What happens when women stop needing men—but still want love? 

In this episode of Born to Know, Eyla Cuenca speaks with Rabbi Manis Friedman about the unspoken truths about modern marriage and relationships. Rabbi Friedman, a renowned author, rabbi, and social philosopher, uncovers how the societal shift towards egalitarianism has distorted marriage, family structures, and how we raise children.

You'll learn why 50/50 marriages might be setting couples up for failure and how societal pressure to be “equal” in everything can actually destroy the unique dynamics that make a marriage thrive. Rabbi Friedman reveals the natural, complementary roles of men and women in marriage, and why honoring these roles can restore deeper connection, respect, and intimacy.

If you’ve ever felt like something’s missing in your relationship, or if you’re stuck in a cycle of dissatisfaction or unfulfillment in work, partnerships, or purpose, this episode is for you. 

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:03:13) Marriage Pillars: Self-Dignity, Patterns, and Family Blueprints

(00:05:36) How a Child's Blueprint is Shaped by Family and Relationships

(00:07:23) The Dance of Life: The Roles of Men and Women in Healthy Relationships

(00:12:42) Why 50/50 Relationships Lead to Unhappy Men and Women Struggling to Nurture

(00:14:46) The Role of Women at Home and Work: Why They’re Set Up to Fail

(00:16:05) Raising Boys to Become Mature, Thriving Men

(00:17:52) How Society's Failure to Initiate Boys into Manhood Fosters Weak Men, Gangs, and Paranoia

(00:20:37) Emotional and Psychological Differences Between Men and Women: What Each Needs to Feel Whole and Secure

(00:25:09) How Mothering and Controlling Your Partner Emasculates Him and Destroys Romance

(00:27:18) The Issues with Modern Feminism and How It Creates Hard Women

(00:31:12) The True Meaning of Marriage: Why 50/50 Relationships Don’t Work

(00:33:41) Why Self-Love is Narcissism and How to Teach Kids the World Doesn't Revolve Around Them

(00:35:38) How Modern Isolation Fuels Narcissism and Self-Centered Behaviors

(00:37:58) The True Purpose of Marriage vs. the Purpose of Life

(00:43:52) How to Curb Self-Indulgence in Children Without Damaging Their Confidence

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