She says she’s done, movers booked, divorce lawyer on speed-dial. Do you level up and reclaim respect—or let her go and start over? John and Nicole break down the brutal path from blindsided husband to high-value man, debating whether fighting for a dying marriage is strength or desperation.
⏱️ Timestamps (approx.)
0:00 Cold open: “Even though she’s leaving you…”—why terms matter
2:30 Shock phase: blindsided men & early warning signs they missed
4:30 Kids, housework, careers—the hidden resentment load
10:00 Silent checkout: subtle clues she’s already halfway gone
16:30 Respect erosion & masculine drift—how it starts, how to stop it
22:30 Workplace validation and the “new guy” threat
25:30 Bedroom shutdown: sex declines and what it really signals
28:40 Cheating suspicions vs facts—panic or pattern?
33:15 Level-up blueprint: fitness, finance, frame, social proof
40:25 Negotiating new terms: boundaries, leadership, non-negotiables
49:30 Ultimatums, timing, and knowing when to walk away
59:00 Rapid-fire takeaways & next-episode teaser
👇 Links & Resources
• Podcast site – https://betterthanperfectpod.com
• Instagram – https://instagram.com/betterthanperfectpodcast
• Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0Os5mBb4WMKy7rw5GMHDN7
• Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-than-perfect-a-relationship-podcast/id1719469324
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