Relationships Made Simple (for Men)

I forgot to plug my mic in, so the audio is a little off. I answer a few questions. 1. What's the most common communication mistake couples make? 2. Why do couples often feel like roommates instead of partners? 3. What do men most commonly misunderstand about women in relationships? 4. What do women most commonly misunderstand about men? 5. How much of our relationship struggles come from our fami...

In this episode, I speak to those who struggle with angry outbursts. Why does this happen? Why am I controlled in some areas of my life and not in others? What can I do? What are some better ways to think about my relationship to anger?

Have you ever watched yourself or someone else treat their partner poorly and wonder, "Why is this allowed?" There are some fascinating reasons why this happens, specifically in marriage. It won't change unless we are aware of what we're doing and why we're doing it. I've got a Men's Retreat happening in St. George, UT (Sept. 25-28). You can email me at bryce@brycebauer.com if you want more info.

Your wife has probably figured out that she doesn't always feel emotionally safe with you. How do you respond to that? Do you know why she says this? Do you know what she means? Do you know how to make it better? If you want 15 minutes of direct feedback, listen in.

Respect is about feeling seen. When we feel seen, we feel valued and respected. I'll give you a few simple practices you can implement today that will help your wife or partner feel respected.

If you find yourself consistently feeling unappreciated, it's most likely because of the way you've set up your relationship. Nice guys set up covert contracts, lie about how they're feeling, and overextend themselves as a way to earn respect and appreciation. If that doesn't work, they can start to feel resentful, frustrated, and confused. I'll talk about how this works and give you some new...

If you don't want to hear my political opinion, skip this one. I share what I think, and then I give you a few relational moves to make, no matter where you land on the political spectrum.

Do you ever find yourself stuck, not knowing what to say or do to make your partner feel safe with you? I got you. I'll give you specific scripts from real-life examples. It's not that complicated. If you've never heard someone talk like this before, this episode will be eye-opening.

I have a theory that Men generally struggle with commitment more than women in relationships. This is less about checking the boxes of "good husband" and more about their ability to commit to emotionally leaning in. When we don't lean in, our partners don't feel like they can lean in either. This distance often becomes the thing couples argue about. Tune in to hear my take on commitment.

We can struggle to assess whether or not we are being manipulated because our autonomy is so valuable. In intimate relationships, couples can get caught in arguments about motives when we feel afraid to do what's being requested of us. I'll give you a simple process to assess manipulation and a few real-life examples.

You can read your wife's mind if you try. This is similar to that elusive attunement thing you've been hearing about. I'll break it down in simple terms, give you some real-world examples, and a short homework assignment if you're up for it. If you want to work with me or us, you can visit: bryce@brycebauer.com

The issue that "Nice Guys" have with dating is not that they're nice. That's a myth. The issue is that they kill the vibe without realizing it. There are several ways they do this and it's pretty easy to change these patterns if you know what to look for. I'll unpack that here and go through a crash course in what moves to make as you move into the dating pool and beyond. For direct help visit: ww...

In this episode, I'll explain the specific type of emotionality that is difficult to deal with, how you make it worse, and how you can interrupt this pattern in a matter of minutes.

Have you ever heard someone go off about something or someone and then follow it up with "I don't care"? That's a strategy that's used when feelings get too big. If you use this phrase often, let me tell you why this isn't helping you get what you want.

In this episode, I will give you some familiar and specific scripts that couples repeat and tell you what's actually happening in these conversations. I bet you will be surprised. I'm also throw in a few new moves you can make so you don't get caught in circular arguments about nothing that don't make sense. Tune in! www.brycebauer.com

How much should physical attraction matter? What if you're already in a relationship where attraction is lacking? What factors play into our own feelings of attraction to our partner? Tune in.

In this episode, I interview Mike Elliott, co-host of The Scared We Podcast with Courtney Wren. This was an enlightening and personal conversation on Sacred Masculinity, Relational Leadership, Emotionally Satisfying the Feminine, and Initiating Men into Devotion and Emotional Responsibility. It's also a model of two men, having a relational conversation about the most important topics in life. Mik...

In this episode, I talk about how to avoid Roommate Syndrome and what to do if you're stuck there. I also talk about our relational capacity, which drives how we set up our relationships. If you want to dive in more, join a Men's Group! www.brycebauer.com www.jennymorrow.com

Today I’m joined by Marriage and Family Therapist, relationship coach, author, husband, and father, Dr. Lee Baucom. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Baucom unpacks why so many couples unknowingly hit the “Pause Button” in their marriage — what that actually looks like, why it happens, and how to intentionally move back toward real connection. We also dive into some thought-provoking territory: •...

What's the difference between disrespect and sharing feelings? How do we separate personal attacks from feedback? What ways might fail to show respect that you don't see? When do you stop trying to feel more respected and try something else? I answer all of those questions and more. www.brycebauer.com www.jennymorrow.com First individual and couple's sessions are 50% off!

One sentence can change the course of a conversation. What's most true is often very simple. It's more efficient to share what matters most instead of wasting time arguing about several different things at once. By learning a few simple phrases, you can improve the quality of your conversations.

I bet you try to make your relationship better all the time. You think about it, you try to talk things out, and you probably have a good idea of what really doesn't work. You're smart. However, there are 5 big mistakes Men make when they're working on their relationship. Tune in. Bryce's website: www.brycebauer.com Jenny's website: www.jennymorrow.com

A common experience I hear from Men is that they think their wife resents them. There's often more going on than they realize. Tune in to learn what may be going on with your partner and how you can communicate effectively. I'm running the Men's Group again this year. You can email me at bryce@brycebauer.com if you want more info. You can also visit our websites for information on couples' retreat...

It's normal to feel bored when your partner doesn't share your passions and interests. However, there's much more that's going on. Boredom is a symptom of an inability to focus and express. I'll give you some new ways to look at this problem and bring more excitement into your marriage. I'm running the Men's Group again this year. You can email me at bryce@brycebauer.com if you want more info. You...

There's no way you will ever fully understand your partner. Thinking you do or saying you do is going to backfire because it's a signal that you're done learning. I back this up with some solid brain research. Tune in to learn a new way of confronting this problem. I'm running the Men's Group again this year. You can email me at bryce@brycebauer.com if you want more info. You can also visit our we...