Unconditional Respect
In this podcast, Gerhard and Jocelyne discuss why respect is often such a critical component of relationships for men. Why do men crave respect? What does respect look like? How can respect be unconditional? Join us for a great conversation!
Our conversation on respect is based on Shaunti Feldhahn’s book For Women Only. This is an eye-opening book that helps women understand why men think and act the way they do. After conducting a national survey and personal interviews with over a thousand men, Shaunti summed up her findings into eight main ideas. At the top of this list was the issue of respect.
In a week we will publish a written summary and reflection on this topic which explores all the themes presented in Feldhahn’s chapter on respect in For Women Only.
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