Relationships Made Simple (for Men)

In this episode, I cover my childhood, substance addiction, recovery, and journey into relational recovery. If you're a man who's ever struggled with depression, anxiety, or some type of addiction, this will be helpful to hear. www.brycebauer.com www.jennymorrow.com

Change the way you listen, and it will change your life. This is the #1 listening tool I teach to my clients. VCR is necessary for conflict repair, creating shared understanding, and building deeper connection. www.brycebauer.com

In this episode, I discuss some of the common objections to sharing phone passwords and what to do if you feel suspicious about your partner's phone activity.

In this episode, I cover some alcohol facts, different types of drinkers, and reasonable requests if you think your partner is drinking too much. I worked for substance abuse therapy programs for 6 years and was trained as an Interventionist, so I know how this stuff works.

n this video, I cover the 3 most common misconceptions I hear from Men about why their love life in the bedroom is lacking. Don't settle for a simple excuse. Hear what women are saying and what you can do differently. To work with me, visit www.brycebauer.com

In this video, I answer the most common questions I get asked about first dates. How do I ask her out? What do I say on the date? How do I show her that I'm listening? When do I ask her out on a second date? What if I feel anxious? And much more...

In this episode, I cover what to do and what not to do when online dating. There are a few simple mistakes that way too many men make, and there are easy solutions I will teach you to create a better dating system. www.brycebauer.com

In this episode, I discuss how to avoid falling into the losing strategies of defensiveness, shutting down, and trying to prove your point.

In this episode, I explain how the anxious-avoidant pattern plays out, what you need to know about each other, and how to grow through this pattern.

Many men want to feel more confident, but they don't understand how confidence works or where to aim. Learn about the 4 types of confidence and how you can improve in all areas. We have a relationship/ life coach training program available now. You can email me at bryce@brycebauer.com for more details.

In this episode, I talk about what to do when your wife doesn't want to be around you or isn't happy with the state of your relationship. If you want to join a men's group, go to www.brycebauer.com

Today, I worked with 2 couples that are experimenting with open relationships. Here's what I've gathered from them and what I think about open relationships in general.

In this episode, I talk about the 3 Types of Complaints. 1. Safety 2. Fairness 3. Emotional By understanding the underlying issue that's being raised, you can more efficiently handle the complaint and respond.

There are 4 reasons why Men don't ask for emotional help. Understanding these reasons will help you see your blind spots and highlight what can be gained from taking on this challenge.

In this video, I talk about how to assess your alcohol dependence, common objections, and what to do if you want to cut back or quit.

In this episode, I talk about the 5 signs of toxic masculinity. The first one may surprise you.

In this episode, I talk about the top qualities women look for in a long-term partner, the issues with online profiles, and how to think about attraction.

This is a guided 10-minute meditation that you can use to calm yourself down after a tough interaction.

In this video, I talk about what causes disconnection, how to set up the space for reconnection, what to say, and how to think about this delicate dance.

According to the National Institute of Health, 75% of couples cite "Lack of Commitment" as their reason for divorce. What is commitment? How do I show commitment? What does commitment feel like? How do we increase our commitment to each other despite big challenges or disagreements? I cover all of this.

In this episode, I talk about how to assess whether or not you should stay in an argument.

In this episode, I talk about the types of irreconcilable differences and how to decide what you're okay with.

In this episode, I will cover how to identify emotional abuse and neglect in your relationship.

Do you try to "be nice" until it becomes too much and you explode? Do you struggle to manage your anger? Do you get stuck in patterns of lost control and guilt? If so, tune in to learn more about Male Emotional Suppression, Projections, and the difference between Aggression and Anger.