In this episode, Paul and guest Michael Wilson chat about men’s romantic relationships and how to support your buddy through a breakup. They chat about the current dialogues around relationships and offer valuable insights into the benefits and strategies of healthy relationships and how men respond to breakups.

Links & Show Notes

https://ingoodcompany.menshealthresearch.ubc.ca/2024/07/08/episode-5/

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(00:00) Teaser

(00:13) Introduction

(01:45) Origin story of Michael’s PhD work in relationships

(03:20) Relationships are a trending topic online

(05:31) What are the health and social benefits of being in a healthy romantic relationship?

(08:55) The balance of prioritizing social connection and your relationship

(11:41) What are the main causes of tension in a relationship?

(13:28) What strategies can be helpful for resolving conflicts?

(14:04) Dealing with receiving backlash after opening up

(18:33) Are guys impacted differently in breakups?

(22:17) Men’s breakups and risk of suicide risk

(26:20) Loss of identity after breakups

(28:36) What to do and not do after a breakup

(34:38) How should buddies help during breakups

(39:05) Young men and breakups

(41:44) The role of ongoing support and check-ins

(45:28) Closing remarks

(45:55) Outro