Dawson and James dive into “Why Managing Expectations Is the Key to Surviving Life: Part Two,” exploring how our outlook on life, love, fatherhood, and success has evolved with age. As Gen X dads, we unpack the truth about managing expectations to defeat disappointment—mixing honesty, humor, and a touch of nostalgia to remind men they’re not alone in navigating divorce, dating, and midlife struggles. This candid conversation sheds light on the emotional side of being a man today, while offering women valuable insight into the male perspective. Join us for a real, relatable talk about growing up, growing wiser, and keeping your sanity along the way.

00:00 - Introduction, Life is not fair: continuing part 2

06:48 - What was our expectations as kids for life

19:35 - Expectations for love

38:09 - Expectations on marriage, combined families, and our kids

49:56 - Hope vs expectations

55:34 - Conclusion