GITRMM: 10 Questions to Ask to Gauge a Man's Emotional Availability

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• Avoid a checklist-like approach when observing a man's emotional availability. 
• Consider these questions as a loose guideline, rather than a mission to interview or interrogate the man. 
• Men sometimes need a little longer to think and process, so allow time for reflection when asking deeper questions.
• You can also tell by the quality of the answer if he's processing or deflecting. 
• When you share something vulnerable on your end, does he show empathy, and is he listening, or does he seem to brush off your emotions? 
• Consider using "think" instead of "feel" when discussing emotions with men.
• Inquire what he learned from past relationships, but respect if he doesn't want to go into full detail.  
• Shared core values and principles are important for a successful relationship. 
• If money wasn't a factor, what would be his dream job? Explore what he says; it can tell a lot about his values, goals, and dreams. 
• Benjamin shares why a guy would most likely love to be asked about a film that deeply affected him. 

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Quotes: 

•  "It's better to ask a man what he thinks about something rather than how he feels about it." - Lisa
• "Especially when you're asking a man deeper questions, you have to pause and give a man an opportunity to think." - Lisa  
• "We wouldn't have had the marriage we have had for these 20+ years if we hadn't had these difficult relationships. We learned from them, and we grew from them." - Benjamin 
• "For two people to have a successful relationship, they need to share their core values and core principles." - Benjamin

Continue On Your Journey: 

Lisa Shield| YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Book a Call with Lisa

Email the podcast at: [email protected]