Episode
# 123: The #1 Thing That Pushes Men Away (It’s Not What You Think)
- Published
- Sep 9, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 1225
- Processing state
not_requested
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/relationship-advice-for-women-feminine-energy-with-adrienne-everheart-5077313/episodes/123-the-1-thing-that-pushes-men-away-it-s-not-what-you-think/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/relationship-advice-for-women-feminine-energy-with-adrienne-everheart-5077313/123-the-1-thing-that-pushes-men-away-it-s-not-what-you-think.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
Think the biggest problem in relationships is cheating, money, or lack of love? Think again. (PS - don't miss links below!) The #1 relationship killer is criticism — and most women don’t even realize they’re doing it. In this episode, I shares why criticism makes men pull away, shut down, and stop listening — and what to say instead so your man feels drawn closer, heard, and appreciated. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why even “innocent” advice or suggestions feel like criticism to men The hidden ways women criticize without realizing it How unmet needs trigger criticism in relationships Word-for-word examples of what to say instead of criticism How to use Feminine Energy to get your needs met without pushing him away 💖 Resources & Links: 📘 Get my ebook: https://everheartcoaching.com/500-ways-to-talk-to-a-man — Scripts & phrases that create connection, not distance. 💌 Feeling the distance after a breakup? [The ABCs to Get Him Back https://everheartcoaching.com/get-him-back 🌹 Join my private group coaching membership, [iHeartLove Academy] https://iheartloveacademy.mn.co — monthly & yearly subscriptions available, with live classes and expert support. If you have read this far, GUESS WHAT! Here's the EGO STATES class I taught in iHeartLoveAcademy. Enjoy it and please consider joining my private coaching portal! LIve weekly classes and more! xoxo, Adrienne Everheart