The Shocking Psychology of Nice-Guy Syndrome - Dr Robert Glover, PhD

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Robert Glover — a therapist, coach, writer, and relationship expert with over 40 years of professional experience. He is the author of “No More Mr. Nice Guy”, which has helped thousands of men world-wide break free from the hidden epidemic of nice guy syndrome, improving their relationships, career, and overall quality of life in the process.

In this conversation, we explore:

— How the early programming that helped us to survive as infants becomes maladaptive later in life

— Robert’s Strategies for self soothing in stressful situations

— The origins and hidden dangers of nice guy syndrome

— What women really want in men and the importance of creating emotional tension in relationships.

And more.

You can learn more about Dr Glover’s work at https://www.drglover.com.

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Dr. Robert Glover, therapist, coach, speaker, and educator is a relationship expert with over 40 years of professional experience. The author of the groundbreaking, No More Mr. Nice Guy, the best-selling Dating Essentials for Men, and the recently released, Dating Essentials for Men: Frequently Asked Questions, Dr. Glover has helped thousands of men world-wide transform their lives and get what they want in relationship, sex, and career.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:53 - No More Mr. Nice Guy
08:10 - The Nice Guy Dilemma
17:26 - From Nice Guy to Integrated Man
32:37 - How Awareness Transforms Response
45:28 - Curiosity, Trauma, and Why Nice Guys Finish Last
59:53 - Breaking the 'Nice Guy' Syndrome
01:13:02 - Dr Glover’s Resources

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Interview Links:

— Dr Glover’s website - https://www.drglover.com/