You’ve probably heard about toxic masculinity. In this week’s podcast, Scot and Emily McKay speak about virtuous masculinity and femininity.

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My podcast guests, Scot and Emily McKay, are professional dating and relationship coaches, authors and podcast hosts. Together they founded X & Y Communications, which focuses on equipping and empowering men and women who want to go from good to great in their relationships.

They reach over 300,000 people all over the world through their newsletters, podcasts and social media. They are the authors of ten books between them, including four Amazon #1 bestsellers, and have been featured by over 400 media outlets worldwide.

Both Scot and Emily are Traveler’s Century Club members, having explored well over 100 countries together, often with their four children. Their travel blog and podcast can be found at www.wingitworldwide.com.

Check out highlights below for EP349: Virtuous Masculinity and Femininity vs. “Toxic Masculinity”.

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In this video, I share 4 tips for how you can manage your emotions when he says, “I need time”. This will make a man WANT to come back to you.

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We all dread that moment when a man says, “I need time”. What do you do? Give him time, AND set some limits.

In this video, I address some important questions to ask yourself when he wants to take time, and what you can do to stay empowered during that break, so you don’t let anxiety sabotage your relationship.

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My podcast guest, James L. Creighton, shares practical tips for building strong relationships in spite of seeing the world through different realities.

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My podcast guest, James L. Creighton, PhD, is the author of Loving through Our Differences and several other books. He has worked with couples and conducted communications training for nearly 50 years around the world.

Check out the show notes below for Episode 346: Building Strong Relationships in Spite of Our Differences.

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Marie Kondo’s ‘Art of Tidying Up’ is all about asking ‘Does it spark joy?’ In this video, I share how to apply this to your love life.

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A few years ago, a friend told me about Marie Kondo, a Japanese organizing consultant. Her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, a huge bestseller, set off a decluttering craze across the world. When Netflix created a series based on her book, I had to see what all the fuss was about, and I was pleasantly surprised.

Marie Kondo is much more than an organizer. She transforms people’s lives by helping them let go of what doesn’t spark joy. And that got me to thinking; can we apply the Marie Kondo method to dating and relationships?

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Valentine’s Day can be a nightmare. In this video, I share many tips on how to survive Valentine’s Day without losing your dignity—or your mind!

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William Shakespeare said, “Expectation is the root of all heartache”. While Valentine’s Day can be wonderful day to celebrate love, it can also put undue pressure on all of us. In this video, I share tips to help you survive Valentine’s Day without letting it get you down.

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Have you ever caught yourself falling for potential? You meet someone online, you think he could be the one, and you can’t wait to meet. And then…

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Has this ever happened to you?

You’re dating online, and you spot a man who seems amazing! He’s handsome, he’s read all the right books, and he also likes the Grateful Dead and hiking! He seems like he could be the perfect match. You exchange a few messages, chat briefly, and the first date is set. “What if I’m about to meet my future husband?” you nervously think as he’s about to enter the restaurant.

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