The Queen's Code: Advice Women NEED to Hear | relationship expert Alison Armstrong

[@theshellest]

LOVE SEEING A BOOMER GETTING INTERVIEWED. It feels like everyone on youtube is 30 or younger. We desperately need older people to share their wisdom and experience with us. (If you're a baby boomer or Gen X - consider doing this!)

[@8Freakish8]

There are tons of content creators and podcasters way above 30. We dont need, we already have 💜

[@HannahHelenKing]

THIS

[@ВероникаКурчанова]

Ooooh... i never thought about it

[@EnzoIsabella]

Boomers are busy on holidays from being given and entitled life of freedom....and made every other generation their slave.....

[@lhippocamperouge7845]

So true they are our library

[@bibaniffy]

Ok I just paused the podcast and asked my husband what was new with the Packers and didn’t interrupt him. Then he talked for 50 min straight.

[@theellenfisherpodcast]

hahaha loveeee this

[@shaniecegullison]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@stephanielaico8861]

😂 😂😂

[@rochellebartholomew]

❤

[@lvalesic-bralo2478]

He needed it 🎉

[@scottmerric2180]

I have said this for a long time and Im really glad she validated it for me “ Women treat men like women who are not acting right.”

[@lasdalias5456]

That makes so much sense, you’re right!

[@GabrielleTollerson]

aww,angry abusive men are such victims,awwww

[@DamnTastyVegan]

And men treat women like objects, abuse us and murder us. I still think they get the lesser of two evils

[@NiaLaLa_V]

@@GabrielleTollerson They are not all abusers. My dad is a good man. My husband is a good man. My nephews are all good men. My neighbor is a good man. If you only know bad men you need to choose better. We are all sick of hearing that picker broken joke and then being expected to pick up the pieces of your messy life. Choose better.

[@TJ-hw5tb]

🤯

[@Theloud20s]

I watched this with my husband last night. 30 minutes in he says out loud, "Wow. I feel so seen and heard." 🎤💥

[@Mushroom321-]

Awesome!!😮😮

[@scottmerric2180]

Needed this woman woman to translate for us lol

[@TruthLove333]

🥲

[@souldancersbyjennifer]

Awww...that's great!

[@tbird12yt]

Yeah, most women don't even try to understand men. Even worse, they want to prove we are the same, which is unhelpful.

[@gemini_cricket]

Next she should write “The King’s Code” to help men get along with women more. Would be a good sequel ☺️

[@SaraTansey]

Men wouldn’t read that

[@fruitsarelife7073]

@@SaraTansey😂😂😂

[@packattack931]

@@gemini_cricket she is!

[@GMK379]

Yes. It’s always advice for women to understand and support men better. Time for men to start learning how to understand snd support women better

[@NimeetaA]

orrrr.... Why don't men learn from other men who have a good rapport with the women in their lives? "tHe KiNg'S cOdE" lmao

[@annabanzon313]

Self care is key. When I neglect myself, I lose clarity.

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

Yes! Succinct and focused. All the talk in this video is pointing at just that. Maturity. Self care.

[@ljcook8386]

Thank you for this comment and your insight so very true

[@annabanzon313]

@ljcook8386 so many likes I didn't see till now. Thnx and yes I learned how to avoid temptations and voids thru self care.

[@RationalNon-conformist]

100% if someone is unwell and not taking care of themselves, things will not feel good.

[@iSweetnSimple]

What I don’t understand is why women always seem to be the ones who have to adjust, learn, and hold space. I got a lot to learn I know. I’m still glad this popped on my for you page.

[@iSweetnSimple]

1:35:16 I’m glad I kept watching and got my answer 😅

[@BIGSISTERENERGYRISE]

I'm thinking the same... they barely have such podcasts or get together to try understand us... which I think becomes an imbalance cause now we know them better nd do things to make them better but we are longing to also be heard nd loved n understood. Let me carry on watching

[@Gigi-Anai8c7l]

because men do not care about relationships as we women do men can be content with 3min sex, basic food and living in a wall-less shack in the jungle, we can't

[@AG-nn8lp]

WHO said men don't have to either??

[@NiaLaLa_V]

Women are not the ones who always need to change. But if in your life you have often been told that you need to learn and change, maybe you do and your loved ones are trying to keep a relationship with you. I have never seen men be as unaccountable as us women, we are so good at pretending we are not the problem when we absolutely are. Best of luck to you, I got married at 20 and still happy with him at 40 I just wish the rest of you had happy lives too.

[@josephdifiore8471]

It's nice to know there's a woman out there who understands, appreciates, and respects me. I wish more women knew how much honor guides us.

[@megankwisdom]

One thing i love about my husband is that he won't let anyone talk s*** about me including myself!

[@melissalopata1141]

Not all men are wired for protection, that also why women are wired to perceive danger. Men can be very dangerous to women if they are the wrong men.

[@iaf4454]

With all men. Men have a "relantionship" with aggression. They will do sth to you if you cant set boudaries, they dont like to restrict themselves but they will thank you if you cut their instincts off by telling no. Men need the law, they need a negative answer

[@caliblue2]

💯💯💯

[@ceciliamac4283]

Exactly

[@transitionsnc]

Completely agree.

[@sarahalderman3126]

Correct. Rather all men are wired to be a predator, usually one that is intent on destroying young girls. Which is the entire point of Instagram and OF’s.

[@MissssGurl]

It's so important to hear from our older generations WHO DIDN'T FAIL about love and relationships. Most people gen x and younger grew up with divorce as the norm. Modern love is so broken.

[@ancelathomas2434]

When there is social pressure, or huge wage gaps like in the 1950s, plenty of marriages were terrible, but didn't end in divorce. Staying married is not necessarily a success.

[@Melkylkade]

It's as simple as acknowledging and praising what you want more of:) I decided to write a note of appreciation every day to my husband it transformed my own heart. There truly is so much that goes unnoticed and when you bring it into the light, it invites more! We both aren't the same people anymore and our marriage is a millions times better! Don't overlook the gift of appreciation. It will be a gift that comes back to you! It basically moves the energy cycle going in the positive direction.

[@ljsunshine1232]

Acknowledging and praising what I want more of it what I used to do when I worked in a kindergarten class. I expect more from a partner in an adult relationship.

[@kilaa3417]

Girl what. Appreciating + praising your loved ones comes with every single relationship lol not just romantic partnerships.@@ljsunshine1232

[@stephenrandall484]

Just hearing this gives me a little hope. Humility is much under rated.

[@Melkylkade]

In my opinion, appreciation never loses its value as we age:) Its truly every bit as much as a gift to yourself as it unveils what was there all along, but too blinded by victimhood, self- righteousness and pride to see. That doesn't mean everything is perfect, but we all have warped perspectives that blind us to reality. In my experience, seeing and acknowledging the good, was for more effective than demanding or even silent resentment. Now my husband WANTS to do things he knows means something to me. Its such a simple and powerful thing that's actually really not that complicated. And what do you have to lose to try it other than your pride? Jordan Peterson has some interesting videos on just how powerful the littlest bit of appreciation is and how starved people are for it these days.

