{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Men Are Taught Vs What Marriage Needs Them to Learn: Episode 442","description":"Many men enter marriage doing exactly what they\u2019ve been conditioned to do their entire lives. They show up with a certain mindset about what it means to contribute, support, and lead in a family. And while those instincts come from a good place, they don\u2019t always translate into what actually creates closeness, emotional safety, and a strong partnership. This is where a lot of couples get stuck. One partner feels like they\u2019re giving a lot, while the other still feels something is missing. In this episode, we unpack the gap between what men are taught to bring into a relationship and what marriage truly needs from them to feel connected and fulfilling. When this gap goes unrecognized, it can lead to frustration, miscommunication, and feeling like you\u2019re not on the same team. But once you see it clearly, it opens the door for a completely different level of understanding, connection, and respect. \u2764\ufe0f If you want simple, daily ways to strengthen your connection and bring more emotional and physical closeness into your marriage, join the 30-Day \u201cBest of Us\u201d Couples Challenge. It\u2019s designed to help you show up for each other in ways that truly land. Join now at mycoupleschallenge.com\/best. ","author_name":"EmPowered Couples with The Freemans","author_url":"https:\/\/www.meetthefreemans.com\/links","html":"