In this episode, we dive deep into the difference between high emotional capacity and low emotional capacity in men—and how it silently shapes the entire relationship.We break down why some men can communicate, follow through, regulate their emotions, and show up consistently… while others shut down, get overwhelmed by their partner’s needs, make promises they can’t keep, or become easily triggered by normal relationship expectations.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking:

“Are my expectations too high?”

“Why do I have to over-function just to keep the peace?”

“He says he wants to try, so why doesn’t anything change?”

…this episode will hit home.

We cover:

• What emotional capacity actually is

• How to tell if a partner is high or low capacity

• Why some men develop low emotional capacity (attachment patterns, upbringing, emotional neglect, etc.)

• Why women often end up compensating, caretaking, or minimizing their needs

• What a man can do to raise his emotional capacity

• What you can do if you’re with someone who can’t meet your needs

• How to stop internalizing his limitations as your “high expectations”

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt like they’re “too much” for a partner—when, in reality, the issue is capacity, not worthiness.

Resources:

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