[@Randompotatoes-qs7bm]

I find this works in all areas of life and it’s super valuable. If you praise people for doing a good job or point out the parts of the task that you like they will continue to do it. I’m very validation seeking and I am hurt by critique. Both have their place of course. But I find myself more wired for doing a good job to earn accolades.

[@lydiacatherine2260]

I'm going to have to watch and rewatch and glean from this. I'm at the 11:48 mark rn. My mother was a narcissist and she had her final stroke in November 2020. My partner Ron let me cry and weep and grieve. Then one day in March 2021 I was sobbing again and he just looked at me and said, "why are you grieving so hard someone who hurt you so badly. It's time to stop". All my gfs were like, "gasp, he's so cruuuuuel". But it wasn't cruel at all. He loved me and saw my worth and wanted to protect me from me. The victim who had been brainwashed to be the bad guy. He died September 25th 2021 and I'm so glad he was my protector while he was mine. I'm so glad I spoiled him and let him love me in all kinds of "little" ways, because now those are the memories I cling to. Men are so good and they are so undervalued. God bless you

[@hayleyb467]

sorry for your losses❤

[@hpatisseries]

I think the comments section is taking the entire context of this conversation out of proportion. If we do not consider a mans feelings, do not treat him with kindness. How can we expect the same in return longterm ?? This woman is talking about hard facts from years of research. No one is saying to centre men and let women roam/sacrifice for them no but at least take the time to understand the science of why men & women are differant and how to bridge the gap in between.

[@Gigi-Anai8c7l]

"years of research" hahahahah

[@wLBlue]

How'd they do it before the research. Feminism has made everything complicated. But yet...it's not complicated in the beginning of a relationship? Why? What changes? Why do women file majority of divorces?

[@stephenrandall484]

@@wLBlue It could be argued that men go along to get along,eventualy having his spirit broken, then "hes not the same man he was when i married him" Fault lies both with the man for not being a man, and with the woman for "feeling" the need to change him. Also the lesbian statistics re divorce states the same reasons as hetro relationships, and is approx 10% higher.

[@jenifernadeau]

We have to just love where we are and Who We Are... and then we can only energetically attract the same frequency that we are❤ no one has to offer us anything just because we did it for them. That's the illusion we were all fed, expecting reciprocity. We don't have to offer what someone else offers us either, unless we are checking in with our true authentic selves first ❤When we have no expectation, we allow space for a much more wonderful things to come in

[@fruitsarelife7073]

@@wLBluebecause men don’t listen to the needs of the woman in the long run. They love bomb women in the beginning, which makes her believe he is a good man in the long run, but then over the years he doesn’t show effort, can’t communicate during conflicts and thinks he can do whatever he wants without accountability. So the woman has to end it .

[@capturedbyfaeries]

Alison Armstrong changed my life. She is the key to living in harmony and balance within masculine and feminine relationships... Her work is revolutionizing, it may seem overly simplistic, but the truth is simple, the path is simple... Sometimes we over complicated things, Alison is here to save us all from creating more separation and distance between sexes.

[@Portia620]

Something human kind desperately needs in a time of hate and finger pointing!!!

[@stephenrandall484]

Simple ,always has been.Women overthink things with little to know application of singular contex. (except the context they arrive at by default.) Men are more focused. Women hyperventilate on platitudes.

[@lhippocamperouge7845]

@@stephenrandall484you can tell you listen to this podcast 😅

[@grafxgrl8030]

If she’d read the Bible she would see this information is 1000’s of years old.

[@NaomiG-x8q]

All humans have emotions Men and woman both have a right and left side of the brain Both men and woman use there left and right side of the brain- Men tend to use there left brain more and woman there right especially in heightened emotional situations.. until emotional healing and maturity grows and develops. Both men and women have "feminine and masculine " energy. masculine energy is linked to the left side of the brain, analytical, facts, problem solving, ect ect and the feminine linked to the right , creativity, intuition, feeling and emotions . Woman can switch between the right and left more easily then men ... bottom line we all can be the best version of ourselves by simply understanding that life is just one big experience..don't be so hard on yourself, love yourself and others ❤️

[@millyyygomezzz]

I read this book a month ago or so.. literally saw the video and clicked.. soooo fast. I totally realized that we view men so wrong.. Must read for all women.

[@kikid1121]

I'm getting the book

[@awsambdaman]

Yeah also my wife started reading “men are from mars, women are from venus”. I think a lot of women in the comments frustrated because it feels like they’re the ones putting all the work into understanding romantic relationships. Trust me, in my algorithm I am constantly recommended videos on how to be a better husband, what women want, how to understand women, all that stuff. So there are a lot of men trying to understand how women think as well. At risk of pissing women off..I’ve seen comments saying “we’re the ones working on communicating and they don’t even try” yeah but I see a lot of women who don’t try to understand men, they try to make men think like women. Men are NOT defective women, men genuinely think differently from women. We value different things. For example, I didn’t realize how big of a deal my tone was when I argue with my wife. I wouldn’t even really pay attention to my tone, I was so fixated on saying precisely what I thought/felt. But lo and behold, if I spoke gently and with love, she would accept practically anything I told her. I didn’t realize that my tone, if it got too harsh, made her feel resistant to me and unloved. So just one example of how the different sexes think differently and value different things. Men and women need to learn to communicate how their partner of the opposite gender will best receive it

[@Nora-e5r6p]

Which one?🥰

[@trinaeverett4512]

​@@awsambdaman Wow. That's so beautifully stated. ❤😊

[@kirk.w.mclaren]

Many women also view women incorrectly. Feminist women hatred for feminine causes many women to chase shadows and damage good relationships.

[@sarasolario9747]

I watched this about 4 months ago. Just came across it again and want to say this has helped me communicate better with my teenage son. She's brilliant.

[@baleslydia2009]

Wow....women are focused on well being, men on providing. The explains so much. It should be obvious but ive never thought of it this way. Every time i get emotional im expecting him to hold and comfort me but he's trying to figure out why im crying and solve the "problem". Its so sweet to see he's trying to protect me from the threat (in this case, tears or whatever caused me to cry) and i had a hard time seeing it because im focused on well being (his presence, seeking comfort, encouragement etc).

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Grow up. Crying over trivia.. Such a turn off to men and women.

[@HerWanderlust]

I feel that if he was truly wanting to protect, he would give what you need-space to express, feel, and to be acknowledged…what I notice is that they try to “fix” and “resolve” in order to end the emotions and discomfort of seeing you hurting. It is actually for Him and his comfort

[@RationalNon-conformist]

@HerWanderlust Wow, bingo! He wants to stop if because it makes him uncomfortable.

