119. At 50: My Biggest Lessons of a Life Well Lived

“Honesty without kindness is just cruel. But kindness without honesty is manipulation. And honesty with kindness, that’s divine. So I think that’s an inquiry that serves us well to live in, like, ‘How can I be honest?’ ‘How can I be transparent in a way that also takes into account her sensitivity?’” — Bryan Today on Men, This Way: 4:15 – Reflecting on Bryan’s podcast journey and the evolution of Men, This Way 8:16 – Insights into Bryan’s varied experiences and their impact on his philosophy 16:25 – The significance of personal growth and spiritual connection 18:46 – Understanding how personal growth evolved over the decades 21:22 – The importance of sharing Bryan’s learnings and insights from his journey to the world 31:44 – Misconceptions about honesty in relationships 35:54 – Choosing your partner daily and overcoming disappointments 40:05 – Vulnerability as a strength and its role in building connections  52:55 – Emerging trends that can significantly impact relationships 56:10 – Embracing fatherhood and future aspirations  43:10 – Rapid-fire questions: Relationship advice, books, and skills Resources: Books mentioned: Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Intimate Communion by David Deida Connect with Bryan & Tait: Website: bryanreeves.com  Instagram: @bryanreevesinsight / @taitarend08 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]