Own and Recognize Your Contribution in Relationship Failures with AJ Grossman - Episode 279

<p>Episode 279 is about knowing your why.</p> <p>Commitment is the single most important key to a successful relationship. With a background in business administration and information technology, AJ Grossman now practices law as a result of an internal force - his calling. He knows what he wants from life: to help people turn around their marriage for the better so that kids can grow up with happy parents.</p> <p>In a marriage, there needs to be an equal balance between both partners. Otherwise, the marriage will fail. However, if you know what you want from this relationship from the start—that may help you decide whether or not to stay. It's vital that people can take care of themselves first before they are able to take care of others.</p> <p>Do you want to know your why? Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to find yourself. Follow us on this journey at<a href="https://ianlobas.com/podcast/"> <u>https://ianlobas.com/podcast/</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Quick Timestamps</strong></p> <p>00:04:45 AJ's story</p> <p>00:08:33 I felt like I fit</p> <p>00:12:28 How are we going to separate ourselves</p> <p>00:12:51 Going with the flow of things</p> <p>00:16:50 Idea on marriage</p> <p>00:17:20 Getting married too young</p> <p>00:17:49 Core values</p> <p>00:19:24 Recognizing your own contribution to a failed relationship</p> <p>00:21:01 Lenses we look at the world through</p> <p>00:21:50 Every failed relationship is an opportunity</p> <p>00:26:43 Cheating doesnt have to end in divorce</p> <p>00:29:26 Seeking opportunities</p> <p>00:31:00 Adverse childhood experiences</p> <p>00:34:01 Getting married later in life</p> <p>00:36:18 Stale marriages</p> <p>00:40:29 Distractions in marriage</p> <p>00:43:44 Fear of the unknown</p> <p>00:44:17 Using marriage as identity</p> <p>00:46:08 Self worth and esteem in marriage</p> <p>00:48:39 Doing things to fit in vs align with purpose</p> <p>00:50:18 Aligning with the true you</p> <p>00:52:38 Victims picking themselves up after divorce and thriving</p> <p>00:54:0