The Intimacy Trap- 7 Tactics Men Use to Control You Without Looking Like the Bad Guy | Dr Spirit PT2
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The Intimacy Trap- 7 Tactics Men Use to Control You Without Looking Like the Bad Guy | Dr Spirit PT2

44:39 Jan 22, 2026
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Ready for the real talk? In part two, Dr. Spirit and Lisa Bilyeu get even deeper, unpacking the emotional rollercoaster of love, boundaries, and all those “why does he DO that?!” questions you’ve probably vented about to your girlfriends. They get into everything from why it’s so hard to walk away, to how to communicate without losing yourself, and the sneaky ways gaslighting shows up (yep, even Taylor Swift can relate). With juicy listener questions, viral video clips, and laugh-out-loud moments, Spirit dishes on how to spot performative affection vs. the real deal, why relationships fall apart when you stop trying, and why it’s totally OK to expect (and get!) more from love.  SHOWNOTES Infidelity, ownership, and why it’s NOT your fault The hard convo: when “life stuff” gets in the way of intimacy The MANY forms of infidelity, yes, emotional and financial too The ultimate red flag: when you start to shrink Why the real offense is when you stick around Take your power back, he doesn’t need to change for you to leave Why we crave validation from the very people that hurt us Are your “forevers” even aligned? Are you his partner, or his mom? (Breaking down viral “mental load” drama) The relationship falls apart when you stop trying, now what? How to spot real love from fake affection (for the romantics) Spirit’s nonprofit: how to get involved and give back   Thank you to our sponsors: Found: Open a Found account for FREE at http://found.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Daily Look: 50% code WOI https://dailylook.com Follow Dr. Spirit: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talk2spirit/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talk2spirit   Nonprofit (T2S C.A.R.E.S.): https://www.t2scares.org    FOLLOW LISA BILYEU:Instagram: ?https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/? YouTube: ?https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact? Tik Tok: ?https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
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