The 5 Emotional Mistakes Men Make in Relationships

I recently had the privilege of joining The Revolutionary Man Podcast to talk about one of the most important and often overlooked areas of growth for men: our emotional lives.

The episode is titled “5 Emotional Mistakes Men Make in Relationships.” While we touched on relationships in the romantic sense, it was really about something much broader: how men relate to themselves, their partners, their teams, and their purpose.

For years, I believed being a good man and a strong leader meant carrying everything on my shoulders. If someone was struggling, I’d fix it. If something went wrong, I’d take it on.

It came from care and fear.

What I’ve learned is that trying to rescue people isn’t leadership. It’s control.

Real leadership and real love come from trust, not rescue. From giving others space to grow, not protecting them from every challenge.

On the podcast, we also explored what it means to transition from immature to mature masculinity, shifting from proving one's strength to embodying it through emotional awareness, vulnerability, and purpose.

The truth is, men don’t need to carry the world to be worthy. We need to learn to share the weight.

When we trust more, listen more, and lead from connection instead of control, everything changes in our relationships, our teams, and our sense of self.

If you’re ready to lead with more empathy, self-awareness, and confidence, this conversation is a great place to start.