I Shouldn’t Have to Ask: When Relationships Feel One-Sided — Alyson and Tripp Lanier

I Shouldn’t Have to Ask: When Relationships Feel One-Sided — Alyson and Tripp Lanier

From The New Man by Tripp Lanier

February 17, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 406

About this episode

Alyson and Tripp Lanier discuss the dynamics of one-sided relationships and the importance of fair communication.

Are you tired of being the one who just handles everything? Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I shouldn’t have to ask for help”? Or are you on the other side feeling like no matter what you do, it’s never enough? Today Alyson and I discuss what’s really happening when things don’t feel fair in a relationship. We explore why score-keeping poisons a partnership, how doing whatever they want makes you a burden, and why complaining and nagging aren't going to solve the problem. https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/2026/02/one-sided-relationship COACHING → To learn more about coaching with Tripp Lanier visit https://TrippLanier.com → To learn more about working with Alyson Lanier visit https://AlysonLanier.com BOOK → We live in a world with more possibilities than ever before. So why do most men settle for lackluster, cookie-cutter lives that leave them feeling stuck, drained, and uninspired? “This Book Will Make You Dangerous” is a guide for the rare, few men who refuse to sleepwalk through life. → Visit https://TrippLanier.com/book

People in this episode

Host: Tripp Lanier

Guest: Alyson Lanier

Topics covered

  • relationships
  • communication
  • fairness
  • partnership
  • score-keeping

Keywords

  • one-sided relationships
  • help
  • burden
  • complaining
  • nagging

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