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

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Avoidant Men Series: I Can't Express What I Feel — And It's Killing My Relationship

Avoidant Men Series: I Can't Express What I Feel — And It's Killing My Relationship6 Sept25 min

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If you can't express what you feel without guilt, shutting down, or going numb — this is why.

So many avoidant men want to say what they actually want, but in the moment the words disappear.

You people-please, keep the peace, then secretly resent her for not knowing what you never said.

In this episode I break down why communication in relationships feels so unsafe when you learned to hide need — and the 5 shifts to speak up, set boundaries, and be assertive without the guilt or the blow-up.

Chapters:

00:00 Why you go blank when she asks how you feel

02:28 What this episode will cover (Ep 4 - Avoidant Man Series)

05:50 The 3 hidden beliefs that keep you silent

07:50 Why speaking up felt dangerous as a boy