How to Encourage Your Man When It Feels Like He Isn't Doing Enough

About this episode

Brian explores a framework for understanding relationship struggles and offers practical questions to improve communication and engagement in the healing process.

In this episode, Brian explores a powerful framework for understanding whether the struggle is a me issue, we issue, or he issue, and why couples who want the same goal (full healing and peace) often approach it in very different ways. You’ll learn practical, low-pressure questions you can ask to spark better conversations, reduce defensiveness, and encourage real engagement in the healing process. If you’re exhausted from pushing and ready for a wiser way forward, this episode will give you ...

People in this episode

Host: Brian

Topics covered

• encouragement
• communication
• couples therapy
• healing
• relationships

Keywords

• encouragement
• communication
• couples
• healing
• relationships
• defensiveness
• engagement

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