[@baleslydia2009]

@RationalNon-conformist right but for my husband, feelings don't matter as much as facts and reality. And honestly I think that can be helpful because I can get carried away in my feelings and he's better at keeping to the point. Yes, holding space for my emotions are important, but in debates or big decisions or something it's helpful my husband doesn't get all tired up in the emotions and that he can see through it

[@miles7267]

@@HerWanderlust in a way this is true, but it makes me uncomfortable because I care about her. If it was entirely selfish, I would just walk away. I have that tendency to try to fix problems bc when I'm down for a reason, I don't just let myself feel down, I work to remove whatever is causing me to be down. I think sometimes women aren't down for a particular reason, or maybe can't pinpoint it (and would rather be comforted back to happiness than try to pinpoint it), whereas I am almost never down without good reason, and if that reason is hard to pinpoint, the first thing I'm trying to do is pinpoint it so it can be resolved. It's using the methods I know rather than the ones she would prefer, which I'll admit may not be the best thing to do, but that's something to work on.

[@rei5005]

Before finishing the episode, the first tidbit I got was letting men just talk without interruption so I did that for a day, and got a 3-hr deep dive into my crush’s past dating and personal history FROM HIM. This was the most personal I ever got in the 5+ months of knowing him 😭 his mental box system is so sufficient i never would have expected him to open up about any of it. He’s such a masculine man

[@RoseBlack-n7v]

The 'practical' value is simple, wow, so, it's listening without interrupting ? Oh. !

[@arekarek1991]

Because women don't care about men and females, are that narcissistic power of distraction man. I know many guys where females were so selfish-blind and destroyed many lives ,families, and children psychics. I don't say all were their bad things, but I know by my self. Woman gives me love and make suffer (it will hurt to end of my life) and all females disappointed me with their manipulative nature lies and narcissistic egoist nature. My mom ,grandmother,sister ,wife ,ex love. Females are so destructive

[@ShabanaAkbani-zj8iz]

Such a valuable video! I don’t often promote books, but the book women’s magic truths on borlest is an exception. It’s packed with insights on wealth and self-care that are not widely known. All the best to everyone

[@saoirseryan4141]

^this is a spam message. Be careful guys

[@felicitykagiri1700]

Yes be careful. It’s in alot of KZbin videos

[@dariavolkova6918]

I cried 5 min in the interview, how this can be so obvious but not known. This kind of knowledge about communication should be taught at school.

[@acceleratedtrainingacademy]

Comments by people who have read the book and those that haven't are so different. Read the book, then comment. As a man ive read it 3 times and loved it and learnt so much. The book is so valuable for men and women alike. All Alison's work is so beneficial for both genders and i recommend it to all men and women. Its epic stuff

[@calliope6623]

What did the book teach you as a man?

[@NuancedNita]

The more I learn about men and relationships the more self mastery becomes a focus.

[@kirstiessecretskincareph]

Yes, true. I've learned many things too.

[@Babbie.d]

But it’s that a good thing? Like genuinely think about it……think about why you’re having to have self mastery? It’s like having to have patience for a child but instead of a child it’s a full grown man.

[@marisolguerrero9554]

⁠@@Babbie.dyes working on yourself is a good thing lmao Being patient is a loving quality to have, people who are impatient have a lot to learn in life

[@dougthomson7099]

@@Babbie.dwhy so negative? Do you not think that as a man learns more about women (aka other people) they would realize how much they need to learn about themselves, and need to improve in some way?

[@markaurelius61]

@@Babbie.d Do you really think you are perfect, and every thought is helpful and benign? Improvement start with humility.

[@cindybann2363]

It’s funny my husband always interrupts me when we are having a conversation. He talks a lot. I’m the listener. So it gets frustrating when I’m trying to say something. We are working on it, when i bring it up. He always apologizes. ❤ we are a work in progress.

[@PassionateFlower]

He interrupts you because he does not respect you. People who interrupt are showing you contempt and disdain for you. Apologies don't mean anything if he keeps doing it that means he has a pattern of disrespecting you. He's probably a misogynist. He says sorry then does it again. Sorry is just the lube he uses to psychologically keep r@ping your dignity and self worth. Do you understand?

[@universaltruth2025]

My husband says nothing. Or very little. It is like living with a brick wall. I’d rather live with a talker.

[@ranglumoje5649]

Better to simply live without a stupid man 😎😆

[@Gigi-Anai8c7l]

he's in the feminine and you're in the masculine if this reverse polarization goes too far it can be dangerous for the relationship check out John Gray

[@NiaLaLa_V]

@@Gigi-Anai8c7l Or he is ND and she is NT. We have no idea, she told us two sentences about their marriage. People getting diagnosed in comment sections is ruining the world.

[@MayBlake_Channel]

14:16 "There are people in your life that when you get to be with them, you're a different person. You have more capacities on the other side of having spent that time with them. And if you don't get to be with them for a while--there's a part of me that is filled up by that person and I'm not entirely myself." 😌

[@saras.2173]

For me this was my brother. I haven’t been the same person since he died in 2002. I used to laugh and feel light so much more than I do now.

[@sleepingwhale]

my son

[@publiclyweird7469]

I tried listening the way she said, and I have had days of praise from my husband. Just read and devoured the book in the last two days. I feel like this has been what I've been looking for.

[@mychelelepera1178]

If only men put this much time, consideration and effort into learning how the women in their lives communicate. Seems to me yet another example of the emotion work women do to make their men and relationships function. I'll me looking for this lovely lady to be interviewed by male pod casters and interested to see how they respond to her message.

[@michaelwicker9538]

We do, but the only thing men can find, it took more then 20 years in my case to find anyone to say anything else, is that women are confusing and illogical and a waist of time to try to understand.

[@mellenix]

Partly, either you picked poorly or you're a handful to deal with. The other part is men aren't wired the same and the expectation that a man can completely match your emotional expectations, your social IQ/experience is unrealistic. Most of the men I know, they are actively looking out for their wives, caring for their wives, listening to their wives, sharing duties, improving themselves, reading/watching relationship advice. Is their relationship perfect still? No. I can most times know what my partner is thinking? What she wants to eat? etc. But we disagree on some things and it's OK. In fact, I'm more socially/EQ in-tuned than her. She shuts down like a dude sometimes when she's in a bad mood.

[@rosiehippie]

Agreed, I listened to the whole video and I felt the message was mostly “put up with and understand your husband because he does things his way” and not that it’s a two-way street on each level of the relationship. Not that everything she said was bad. But I couldn’t help but feel that if I were a woman in an unhappy relationship listening to this, I would be more inclined to put it all on “oh he’s a man I just have to deal with this” rather than “this is something we can work on together and I cannot be expected to carry the weight of the emotional work of the relationship myself” this only works if your husband takes an EQUAL interest in tending to your needs in the relationship just as much as you do his

[@Peem_pom]

​@mellenix can you disagree without picking apart someone or with ad hominems? You seem like a person with very low tolerance for disagreement or different opinions. Consider that you may be talking to someone who has been brutalised by men

[@alenaadamkova7617]

@@mellenix Some male czech coach said that its healthy if men and women have also their own world, their own space for friends and hobbies. that if she forces him to be constantly included in every hobby, in his world, his friendhsips, and everything then it can be toxic, because at the same time she is neglecting her world, her hobbies, her friends, talks to her friends less, does her favorite hobbies less often..... so at the same time she feels "he is too weak" because he starts to adjust all his favorite hobbies to please her and yet she is the one who is naging him to do it... So she gets frustrated, he gets furstrated, for neglecting his interests. You can be partners but it doesnt mean he has to control everything you do in spare time, every hobby, or investigate every girlfriend you meet at the same time you are not supposed to investigate all his hobbies, interests and friends to feel included. Because if one of the partners is controlling, it like both sit in the restaurant and she gets her "half" of table, but at the same time she wants to have his half of table. She should let him to have his half of table, and he should let her to have her half of table and enjoy the dinner. It should be common understanding that some hobbies you do together and some hobbies you do separatedly with your friends, and that it doesnt mean that if you are not included in everything that your world is cheap or his world is cheap.

