What Destroys Relationships Over Time, with Debra Lieberman

About this episode

Connor Beaton and Debra Lieberman discuss the psychological patterns that undermine relationships and how to address them.

I sit down with Debra Lieberman to explore the deeper psychological patterns that shape our relationships. We unpack why people unknowingly sabotage love, how unconscious behaviors influence attraction, and what drives conflict beneath the surface. Debra brings a sharp, science-backed perspective that challenges conventional thinking about modern relationships. This episode will push you to look at your own patterns with more clarity and honesty. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction and Technical Difficulties 00:45 - Setting the Stage for the Conversation 05:30 - Understanding Relationship Patterns 12:10 - Why People Sabotage Love 20:45 - The Role of Unconscious Behavior 32:00 - Attraction and Psychological Drivers 45:15 - Conflict and Misalignment 58:40 - Breaking Negative Patterns 01:08:20 - Practical Insights for Better Relationships 01:14:50 - Closing Thoughts *** Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Heard about attachment but don’t…

People in this episode

Guest: Debra Lieberman

Topics covered

• relationships
• psychology
• self improvement
• conflict resolution
• attraction

Keywords

• sabotage love
• unconscious behaviors
• attraction
• conflict
• negative patterns
• self-worth

Mentioned in this episode

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Books & works: Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage

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