem, inadequacy, | | | | This, then leads to an ongoing cycle of the man |
| powerlessness, the need for a better relationship, | | | | seeking validation and approval again. |