In this episode of I Wish You Knew, Adam Lane Smith sits down with Chad and Brittany to explore why love alone isn’t enough to sustain a relationship.

Whether you’re in a struggling relationship or trying to understand your partner better, this conversation will challenge the way you see emotional safety, communication, and connection.

Topics Covered:

👉 What led to the breakup: stress, avoidance, and nervous system overload

👉 How attachment theory began to shift their mindset

👉 Adam’s weekly check-in method for emotionally healthy relationships

👉 The rule of not withholding known feelings or concerns

👉 Why text communication helps anxious or overwhelmed partners

👉 How to rebuild trust through consistent positive experiences

👉 The COO/CEO model of emotional teamwork in relationships

👉 What to do when you don’t know how to fix a problem

👉 The importance of asking deeper, more vulnerable questions

👉 Building a legacy of emotional safety for your kids and grandkids

👉 Recognizing and reporting emotional unsafety as a core role in relationships

If you enjoyed watching this episode, you might love 'STOP Doing These 3 Things If You Want Him to Commit'. Watch here:  https://youtu.be/vjVI7qgb2G4 

Need more help with your attachment? Work with Adam: www.adamlanesmith.com 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Follow the “I Wish You Knew” Podcast:

--------------------------------------------------

Website:    https://iwishyouknew.show/   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theiwishyouknewpodcast/  

Tiktok:        https://www.tiktok.com/@iwishyouknewshow   

Snapchat:  https://www.snapchat.com/iwishyouknewpod   

Twitter /X:  https://twitter.com/iwishyouknewpod  

Spotify:      https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ncc0MBgm04xTIQ5ByiCGI  

Apple:        https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-wish-you-knew/id1713427809  

-------------------------------------------------

Follow Adam Lane Smith:

--------------------------------------------------

Website: https://adamlanesmith.com/  

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBO093GsMmnA9tb8lZPhbgg     

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/  

Twitter /X: https://x.com/AdamLaneSmith  

Threads:   https://www.threads.net/@attachmentadam  

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentbro 

The next episode drops Thursday :)

See you there.

Visit: https://iwishyouknew.show/ to learn more about the podcast