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Want more intimacy in your life? You should. Not just sexual intimacy, all forms of intimacy. On today's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob break down how to be more deliberate about creating the kind of intimacy you want. We discuss: 

Making time to do it, even scheduling. 
Sharing more of your experience, rather than the details. 
High fiving more. 

That last one isn't discussed. I just wanted to see if you're still reading. But honestly, could high fiving more hurt your intimacy? I would argue not. 

It's a new year. Why not be a new, more intimate you. Thank you Manspace. 

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It's a little annoying how often therapists recommend having a conversation with your partner. As though everything can be solved by talking to each other. But honestly, there are enormous benefits to having a conversation. Some of the biggest benefits include:  

Increased understanding of the issues
Improved perspective and empathy
More maneuverability in the relationship 

Seriously, we recommend it a lot to clients. And a lot on this show. In fact, if you were a regular listener who told their friends about us, you would know that. So, join Matt, Mike, and Rob as we break down why you should be opening your mouth more to talk about things. Even if they don't get 'resolved,' you can improve your relationship and be the spaceman you've always wanted to be. 

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Many men feel like they can't bring things up in their relationship. Either because they "don't care," or because there's no point anyway. Unfortunately, that's bad for men and bad for relationships. Well don't worry. Manspace will save you. 

On today's episode, Matt and Rob (Mike was mysteriously missing) discuss 5 tips to bringing things up in your relationship, with a couple of bonus tips. Things like: 
1. Know what you're bringing up
2. State things directly
3. Be careful about how you receive things
4. Avoid pointing blame
5. Advocate for yourself

...and many more. Remember those greatest hits cd's and cassettes they used to sell on commercials? "Classics like, 'Love in Libya,' 'Dancin' in Blue Jeans,' and many more. I just did that. See? The Manspace can save you marriage AND provide nostalgia all in one episode. Tell your friends. 

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Is there a danger in always giving ourselves what we want? Should we practice more self control and deprive ourselves of things? On today's episode, we highlight some of the benefits of going without. Depriving ourselves of things can create more appreciation, different perspective, and greater tolerance for difficulty. 

Matt, Mike, and Rob break down the pros and cons of intentional deprivation. Maybe it's because Matt and Rob are deprived of Mike's presence. Who knows. But at some point, Mike gets real feisty. Listen in and find out. The watch us on youtube and put a face to a voice. Especially if it's Matt's face. 

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On this week's episode, Matt and Rob get real lonely without Mike. I mean, it's not like Mike's gone from the show or anything, but he did move and he wasn't on the episode. We had to go eat at a mediocre sandwich shop in Houston without him. It was rough. 

Luckily, today's episode is packed with tips to help men overcome, or at least work productively on, depression. We talk about things we tell our clients and things that the more famous experts say. I know. What experts could possibly be more famous than us? Well, apparently y'all haven't spread the Manspace fast enough. Get to work!

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Spacemen, settle in. On today's episode, we talk about some healthy ways to manage intense emotions and stress. Matt hits the weights and we talk about if that's a good idea or just toxic masculinity. I mean really, at this point, isn't everything a man does considered toxic? Honestly. I don't know how we get through a day. 

But we also talk about Mike moving. Which is a real bummer for Matt and Rob. But Spacemen may not even notice since he'll still be on the show. And we also talk quite extensively about the recent Texas Monthly BBQ Fest. Rob went. And don't worry, I've included some links for you BBQ pleasure. Git yer smoke on. 

Texas Monthly Magazine
https://www.texasmonthly.com/
https://www.texasmonthly.com/event/2023-tm-bbq-fest-lockhart/

CM Smokehouse Austin
https://cmsmokehouse.com/

Rosemeyer BBQ Spring
https://rosemeyerbbq.square.site/

KG BBQ Austin
https://www.kgbbq.com/

BarbsBQ Lockhart
https://www.barbsbq.com/

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I'm not going to lie, you're going to get really annoyed at the suit metaphor in this episode. Just go watch The Bear and you'll love it. On today's episode, we talk about how couples manage when one person changes in a 'dramatic' way. All people change over time and every couple has to adjust, but sometimes, one person makes a departure from shared beliefs or core couple principles and it's very hard for the other to adjust. It can happen with faith, sexuality, finances, or not understanding Weezer. 

So, go watch The Bear on Hulu, then go watch us on Youtube, then come listen and take notes. Then get your soapbox ready to share The Manspace with the masses. 

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When was the last time you let your kid fall out of a tree? Wait, maybe just climb a tree? Or when was the last time you let your kid drive alone across the country? Never you say? Sounds like someone might be overparenting. 

You might know it as helicopter parenting when parents are constantly hovering over their kids to make sure they never get hurt. It's been increasing in parenting over the past few decades. In fact, it's gotten so rampant, we don't even hover from a distance. Now, parents are removing obstacles from their kid's path in what's now called lawnmower parenting. And I mean like, golf greens lawnmowing. But you wouldn't do that, would you?  You believe in letting your kid learn for themselves.

Turns out, we might all be doing it more than we thought. But, old reliable Matt, Mike, and Rob break it down for you and help you become a helium-balloon parent that floats off into the ether. 

...Maybe not that far, but still a little more distanced. So listen in. Then go out on the corner and preach the good news of The Manspace. And watch our youtube channel dangit! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVTMy5BC9t8mC22rmoDv9tA

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