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Revisit: The Nice Guy Evolution: Balancing Kindness and Assertiveness

Episode #922

Are you still falling into the trap of being the "nice guy" in your relationship? Let's revisit what this means and how to move beyond it.

In this episode, Doug and Andy take another look at the behaviors that keep men stuck in people-pleasing patterns—and the consequences it has on their marriages. We explore why covert contracts (those unspoken expectations) lead to resentment, and what happens when men swing too far in the opposite direction, becoming overly detached or aggressive.

You'll learn how to check your motives, avoid transactional behaviors, and handle feedback from…

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