[@kaleidoscopeblue2514]

What Alison calls 'puttering,' my husband calls the 'bumblebee approach.' A prime example is going shopping. A female, aka me, uses the bumblebee approach (which drives him crazy) by going in the store and going from one item to the next based on what attracted me on the way to what I went into the store for. Whereas a man, aka him, is focused on what he went into the store to get, purchases it, and leaves.

[@Jamhael1]

The old caveman "hunter man & woman gatherer" psychology...

[@rachelmariasnow88]

Oh I love this. The bumble bee approach 😂

[@Jamhael1]

@@rachelmariasnow88 in the perception of us men, we are EXTREMELY "energy conscious" - for us, if the spenditure of energy employed into a certain task do not offer us a greater result than its cost, we don't do it.

[@Just...Peachy]

I guess I'm a man then because I am in and out 😂

[@Randompotatoes-qs7bm]

@@Just...Peachysame. I can’t stand these old evolutionary psychology ways of justifying behaviors because a lot of men and women don’t fit into these molds. I can’t speak as to how different genders think though … because I’m only one gender :)

[@Theloud20s]

Omg Alison Armstrong!!!!! Getting a spotlight shined on her!!!! What a time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I read her book this year. AHHHHHHH. She is changing lives!

[@jgarciajr82]

I'm a man and when I heard the part where she says, "you've got to wait for the hero," it hit something in me and I started crying. 🙏❤️🧠☯️✨🙌💎🔥

[@haileygirl9589]

I stopped the podcast half way through, got the audio book, read the whole thing in two days and now I’m back to finish watching 😂 (it was really good)

[@allthingsliax1300]

Same hereeee

[@sammyd9270]

I found the part about “withholding appreciation” from men to be interesting! I don’t think it’s something I realized I was doing lol it’s like if my partner isn’t appreciating or even acknowledging my constant work around the house….why would I congratulate him for doing one singular task while I’m doing 50 💀😭 that’s a tough one for me!

[@MsPants1632]

When I’m asked if I noticed something he had done I say “yes, did you notice all those clean underwear in your drawer?” 😂. I don’t need a big thank you or acknowledge for doing the everyday things and I guess I find it weird that he does. But I’ll be a little more appreciative now :)

[@Sammiejammie521]

Maybe if you actually try to appreciate your man, then maybe you would see a difference in him. They have different needs than us, and maybe his needs aren’t being met! Expecting someone else to be exactly like you, and need the exact same things as you is not a great way to go about a relationship.

[@LauraGarcia-il2ug]

should go both ways. but aprecciation can be shown in different ways. Not only with words

[@Jaylade]

maybe because you're doing too much for him

[@sundown6748]

Yeah like, “ thank you so much you are so amazing for picking up your own dirty socks while I do 65 things at the same time “

[@RyanFowlerSOS]

I just subscribed, because this is one of a very few women's shows about men I've seen, that treats men with respect and doesn't blame, shame or belittle them. AND the info is great, too! Kudos.

[@Gigi-Anai8c7l]

check out Pat Allen and John Gray

[@beingintrinsic]

I love that you said this. I know that when my content reaches the point where having a podcast makes sense I will be another female who speaks with respect and curiosity and amazement. Misplacing resentment and projecting it as fact is a toxic behaviour that comes from not properly processing emotions/needs and taking the responsibility to request and adjust engagement based on that reality, not just based on feelings.

[@summittspawn]

As a masculine woman a lot of this resonates with me also; I love it! Thank you!

[@julesr3066]

I’ve had Queens Code on my book shelf for 6 years and will finally pick it up and read it after listening to this. Alison’s aura is just divine

[@LoveMoneySecretsTV]

It's such a delight when a man takes care of all the details and leads the way...perfect for me to relax and soak everything in....ah!

[@Jamhael1]

As a men, let me tell you why: You let it go of your sword - this is why it is so easy now.

[@Just...Peachy]

I have yet to meet a man I can do this with. It would be nice though!

[@bhavna123]

Also me, yet to meet someone like that!!

[@Jamhael1]

@@Just...Peachy as if men are telepaths...

[@Jamhael1]

@@bhavna123 "perfection" do not exist in Nature...

[@elisabettafumagalli6239]

this is so much more helpful than telling us that men and women are enemies

[@tyelerstephens6405]

Very very good podcast. Found it on tiktok and as a guy I wanted to come watch it. You can learn a lot about yourself male or female!! " The Queen's Code: Advice PEOPLE NEED to Hear | relationship expert Alison Armstrong " All in all very good podcast

[@Portia620]

This woman is profoundly brilliant! A man to protect us from ourself! WOW! True love! Protect from enemies!

[@DamnTastyVegan]

Oh, so it’s men who should protect us from OURSELVES!?!! Got it. Take a look at domestic violence statistics and get back to me about that “protection”

[@Lebensbaustein]

​@@DamnTastyVegan also anyone who was fathered by or dated one of the many absent men who don't feel like protecting anyone but their own ego. 😂

[@zdravin4448]

​@@DamnTastyVegan Lesbian relationships have the highest number of dv, try again.

[@Miladee240]

Why do we need protection from ourselves, are our own enemies now? It just seems like we get into relationships for projects really, kind of like build a bear. I need a complete man, not to say perfect, but complete.

[@stephenrandall484]

@@zdravin4448 and men who do not report dv. seems to be some fems trolling.on here.

[@jannz079]

Thankyou so much!!! Am going through a tough time with my partner of 24 yrs. We are best friends but often our communication just doesn’t hit the mark. We both feel unheard, unappreciated and upset. To be fair, we have both changed so much from how we were when we met. The interruption thing is big for him when I’m trying to get clarity from what he is saying. He then refocuses on my interruption and never finishes what he was saying and it snowballs and comms just breaks down. I will now be more aware of just listening completely and I am so getting this book!! Ive been scouring you tube for the right advice and nothing was hitting for me, everything pointed to ‘he must be a narcissist, leave leave leave.’ Leaving is not an option and the advice I found was just not relating to what’s happening for us. We have immense love for each other but frustrated is where we are at. Leaving is not an option, we want to make it work. Plus 3 children and a fur baby who need us both. I am almost in tears so happy I found this video and this advice is exactly what I needed to hear, it all makes so much sense and she is just so right!!!! I have alot to learn here and am willing to learn and try. He is such a good man with lots of good intentions and I just need to understand men better lol and myself. Heres to being a better partner! Thankyou ty ty!! new premium sub right here!

