Barry describes how a case of the “What Ifs” damage dating and relationships. He describes how our minds are trained to worry about future pain and fear based on past wounds and trauma. Then he gives us a way to separate the unhealthy What Ifs that are just past wounds from the real present moment situation, and how to take action when real issues are present now.

Barry describes the experience of asking ourselves, “Is He Worth It?”. Whether it’s a single woman deciding if it is worth the time and energy to go out on a date on a weeknight, or a woman in a relationship asking if the person she is with is worth the sacrifices and tolerations, Barry explains how to handle the situation. This episode ends with an action-focused question for you to ask yourself! Listen to this and make sure you are getting a real return on the emotions you’re investing!

Barry shares about the role of laughter in dating and relationships. He discusses how it can be sought out in a partner to compensate for an imbalance in our own life, or can be used positively in attraction and dating, or as a very healthy component of a long-term relationship. He explains how to incorporate healthy laughter into your dating and relationships.

Barry explains “The Real Reason People Don’t Have The Relationship They Want (And What To Do About It)”. He gives examples of this overlooked, underestimated factor then teaches an exercise that will help you solve it.

Barry explores the common worry “Does he love ME or my ____?” (Money, Looks, Status) and gives two solutions.

Barry discusses how studies show self-reported ‘wants’ tend to be inaccurate in dating, and the importance of distinguishing wants from needs to have a healthy relationship. This helps avoid narcissists and people pleasers, creating an equitable dynamic based on self knowledge and what really matters most.

Barry explores the different stages of “Living Together & Living On Your Own” as a single person and a person in a relationship — each one can bring up emotional needs and fears. He details these and what to do to experience the joy, love and connection of living together without losing yourself in the process.

How Relationships Are Like Investments. Barry shares how to invest your heart wisely.

Barry describes “How To Have Men Open Up And Talk About Feelings”. He explains the challenges men have with expressing feelings, why they have those challenges, the difference between Open Masculinity and Closed Masculinity, and exactly how to get a man to be more emotionally expressive.

Barry describes how stressful times affect your dating and relationships. He explains why that happens, and how to handle stressful times in a way that allows a healthy, empowered, less stressed you, and thereby a healthy, empowered relationship! If you deal with any stress in your life, you need to listen to this!