66| Keeping Marriage and Other Very Long Term Relationships Alive - Athol Kay
In this episode Athol Kay gives advice on: - Athol's origins (03:58) - Athol's introduction into relationship advice based on his own relationship (05:20) - Athol's personal background and meeting his future wife (07:08) - Keeping focus on his long distance relationship (10:05) - Athol's sexual life with his wife (see correction in introduction) (13:00) - Is marriage different compared to any other very long-term relationship? (14:55) - The positives and negatives of marriage versus a long-term relationship (16:33) - Why should marriage be a consideration when in a long-term relationship? (17:40) - Scenarios in which marriage should or should not be considered, from one's own perspective as well as with the other person (19:50) - Changes and transition periods leading up to a sustaining marriage (24:05) - Scenarios involving men giving up certain traits that lead to marriage problems down the line (24:45) - Why men drop their alpha activities when in a long-term relationship or marriage (27:35) - When critical moments of neglect or failure take place that result in a lack of trust or support, whether intentional or unintentional (30:20) - Excuses pertaining to critical moments of neglect or failure (31:52) - Miscommunication scenarios: Athol's personal example (33:54) - Fixing breach of trust and miscommunication issues (39:20) - Identifying alpha / beta problems versus trust problems (42:03) - Worry benchmarks to consider when there is a decrease in sex (44:48) - Reasons for sexual lifestyle changes (46:00) - Balancing alpha and beta behavior concepts in a relationship (48:00) - Recommendations for high quality advice in this area of dating, sex, and relationships (54:30) - Top three recommendations to help men get results as fast as possible in this area of their lives (55:38) GET MORE: Show Notes & Resources, Interview Transcript and Comments. HELP ME SPREAD THE WORD! Think this episode was Kick-Ass? An iTunes review would be SO appreciated! This is what helps me stand out so I can help more men like you. Click here to review the show. FEEDBACK Hit me up with your comments and guest suggestions. I read EVERYTHING. • Email: angel@datingskillsreview.com • Get my newsletter: Click here to get my Newsletter • Got a question? Drop it in our voicemail to get it answered: 323.747.5006 MORE FREE STUFF: • Get the Fast Track Dating System • Get Monster Brain Dump from our Editorial Team on Top Advice of All Time