[@saltandsriracha]

Omg this point at about 37 minutes. 😳😳😳 I always tell my husband to tell me when I have raccoon eyes... he says he will, but when I look in the mirror I have raccoon eyes - "hun why didn't you tell me I had raccoon eyes?" "I didn't see it" or "you look great!" 😂 this is so relatable!

[@spirulina3924]

I know what you mean but you calling it racoon eyes makes it sound adorable 😄☺️

[@Chap17]

Amazing yet men don't usually cheat with Racoons eyes 😂

[@trueisla857]

Her book changed my life and my relationships with men.

[@MichaelSuarez-cn5kv]

That part where she spoke about us as men opting out of dating a woman if we feel we can't be what she needs is one that I honestly thought women already knew. I went 10 years without dating because I wanted to go back to school and build up my career. I also recently developed generalize anxiety disorder and have been opting out of dating until I finish healing from it. It seems like there is always something in the way of me getting myself out there lol. There have been so many amazing women that I have met and I would just think to myself "if only I had my ducks in a row". What I'm saying is that sometimes a guy you might like isn't approaching you for reason that has nothing to do with disinterest. A lot of us genuinely feel like women, especially ones we like, truly deserve amazing lives.

[@fatemeh2560]

ok, I agree that you need to tell them what you need. Yes you do that once, but if it gets ignored over and over then they are not capable of caring for you. And the more you try to ask for it, the more you feel helpless and frustrated. I think a caring man in nature will care for you without asking. If they don't, that is their nature.

[@toomuchinformation]

I think that if a woman has to tell a man what she needs then it's game over. She needs to attract and elicit this behaviour from him. If she doesn't then she'll always be telling him and then give up. She does that by focusing and taking care of herself.

[@caliblue2]

I told the men in my life what I needed. They called me too sensitive, too needy and didn’t change a damn thing. No man in my life has EVER stood up for me against any threat, problem or insecurity. I have zero faith in men.

[@HeyLady08]

Agreed, I feel like the caveat that needs to mentioned is this advice is for GOOD, loving and loyal men. Not the many abusers out there.

[@ladyofspa]

​@@HeyLady08excellent point

[@joxenos01]

They weren't the right men for you, they didn't want to please you for whatever reason, better to know they aren't for you and move on

[@danilaroche1156]

You probably are attracted to men like your absent or neglectful dad.

[@Pure_Ohr]

If I could add, it’s very easy to bash and make a generalization based on our subjective experience. However, if you believe the subconscious mind basically creates all our external experiences, as I do, then it’s worth taking a look within for what limiting beliefs are attracting and creating this reality. It’s highly likely that as a child your needs and emotions were not seen and validated but dismissed and rejected.

[@sunnyadams5842]

We act as if their Doing Nothing isn't important and they act like our Wanting to Connect With Them isn't important....WOW!! THAT INSIGHT ALONE could save the planet!! WHat a fab convo I was lucky enough to stumble upon. Thanks, Ladies. 🎉

[@mcdancepants]

Just downloaded Alison Armstrong's book "The Amazing Development of Men, 2nd Edition" on Audible. Only 3.5 hours! So approachable. Thank you for introducing such a delightful author! Looking forward to diving into the rest of her work.

[@eilyl]

This is one of the best podcasts that I watched in my entire life. I bow to you and thank you for that.

[@samanthanichole6096]

I am single, but this is hard for me to understand after growing up with a father who was high anxiety and worked in law enforcement. He was/is always looking around, noticing things that my mother never noticed. He’s very good at reading people’s body language, facial expressions, etc. My dad actually always made fun of my mother for not being able to multitask. The older I get, the more I realize that my parents are somewhat atypical for their sexes. This was super fascinating!

[@jasminerathod9503]

That doesn't sound atypical at all though! He needs to be that way for his job.

[@beingintrinsic]

it sounds like his wiring for protecting was on high alert. Likely trauma exaggerated his testosterone driven behaviour... when someone is prone to flight in the FFFF trauma responses, they have ADHD like symptoms when triggered by a trauma so combine that with testosterone, it looks kind of like the hypervigilant traits you mentioned. interesting to ponder this... my best friend is similar to your description but then it went away when he felt safe to express authentically, use his boundaries and honour himself more. for him, plant medicine was a key catalyst for him leaving hypervigilant states and now he has very little of the adhd symptoms remaining.

[@wLBlue]

Smart man...everyone should be more aware...and if not don't have to understand but accept those around you that do...because they care.

[@Tof235]

My father is exactly like that , also used to be in law enforcement!!! Always telling me to be careful of a dozen things in every single situation and as another comment mentions, had high testosterone and definitely went through a traumatic childhood (his father was always sarcastic in a very mean way)

[@BlackTLiving]

I think there are highly anxious men who notice when something changes because a person did it. Won’t see dust or grime, but they are the ones who know where someone left their keys, etc.

[@martaso643]

I feel triggered listening to this. I feel like we women always have to be the ones doing the effort even to understand and tolerate men's behaviour. We have the weight of society on our backs, we need to care for everything, think about everything, work, home, kids, groceries, clothes, men. Imagine our "natural" characteristics: being super conscious and aware of everything, and now put us in the society we have (which was mostly created and maintained this way by men) and realise how we are going to burn out quick. On top of that we still need to be the ones trying to be better, studying podcasts and books, therapy, about relationships, parenting, etc. Of course we expect reciprocity because WE NEED to share the load we have on our backs with someone. Of course I feel frustrated. 😅 I'm sorry about my rant, still found the podcast interesting and I was honestly surprised by how triggered I felt. It shows I have to work more on myself 🥵😅

[@celiamergen2091]

I understand your frustration. The thing is though, the women want to be even more aware! And so they listen to podcasts like this so that they can understand more of what is going on. I think the best way to take these kinds of podcasts is to realize that both men and women can learn from each other. We can learn from men's focus, both with how they work and how they relax. Men can learn from us how to be more aware of what is going on around them. It shouldn't be an "I do this, you do that." It should be, we both work in different ways , "let's figure out how to work together and learn about each other."

[@marishapeters1647]

I think maybe you should take a look at the other side and realize what men are worrying about too. They worry about the same things we do, just in different ways.

[@martaso643]

@@marishapeters1647 yes absolutely. I am sure they worry too. 🙏 I genuinely feel like we live in such different realities sometimes. And I know for a fact that the way I perceive reality seems aburd to my partner, just as much as I feel the same about his perception of reality too sometimes. I am sure the way I felt about this podcast will open a new door for mutual understanding. 😊

[@Colin-cb8hv]

Cry harder feminist

[@apau21]

I agree with you but I don’t see an alternative. I think of it as part of our job in this earth 😊 if I could give you any advice it would be to find a partner that appreciates your soft skills and dedication to your growth and feels curious about podcasts or books you recommend. In other words make it part of your value and not as a burden. Hope this helps 💜

[@athinea1975]

Right.. why is it that most women including myself wake up go to work, clean the house on my days off, cook meals for us, wash his clothes, watch these type of podcasts to learn while he goes to work, then lies on the couch and plays Playstation games on his day off, where is his self awareness and how can i not jump to the conclusion he's superficial when all he displays is playing video games or watching tv when hes not at work..yet i have to show the appreciation????

