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877. Men need consequences: Why modern dating is so broken with Adam Lane Smith


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This might be one of the most important conversations we've had about modern dating.


Global attachment expert + bestselling author Adam Lane Smith joins Krista to explain why so many people feel insecure, overwhelmed, and disconnected in relationships—and what it actually takes to build lasting trust + emotional safety.


Adam challenges some of the biggest myths we've been taught about attraction + relationships, explaining why chemistry isn't always compatibility, and why emotional safety is the foundation of lasting love.


If you've ever found yourself overthinking a text, staying in the wrong relationship, or wondering why love feels harder than it should, don't miss this episode.


We also talk about:

  • The four levels of safety women need
  • How childhood wounds shape adult relationships
  • Why dating apps create emotional disconnection
  • Communication mistakes couples constantly make
  • Rebuilding trust after betrayal + cheating
  • Oxytocin, cortisol + the science of attachment

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