Let me ask you something: Would you take financial advice from someone who’s broke?
No? Then why are we taking relationship advice from people who are single and have never been married?
Today is Valentine’s Day, and this is the ONLY relationship episode I’m doing all year. And I’m not bringing on just anybody—I’m sitting down with Dr. Christopher Reed, a man who’s been married for 30 years, together with his wife for 32 years, and has been coaching couples since 2011.
This isn’t theory. This isn’t what’s trending on social media. This is what ACTUALLY works.
If you’re single and tired of bad advice…
If you’re in a relationship and struggling with money fights…
If you’re married and want to strengthen your foundation…
This conversation will change how you see relationships forever.
Dr. Reed said something that stopped me in my tracks: “You are her second most important decision. Her first yes is God. Her second yes is YOU.”
That put weight on my shoulders I’d never felt before. And if you’re a man watching this, you need to feel that weight too.
Let’s get into it.
📌 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Introduction: Why This is My Only Relationship Show of 2026
2:15 – Why I Only Take Advice From Married People
5:30 – Meet Dr. Christopher Reed (Married 30 Years)
8:45 – Why 85% of Relationship Experts Are Single
12:20 – The Y.O.U. Framework: Work on Yourself First
16:40 – What Women Need: Feel Special + Feel Safe
22:15 – What Men Need: Feel Respected + Feel Appreciated
28:30 – You Are Her Second Most Important Decision (Heavy Truth)
34:10 – The Trigger Scale: Are You an A, B, C, D, or F?
40:25 – Study the Opposite Sex (Why Most People Skip This)
46:50 – Understand Your Partner: The 3 Emotional States
52:30 – Why Couples Fight About Money (The Real Reason)
58:15 – Should Men Make Six Figures Before Marriage?
1:04:40 – The Relationship Fire Drill (Ask These Questions)
1:10:20 – Why Relationships Won’t Save You From You
1:15:45 – Dr. Reed’s Wife Saved His Life (Powerful Testimony)
1:20:30 – Final Thoughts & Action Steps
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