[@janny.p]

Communicate that with him, set your boundaries, see how far he can go in doing chores. I'm a woman and I'm lazy, if someone else does these things (i.e. mom), I'd also want to watch TV all day after work. But if there is respect for my mom and also communication and if I care she is exhausted after work, I'll want to do the chores. The thing is chores don't seem like so much job when you are not doing them all, hence you don't appreciate someone doing them, it becomes invisible. But try being a team

[@Chap17]

Or maybe it's time for a trade in...maybe have him watch it 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DamnTastyVegan]

Exactly! Women’s labor isn’t valued as much in the patriarchy

[@cynthiacastro158]

You also teach a man how to treat you. Gentle and respectful but firm and communicate your needs with respect is key.

[@lorablackbird]

I had a boyfriend like that and he was just not the right partner for me. Sometimes it's as simple as that. You cannot change someone but you are the one who is chosing to be with him. 😉

[@chasergirl55]

Love this interview, so relaxing! However I know some verrrry talkative men. I’ve been holding space and listening to my father and brother my whole life. I’ve had to work through finding my voice and being seen and heard as a woman.

[@emmarennie4199]

Just finished Queens code nearly cried! I'm 50 . I got so offended when a man wld say to me " I need you to be here at such & such a time . I d say your not at work now don't order me about" lol 😮😂. Seriously 35 yrs of frustration/disappointments in relating to men. Thank You Alison!! 🎉🎉❤ xxx God Bless you xxx

[@queenoftiming]

I ADORE Alison Armstrong's energy. She truly embodies femininity and draws everyone in with her insightful words and easy laugh ❤

[@ChatswithLoco]

I think some of the comments that disagree aren’t taking the message with discernment . Of course, do not stay with someone who you don’t feel values or respects or sees you. This is a transformational option for relationships to see if they are repairable and to get you and your partner to connect in different ways. Not a Women’s obligation list of all they have to do to keep their man. If you want to go deeper with the partner that you already feel at least valued by… Try these, if not, then don’t.

[@calliope6623]

That's all true, but I would argue that relationship experts should be taking into account that not all of their listeners are in healthy relationships. In fact, many people in abusive relationships tend to seek wisdom in exactly these kinds of books, thinking it is their own fault and they can fix it, when they actually need help finding the courage to leave for their own well being. This is not a one in a million case, it is quite common. This author's advice, if heard by the wrong person, can easily feed right back into a harmful dynamic. There are other relationship experts out there that help people to be a better partner while also learning how to recognize when a person is or isn't able to be a good partner to them. This is not it.

[@Joyann1523]

Punching air right now. Spot on when she said men dont respond to woman. My husband. He is my kryptonite. I love him so much yet he will push a button lovingly to no end sometimes. He is a strudy oak that doesnt even move in the wind. And when your a woman that is a realization you have with life. That is a blessing.

[@laurengates921]

I’m not even half way and I’ve cried 3 times just realizing how much I needed this. I am so excited to implement this wisdom ❤

[@obohemmanuella4498]

I really love how enlightening this is. So beautiful to see two women basking in their femininity and helping others to the same Thank you!

[@narutoyondaime14]

I kept falling asleep cause it was the middle of the night and I was breastfeeding but every time I woke up, I listened and found a lot of what she says is founded on truth and I bet A LOT of research. Really want to get her audiobook and then maybe I might understand my husband better when he doesn't do something I want done right away and avoid needless arguments. Thank you for this podcast ❤

[@kerrikiser1440]

Blown away. Forty years with my husband in a “decent” relationship and whoa I have so much to learn. After listening to the Queen’s Code audiobook, I’m hungry for more. What’s should I read/listen to next?

[@DeborahTiffany]

The Empowered wife and things will get as good as you can stand

[@AlexaD-kz6pz]

Alison is a national treasure. Her books have taught me so much. Grateful for her work!

[@patpatbrown83]

"I can't protect you if you're in front of me." My boyfriend snapped at me because he was trying to find the train platform. I didn't know what he was looking for, really. It was my first time taking the train. We ended up having an argument. His logic was that he wanted to get us back to our hotel safely and on time. However, we didn't have plans to do anything else.

[@wendyhuntsman176]

Haha! I feel like that was a surprise ending

[@megcurtis4361]

Ha ha love it!

[@tinaw2033]

It’s funny cause my boyfriend didnt understand why I walk behind him. I feel more safe behind him as apposed to in front of him.

[@EriPages]

Why would you walk infront of your boyfriend regardless of where you are? Especially in a new environment?

[@Slowburn1226]

This is a mix to me. It’s safe behind the man it’s safe in front of the man. You either feel safe because he’s protecting you when he’s in front. But then me thinking as a man. I can’t protect you if you’re behind me. What if someone grabs from behind since you’re behind me. Unless we some where inside and back is facing a wall. I see this standing behind thing as more of a possible threat. But I do take in consideration what you women think.

[@JoyAdebambo]

Ellen, this is top notch production

[@emilypappis9060]

I love hearing the intro to your podcasts. It’s so well done! The images, music, everything!!

[@theellenfisherpodcast]

aweee thank you! I work so long and hard at them. it's my favorite part to get creative :)

[@sentientbeans]

Agreed!

[@Throughoursoul]

I could cry... I need this!!!

[@ButterflyElsy]

Thank God for the man He sent to me! And all the caring and providing he has done! I pray God makes me the wife he needs!! 💗💗

[@jullianneavery4587]

Beautiful and pretty sure this is how the last generation were taught.

[@wendyhuntsman176]

Wow, that's really precious :)

[@annaburke8537]

Such a good prayer 🙏🏻 ❤

[@fuego_photo]

I love how this is shot! The frames and the colours, beautiful!

