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Many men believe they simply have “bad luck with women”. Similar conflicts, similar dynamics, similar disappointments time and time again. The new episode of Men in Crisis<\/em> looks at why this is often no coincidence, but a pattern that emerged much earlier than we realize. The first woman in our lives shapes our image of closeness, love and connection: our mother. If she was emotionally unavailable, controlling, too critical or dominant, this leaves its mark. Not consciously, but often deep within us. And it is precisely these patterns that many men later repeat in relationships, friendships or in their dealings with female colleagues and superiors. The difficult thing is that these dynamics often feel completely normal, precisely because they are familiar. Even though they make us unhappy at the same time. Closeness is desired but not endured. Fear of loss is covered up. Emotional toughness is mistaken for strength. It’s not about condemning your own mother. It’s about recognizing the pattern in the first place. Because as long as it remains unconscious, it will continue to control your behavior, your relationships and your decisions. Perhaps this is the real problem:You often don’t look for what is good for you.You look for what feels familiar.New episode Men in crisis<\/em>: Why relationship patterns are rarely a coincidence and why real change often only begins when you understand where they come from.<\/p>\n\n

Listen with pleasure:<\/p>\n\n

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