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Sep 9
20m 25s

# 123: The #1 Thing That Pushes Men Away...

ADRIENNE EVERHEART
About this episode

Think the biggest problem in relationships is cheating, money, or lack of love? Think again. (PS - don't miss links below!)

The #1 relationship killer is criticism — and most women don’t even realize they’re doing it.

In this episode, I shares why criticism makes men pull away, shut down, and stop listening — and what to say instead so your man feels drawn closer, heard, and appreciated.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why even “innocent” advice or suggestions feel like criticism to men

  • The hidden ways women criticize without realizing it

  • How unmet needs trigger criticism in relationships

  • Word-for-word examples of what to say instead of criticism

  • How to use Feminine Energy to get your needs met without pushing him away

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