[@hannahvanoverbeek4682]

HONEST REVIEW I've started reading her book and it's been so insightful. As someone who always viewed myself as highly pro-women power, this has been a interesting take. The scenarios Alison lays out in her book are scenarios I've struggled with for so long. How do I balance being a high-acheiver who knows I can "do it all" with being in a partnership that I can feel supported and loved in? I've only ever been in relationships where I was the provider, until my most recent relationship. This is the first relationship where I'm being provided for. I'm 2 years deep in love with this man, and after reading her book I understand how I've been holding him back in our relationship. And I got these answers in this book. As someone who has been very involved in our cultures idea that "we can give ourselves everything and do it better than men", this was a bit shocking to me. I feel like in the book, Kim's reactions and questions are exactly what I've been thinking too. It's refreshing to see my reaction reflected in her, especially on difficult topics that are radically different than what I've always believed was true. I started implementing my "attitude adjustment" a few weeks ago and I've already seen a tremendous difference in my relationship. The one thing I would say is to finish the book. I feel like Chapter 6 is particularly important because she covers balancing our needs with theirs. At the start of the book it really feels like the women in the relationship need to sacrifice everything (aka her needs) for the man to feel supported. It comes off that we need to be docile, flirty, and pleasent. Chapter 6 really clears that out and it's not about being a frilly princess, and it's more about being a "Queen" who can communicate her needs clearly, has discernment about if her needs are being met or not, and knows herself well enough to know what she needs. This book has helped me see what I've been doing right in our relationship (and why it was working so well) and what I could improve on and the areas I've struggled in. I will say that it's been so clear that the reason this book has been helping so much with my relationship, is because I've been with the right person for me to start with, we just needed to fine tune our approach. I haven't told my partner I've been reading this book, yet, and it's honestly been so wonderful to implement this new mindset and watch our relationship get even better than it was even just a month ago. Reading this book has been a wonderful addition to my own self-care ritual that I keep for myself and can work on in peace. On areas where I feel a particular resistance to, I just listen to those chapters again and try to understand it better. Before I read this book I felt so frustrated and I couldn't figure out why I felt so insecure and uncertain about the kind of women I want to be. For the first time I realized that I've always referred to other women, and myself, as "girls" (with a few exceptions) and I was uncomfortable with the word "woman". Now I understand that it's because I've felt like a girl trying to break out. I really love this way of thinking and this has given me so much confidence, peace, and guidance in knowing what I need to work on to get to the next level of my own personal growth. I'm still uncomfortable with some ideas, but I'm committed and I welcome the change! Can't wait to see what it will do for me and my partner.

[@alisonwall3825]

Ladies the title got me to listen and your message and voices really make sense and help. Good luck to the single ladies trying to break relationship patterns. We can do it!!!

[@roslynm5492]

Listen to keys to the kingdom first and then the queens code. They are so good.

[@RJARJA87]

So interesting .. but for me it was so different. My man always interrupted me. I never could tell him anything. And when he asked me something he even didn't listen to my answer. Also i asked him many times to stop doing so.. no change.. so i left. I dont think it was because he wanted to connect. He was just not interested in listening to me at all. I never felt heard and seen. I am a women and a good listener. I ask my son about his day, his friends, his interest, his gaming. And than he loves to talk about it.. so sweet, he glows when he just can talk about all that stuff which is so important to him. Now i am going to be even more aware of not interrupting him.

[@materiaartium9402]

She’s spot on. Bravo. I would add that people are truly individuals in the grand scheme of human and as such, we can express qualities of the other hormone at times and I believe it’s important to be aware of that. I will also add that being triggered by this podcast, and by anything, is a direct signal that something unresolved is seeking attention from you and until that thing is addressed, assured, momentarily nurtured, and healed/let go of - perhaps it isn’t time, just yet, to go out into the world seeking validation via this unresolved tenderness because it leads into blaming and you’ll continue to experience triggers.

[@catherinegilmore2709]

I was watching a man's channel on YT as a rebuttal to a Tik Tok a "pretty girl" uploaded complaining why men marry "plain girl" instead. It was a 15-20 rebuttal, something to listen to while I dressed for the day. It was a video, but what he said at the end was the BEST. He literally said, " and that's all I have to say about that." Amazing! Now, I am trying to get my husband to do the same in our conversations.

[@lizetteani8804]

Love this! I think understanding the difference between how a man and woman think are very important in having a healthy relationship.

[@CarlYota]

Not just in HOW they think but WHY they evolved to think that way, is very important. Otherwise it feels so arbitrary and we often fill in the blanks with woo woo stuff. As an example. Men don’t deprioritize feelings “just because” that’s how men are. It was evolutionarily adaptive and necessary to do that for men. There are reasons why male brains are like this. It’s also helpful to think about what a Stone Age tribal life actually was. What kinda of relationships did our female ancestors actually have with our male ancestors. It most certainly wasn’t til death do us part pair bonds. And it definitely wasn’t two people out in the Amazon alone. The work the tribe did as a whole, to keep individual woman feeling mentally well is often overlooked. One man on a modern society cannot replace what living 24/7 around fifty other women did for our female ancestors. People often just expect too much from pair bonds. It’s likely that no person in human history had the type of fantasy pair bond modern people want today. We’re trying to replace the lost tribe with single people. That’s never going to work. The tribe was just a better form factor for humans than a society of strangers. A marriage isn’t gonna fix that. So understanding what your partner actually can be to you is important too.

[@sierra8330]

Oh my gosh!!! I read this book years ago and I’m so glad it’s resurfacing for me! It’s a really amazing hidden gem!

[@jessenceq3250]

As an INFJ woman, my conversations are diffused, interconnected, multifaceted whilst also being mindful of a culminating point of vision and meaning. So it seems I am internally androgenous haha It's always awkward trying to categorize and show differences when there is so much overlap and other elements involved Due to being highly intuitive (vs sensory minded women) and having adhd, I hyperfocus and cannot easily transition from one task to another. Really struggle with starting something Gender, personality, nurturing, culture, mental quirks, ptsd etc

[@ekaterinasergeyeva453]

Also, as an INFJ you let others talk, don't you? Be it a man or a woman, they talk and you listen. Not all women are talkers...

[@silv-eee]

As a neurodivergent INTP woman I couldn't relate to the "diffuse" thing at all. I also find peace in being focused, hate to be interrupted, and prefer to do one thing at a time. Totally related to the "no protection against criticism" thing, though.

[@cianajames55]

I concur

[@User-hn1wg]

Would love help on this topic too. Please share any recommendations! Thanks in advance :)

[@BridgeBuilder2006]

Alison Armstrong has studied many thousands of men for many years and taught her insights. There are interviews and lessons by her on KZbin. Her research reveals that men instinctively want to help women. That makes them feel fulfilled at a deep level. But women must allow and appreciate that dynamic. Her insights are packed into her fascinating fiction books Keys to the Kingdom and Queens Code. I heard the audiobooks during my daily walks and I was amazed at how she packed wisdom into clever storylines.

[@luciaprincipiano980]

Hi darling...could I talk to you? Have u got an instagram account or email? Thanks

[@slowroastedmarshmallow9226]

Helpful and Hilarious "I finally realized Why men don't see dust... IT DOESN'T MOVE." Explains So Much!!

[@marshmutiso]

And it's also not beauty and doesn't really interfere with productivity

[@tmorgan467]

oh my goodness, how incredible! I love Alison and have been listening to her for years, she is such a gift to the world. Thank you for having her on!

[@reneecherrie]

Whoa! This woman is filled with wisdom! I most definitely need to read this book! It will help me understand my son's more ❤🎉

[@theexperienceof...5357]

Her message is so important and can change the world if more people understood

[@junedreamer]

i’ve been in a relationship for five years and hearing y’all talk about this is blowing my mind omfg

[@michellebannister8217]

This is Soooo very POWERFUL! I Am grateful. This is Me at 61 and my Boyfriend of 6 years age 63.

