In one way or another we manipulate each other. Men manipulate women and vice versa. But who is the biggest manipulator and what does it really take to cheat on someone? That's what we're talking about today.. Who is the biggest manipulators.. Men or Women?

Do some people find it harder to be themselves, expressing themselves in a way that makes the feel the most comfortable? Why do we choose to shrink ourselves or the things we want for the sake of others? Are we people pleasers by nature or is it something else. Check this out and tell me what you think.

Relationships ending is a common thing... in the social media era it seems to be even more common or publicized, but how do you heal after its over? I struggle for weeks, even months after my last relationship of 9 years ended. We talk about taking time to ourselves, focusing on us, getting our minds right but what does that actually look like, how do we actually achieve those things? Well, tune in to Episode 5, How to Heal After Its Over and lets talk about it!! 

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Your relationship ends and you find yourself stuck in heartbreak... stuck in a situation you didn't see coming and now what do you do? You work on the your comeback!! Work on yourself, build a better you and prepare yourself for what comes next in your life. When relationships end it hurts, when you don't get to see your kids every single day like you once did it hurts but the quickest way to fix that hurt is to fix yourself. Lets talk about a few things that can fast-track your come back. 

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We all like to believe "If I was ever in this situation, I'd do this" We think that until we're in it! You've heard it once and you'll hear it again... hindsight is always 20/20. That couldn't be more true in my case. Looking back, I handled my divorce all wrong.. When she told me she wanted out, I fought, pleaded and begged her to stay. Guess what, that didn't make a single difference. When I think about it now, there are so many things I wish I had done differently to accept it and put that situation behind me. Male ego is a real thing. It keeps most men from wanting to feel loss or feel like their losing.. it did in my case and to protect that ego we will go to great lengths, including some of the things discussed in this episode of The Father's BluePrint.

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Its no secret that most men struggle to communicate effectively and if I'm being honest, a lot of us are emotionally immature. Do you know why that is? Do you wish you could be a little better in that regard? Me too! So check out this episode about communication. Hear how the expectations of society places pressure on men and fathers to express themselves. That pressure begins a lot earlier than you think. As man that has been on the giving and receiving end of divorce, I have a unique understanding of how communication plays a role in the life of a man.

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The Fathers BluePrint

Its already difficult enough to be a man.. But somehow us fellas have found a way to make it even more difficult by hiding our feelings and emotions, not verbalizing our wants or needs and most importantly... by not reaching out for help. This episode was created to let you know this is a safe space to share experiences and practice better habits moving forward. This is the story about my why and vision for the listeners of this episode. You will get background information on my story and what inspired me to do this podcast. Once you listen, I've love to have and hear your feedback. I hope you enjoy!!

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