))
10 Nice Guy Trap: How to Keep Your Identity While Dating
Manage episode 491865489 series 3663852
A tartalmat a Timothy Wienecke, MA, LPC, LAC, Timothy Wienecke, MA, LPC, and LAC biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Timothy Wienecke, MA, LPC, LAC, Timothy Wienecke, MA, LPC, and LAC vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.
In this episode, couples therapist LaTrease Nwunye breaks down why “sacrifice” often breeds resentment and how reframing it as a conscious choice can transform your relationship.
Full show notes and book list: https://empoweredchangece.com/staff/episode-10
We dive into the hidden costs of the nice guy mindset, why leadership isn’t about control, and practical ways men can communicate needs without guilt. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re giving everything and getting nothing back, this conversation will give you tools to change that dynamic today.
🔔 Subscribe to the American Masculinity Podcast for honest conversations, expert insights, and tools to help men become the men they want to be.
Shop local bookshops with bookshop.orgBookshop.org is a non-profit that helps local bookstores deliver books directly to you by mail.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
The American Masculinity Podcast™ is hosted by Timothy Wienecke — licensed psychotherapist, Air Force veteran, and men’s advocate.
Real conversations about masculinity, mental health, growth, and how men can show up better — as partners, leaders, and friends.
We focus on grounded tools, not yelling or clichés. If you have questions or want a tool for something you're wrestling with, leave a comment or send a message — your feedback shapes what we build next.
Note: While this doesn’t replace therapy, it might help you notice something worth exploring.
Fejezetek
1. Introduction – The Nice Guy Problem (00:00:00)
2. Why “Sacrifice” Creates Resentment (00:01:10)
3. Conscious Choice vs. Sacrifice in Love (00:05:30)
4. Masculinity, Change, and Identity (00:10:00)
5. Leadership vs. Control in Relationships (00:15:00)
6. Healthy Boundaries and Emotional Honesty (00:20:00)
7. How to Communicate Needs Kindly (00:25:00)
8. Anger as a Bouncer, Not a Weapon (00:30:00)
9. Feminine Reactivity, Masculine Withdrawal (00:35:00)
10. Domestic Leadership and Gender Roles (00:40:00)
11. Final Reflections & Practical Takeaways (00:45:00)
33 epizódok
Megosztás
