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How a Man’s Internal Conflict Creates Stress for His Woman
Life is full of conflict, but perhaps the most difficult are the internal battles a man faces.
These struggles, whether mental, emotional, or existential, often remain hidden beneath a facade of strength and control.
Society expects men to be stoic, to “man up” and hide heir emotions, under wraps, and handle their problems alone.
But the truth is, those inner struggles don’t just stay inside. They end up leaking into every aspect of a man’s life, especially his relationships.
When a man feels conflicted inside — when he’s unsure of his choices and decisions, about what he wants, or where his life is going—it affects his relationship. Those struggles don’t just weigh on him, the pressure gets to his woman.
She can sense his pain, confusion, or frustration. She becomes a mirror to what he’s going through.
His feelings start to spill over into the relationship, making it harder for both of them even if they never have a direct conversation about it.
In my early 20s, I was trapped in a relationship that left me feeling torn. It was like I was living two different lives: one in which I was making promises I knew I couldn’t keep, and another where I quietly knew deep down that something just wasn’t…
