The Masculine Dilemma: Abdication of Power in Relationships

The Powerful Man Show · Jan 15, 2026 · 26m

Episode #1084

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Ever feel like you've lost your edge at home or like you're walking on eggshells, waiting for your wife to tell you you're doing it right? In this episode, Doug and Chris dig into one of the most common (but rarely talked about) patterns they see in men: the quiet, often unconscious habit of giving up power in…