The Authentic Man Podcast with David Chambers: Dating, Relationship, Masculinity & Intimacy Guidance For Men

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Avoidant Men Series: One Foot In, One Foot Out

Avoidant Men Series: One Foot In, One Foot Out23 Aug16 min

You're one foot in, one foot out. And you've told yourself you're just being careful.

Maybe you've been with her a year — maybe two — and you still don't know if you're staying. You're analysing her. Judging her. Waiting for a feeling that never comes. And every day you ask the same question: should I stay, or should I go?

In this episode I break down why you can't find certainty the way you're looking for it — and why the question itself is quietly killing the thing you're trying to save. This isn't about forcing a decision. It's about understanding what's actually happening when you feel stuck at the door.     Chapters:    00:00 One Foot In, One Foot Out

00:40 Should I Stay or Should I Go?

01:40 The Wrong Question

03:01 Why You Need Certainty Before You Commit

04:10 Fixed Mindset vs. Co-Creating

05:00 The Spectator Effect

06:00 What You're Actually Afraid Of

07:50 Lean In — Get on the Pitch

10:20 Step 1: Notice the Not-Sureness Loop

10:50 Step 2: Say It Out Loud