EP 004: Understanding MEN (What Women Need to Know)

LIFE IN DEPTH with Steph & Jamie

UNDERSTANDING MEN: What Women Might Not Know and What Men Need to Realise.

In this podcast episode of Life in DEPTH with Steph & Jamie...

We delve into various aspects of men’s lives that women might not fully understand and that men might have yet to grasp about themselves.

We explore significant statistics showing men’s struggles, such as issues of self-worth, physicality, mental health, and societal expectations.

The conversation covers the fundamental differences between the masculine and feminine energies, and offers advice for healthy relationship dynamics.

Both Stephanie Sanzo & Jamie Bisset share personal stories and experiences, providing valuable perspectives on nurturing and guiding your partner.

This episode sheds light on the intricacies of the male experience and the importance of mutual support and understanding in relationships.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - What's to come in this episode...

01:36 - Men Love Stats, Logic & Facts

02:42 - The Aussie Accent

04:03 - Life in Australia

05:34 - Introduction

06:30 - About this Episode

07:29 - Steph Gets Nervous (Masculine & Feminine Dynamics)

08:42 - Men Have a Greater Desire for Sex

11:04 - Men Tend to Work More than Women

11:25 - Men are More Likely to Experience Erectile Dysfunction if their Wives Earn More

11:54 - Men are More Likely to become Transgender

12:33 - Men are More Likely Commit Suicide

12:46 - Boys are More Likely to Commit Crime Growing Up in a Single Parent Household

13:09 - Steph Exposes Her Parenting & The Struggles Mothers Often Face with their Sons

15:07 - Gender Roles & Sexual Dynamics (Masculinity vs Femininity)

18:10 - Why Steph (& Women) Often Struggles to Accept Compliments

19:38 - How Confidence in Women is Perceived by Men

20:16 - The Story of How Jamie Fell In Love with Steph

26:32 - Why Women Often Don't Bother Trying to Understand Men

29:17 - Fairy Tales & the Roles of Men & Women

30:50 - Men Pedestalize Women due to their Inherent Value

31:26 - How the "Adam & Eve" Story Relates to Men & Women's Worth

33:12 - Woman's Biology Forces Them to Face Physical Hardship

34:01 - Men's Biology Allows them to Avoid Physical Hardship

35:08 - Men Need to Voluntarily Pursue Physical Hardship

36:04 - How to Communicate that Your Partner is "Out of Shape"

40:39 - Why Men Find their Purpose & Identity in their Work / Career

43:00 - Why Men Like Video Games

43:38 - Why Women Aren't Typically Attracted to Gamers

45:54 - How Women Can Support Men to Find Their Purpose

47:30 - How Women Can Better Communicate with Men

49:23 - Learning How to Communicate with the Opposite Sex is Essential for a Healthy Relationship

50:28 - The Misconception About Unconditional Love & the Need for Compromise

52:43 - A Summary of the Differences Between Men & Women

53:30 - The Spiritual Battle of Manhood

54:53 - Boys Aren't Taught How to be Men in Western Culture

56:10 - Ladies - Gracefully Challenge Your Man!

58:31 - Men - Be Cautious of the Manosphere

59:05 - Conclusion and Future Topics

REFERENCES:

1. Clark & Hatfield (1978 & 1982) “How receptive are men versus women to sexual invitations?”

2. U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017

3. Pierce, Dahl & Nielsen (2013) “Psychological and Sexual Costs of Income Comparison in Marriage”

4. American Psychological Association (2009) “Report of the APA Task Force on Gender Identity & Gender Variance”

5. Suicide Statistics Provided by The US National Institute of Mental Health

6. Coughlin & Vuchinich (1996) “Family experience in preadolescence & the development of male delinquency”