Male Playbook

On levelling her up


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Welcome to the Male Playbook. Tune in to learn how to navigate the complexities of modern relationships and avoid common mistakes that can lead to heartbreak.

Don't Accidentally Empower Her to Leave You

This episode explores the potential dangers of "leveling up" your partner, particularly financially. While it may seem counterintuitive, we caution against helping your partner achieve significantly greater financial success, as this could unintentionally trigger her hypergamy and ultimately lead to the relationship's demise.

The episode will cover:

● Hypergamy: The concept of hypergamy, a woman's biological predisposition to seek a partner superior to her in resources, status, and other desirable qualities.

● Unintended Consequences: Why improving a woman's financial status, especially if she is already prone to egotism and disloyalty, can backfire. As her situation improves, she may begin to perceive herself as "better" than her partner, leading to feelings of dissatisfaction and a desire to trade up.

● Real-Life Examples: The episode will feature real-life examples illustrating how a man's well-intentioned support of his partner's career advancement led to the relationship's downfall.

● Protecting Yourself: Strategies men can employ to mitigate the risks associated with empowering their partners, including focusing on personal growth and maintaining a competitive edge within the relationship.

● Societal Programming: The role of societal programming in encouraging women to constantly strive for "more" and "better," contributing to relationship instability.

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Male PlaybookBy Adrian from Good Productions