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Relationship expert Alison Armstrong explores the profound dynamics of relationships and their role in personal evolution. She delves into key insights about understanding men, addressing common misconceptions that women may have. She unpacks how masculine and feminine energies commonly interact in our society, as well as the influence of hormones on our behaviors and perspectives.Alison highlights the subtle behaviors women exhibit as requests for safety in their relationships, emphasizing how feelings of emasculation can undermine intimacy and connection. And how by harnessing the power of acknowledgement and appreciation, we can strengthen bonds in relationships. She provides powerful insights on how to learn to receive love and recognition, step into their inner king or queen, and embrace the beauty of aging with grace.Sleep Better with the Birch Mattress & Save 25%:https://birchliving.com/knowthyself Try AG1 & Save with their Special Black Friday Salehttps://drinkag1.com/knowthyselfAndré's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books___________0:00 Intro1:45 Creating Heaven to Earth7:37 The Role That Relationships Play in Our Personal Evolution21:22 What Women Don’t Understand About Men32:58 Hormones & Masculine/ Feminine Energies40:28 How Hormones Shape Our Perspective47:17 Women’s Behaviors as a Subtle Request for Feeling Safe51:25 Emasculation is Undermining Connection54:55 What Video Games Teach Us About Men1:03:37 Where Objectification Comes From1:13:43 Importance of Acknowledgement and Appreciation1:18:42 Learning to Receive in Relationship1:27:56 Stepping Into Our Inner King/Queen1:36:27 Aging with Grace1:47:18 A Higher Perspective On Love & Death1:56:28 Conclusion___________Alison Armstrong, author, educator, and creator of the widely acclaimed "Understanding Men" and "Understanding Women" transformational online series, asks the question: "What if no one is misbehaving -- including you?" She explores the good reasons behind the behavior of men and women such as fundamental differences in the ways we think, act and communicate. She offers simple, partnership-based, solutions to improve our communication and intimacy by honoring ourselves and others. She's known for her insight, sense of humor and ability to articulate the human experience and predicament of gender.Website: https://www.alisonarmstrong.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealisonarmstrong/___________Know ThyselfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/Website: https://www.knowthyself.oneClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKgListen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927André DuqumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/