[@thecitizenjoan]

Thankful for the beauty of the advice of older women.

[@the_lyrical_woodsman]

Only ask the question that you're willing to wait for the answer. Beautiful thank you. I'll be using this as a boundary for anyone who interrupts my peace and productivity going forward.

[@nikarwool2709]

I have watched so many podcast about trying to improve my marriage, improve myself and understanding ny husband. This is the best podcast, most relatable, easy to understand and straight to the point. So many questions I have had were answered. Thank you!

[@CarlYota]

If you really want to understand humans, look into evolutionary psychology / biology. It explains what we actually are, evolved animals. And how males and females evolved slightly differently.

[@jp5419]

No one can make anyone happy. That’s each of our own responsibility.

[@PhoenixAurelius-138]

After reading many of the comments here, where women are dissatisfied with the advice given in this podcast, disgusted with the "patriarchy", and overall, dissatisfied with the men in their lives, it's clear to me that we as women have fully fallen into the trap of society, the lie, that we need to "do it all" even when the men in our lives don't help. We are also under the false impression that we have to better ourselves to make it work and carry the weight of the relationship, when the real problem is, we have shitty men radars and choose relationships not suitable for our ultimate goals. Maybe we sleep with the guy too soon and get attached, or maybe we just don't want to be alone and he's the only one giving us attention. But if we actually were coming from a fulfilled place and solid intuition, we'd know right away what guys were good or bad for us. Unfortunately, the men we often choose are not living in their masculine energy, are lazy and weak minded; and meanwhile, we women become more stressed out, argumentative, and demanding. Nobody's happy. And yet.... We women do it to ourselves! Nobody held a gun to our heads and made us be in relationships with men that were not right for us. We are surrounded by men who are strong, hard working, and grounded, but we CHOOSE someone else. And then we stay with these men, trying to change them to fulfill our expectations. Society has done a number on both men and women in this regard. The only way we can get what we want is to choose differently. If women start actively choosing more supportive and strong men, I guarantee other men will rise to the challenge. We can't change others. We can only change ourselves, who we choose to have in our lives, and how we allow others to treat us.

[@Dawn2Dusk23]

OMG YASSSSSSSS GO OFF QUEEN!!!!! 👑💖💖💖💖👑 I love this comment, totally expressed my thoughts too!

[@paulahyatt5732]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@calliope6623]

I would agree with you on most of what you are saying, besides the part about us being surrounded by men who are strong, hard working, and grounded. Maybe you are, and that is wonderful, but many of us are not.

[@robertcunningham9626]

Dont interrupt... Great advice.

[@RationalNon-conformist]

And don’t watch porn :)

[@shyannphillips4682]

This video has explained so many past arguments I've had with my husband and im not even half way through the video

[@BrubsFinelli]

I never really leave a comment on videos but I just could not not show my gratitude for this chat. Thank you so much! It change my perspective on life and on myself.

[@eleneasatiani2753]

I am listening to this podcast for the third time and each time more and more understanding comes, and thank you so much for this deep, reach and practical information, it has brought amazing clarity to my relationship and helped me tremendously ❤

[@euge.sosa.b]

Me waiting in silence:😄 My husband silent: 😐 Me silent: 😀 My husband Silent: 😐 me: 🙂 him: 😐 me: 😐 him: 😐

[@skyeeesss]

Lmfao

[@Alainesteph]

🤣🤣🤣

[@CarlYota]

Gender generalities don’t trump big five personality traits. If he’s super introverted he may not talk much. The problem wasn’t that you kept interrupting him so that’s not the solution either.

[@sintel_]

He's just not ready to talk. 😂

[@freedomgrowers333]

This is excellent. Alison really knows her stuff!

[@mirrorclesmatures1833]

Honestly, honestly… love this.

[@roshandacummings3423]

GIRL. What I have suffered from in the Men vs. Women conversations is MY MAN IS NEVER THE STEREOTYPE. I have to say >>> ELLEN, this was *SO* helpful. Hahaha. Oh man, my dude is the feeler, the connector, the lover of intimacy! So, over and over and over again, I get let down because the advice is "Men just aren't expressive like we are, blah blah etc" or "They just want you to respect them" and I'm left with bubkis because my guy wants to share his feelings, his failures, and wants me to adore him. What about the men who are sensitive, internet?! But this interview with Mrs. Armstrong gave enough width and depth to describe *even my partners*. I see a LOT of this in him, in his own ways, I have HEARD him gripe about these things, and I have new ways to show up for him and connect through biases I wasn't even totally cognizant of ("He's just a woman in a man's body"). Buying the audio book immediately and looking forward to all her hours of video. Thank you thank you.

[@michaelsanchez8457]

I love Alison so much. My friend that exposed me to her did the listening thing to me. It was unique.

[@auag19]

@31:12 I'm a woman but I would have the exact same reaction. Interrupt me while reading/working/even watching a silly video and I'll be annoyed. Annoy me more than once and I'll be suuuuper annoyed with you, doesn't matter who you are to me.

[@faithsookram864]

One of my favorite episodes to date!

[@gabriellewalker3282]

Interesting how she said men have 5 layers of protection against criticism and women are more "easily swayed by to slightest imperfections" yet still only women have the obligation to not with hold appreciation and speak life into him and all that...but women just have to automatically know that because he always eats the food you give him, and wear the clothes you wash fold and put away and enjoyed the basketball game you bought the tickets for him and his friend to go to...that he appreciates it because men "don't know how to/dont't like to express those emotions" ???... are women not suppose to expect a simple thing such as reciprocity from a completely capable ADULT MALE who is suppose to be the "LEADER OF THE HOUSEHOLD"...I got having consideration for the fact that men aren't wired like women and need space for themelves...but what about that women's emotional safety? being able to protect them in a fight and give them money when they need it isn't the only type of safety women need in a relationship...the point of men needing emotional safety as well is definitely noted, but being able to give a type of love you want to receive should be acheivable...

[@Jamhael1]

As a men, let me ask you so I can provide some light in this matter: Your requests are based on what standard?

[@gabriellewalker3282]

@@Jamhael1 my requests are based on what standard???? Wtf kinda question is that??? Let me still try to answer. My requests are based on the standard of being able to provide ur partner with the emotional safety u also require in a relationship 🙂

[@Jamhael1]

@@gabriellewalker3282 you - and EVERY HUMAN ON THE PLANET, in fact - will never be capable to provide or achieve such a thing. Humans are FLAWED - you can't expect perfection from flawed beings. So, no - you will never obtain such "emotional safety" because such thing simply do not exist. At best, you can have TRUST in your partner, but that is the limit

[@calliope6623]

You are absolutely right. She is insisting on denying or making excuses for the fact that so many men are content to exploit their female partners and ignore their needs. Please don't stress out too much about what this lady is saying. We do not have to be the sole givers in our relationships just because we are women. We do not have to recreate the patriarchal dynamics of the past. We have the freedom to live independently and look for a partner who is ready to be our equals.