She says she’s done, movers booked, divorce lawyer on speed-dial. Do you level up and reclaim respect—or let her go and start over? John and Nicole break down the brutal path from blindsided husband to high-value man, debating whether fighting for a dying marriage is strength or desperation.

⏱️ Timestamps (approx.)

0:00  Cold open: “Even though she’s leaving you…”—why terms matter

2:30  Shock phase: blindsided men & early warning signs they missed

4:30  Kids, housework, careers—the hidden resentment load

10:00  Silent checkout: subtle clues she’s already halfway gone

16:30  Respect erosion & masculine drift—how it starts, how to stop it

22:30  Workplace validation and the “new guy” threat

25:30  Bedroom shutdown: sex declines and what it really signals

28:40  Cheating suspicions vs facts—panic or pattern?

33:15  Level-up blueprint: fitness, finance, frame, social proof

40:25  Negotiating new terms: boundaries, leadership, non-negotiables

49:30  Ultimatums, timing, and knowing when to walk away

59:00  Rapid-fire takeaways & next-episode teaser

👇 Links & Resources

• Podcast site – https://betterthanperfectpod.com

• Instagram – https://instagram.com/betterthanperfectpodcast

• Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0Os5mBb4WMKy7rw5GMHDN7

• Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-than-perfect-a-relationship-podcast/id1719469324

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