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Ep. 126 - Stop Fixing Her: Why Your ‘Help’ Is Killing Connection

6 min · 25 de may de 2026
Portada del episodio Ep. 126 - Stop Fixing Her: Why Your ‘Help’ Is Killing Connection

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Most men think they’re helping… But what if the way you respond to your wife’s emotions is actually pushing her further away? In this episode of I Know a Guy, we break down the critical difference between sympathy and empathy—and why men default to fixing, minimizing, and controlling when emotions rise. If you’ve ever said, “Just don’t worry about it”… or “You’ll be fine”… This episode is for you. Because connection isn’t built through solutions. It’s built through presence. Mentioned on this episode: Brené Brown on Empathy [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw] Do me a favor?  Would you follow, rate, comment and share this podcast with another guy as the Spirit leads?  Let's help more men live from their true identity - together! I am Your Beloved" [https://open.spotify.com/track/3wNS3dTyxxEQQdfDz3yFeK?si=29c40f7f60ad4b7c]  Written by Jonathan David Helser and Brandon Lake.  Performed by Jonathan and Melissa Helser.  ℗ & © 2022 Bethel Music. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

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