Why do so many men struggle to express emotion—and what happens to marriages when they do?
In this compelling episode of Marriage IQ, Drs. Heidi and Scott Hastings sit down with psychologist Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, whose groundbreaking work on the emotional development of men and boys reveals surprising truths.
From toddler tears to marital tension, Dr. Vanderhorst explains how boys are taught early on to suppress tenderness, sadness, and fear—and how that emotional restriction shows up later in intimacy, conflict, and connection.
Together, they explore:
💬Why boys are born more emotionally expressive than girls
💬 How culture trains men to mute their feelings
💬 What women can do to invite emotional depth without fear or shame
💬 Simple tools (like “feeling words” lists) to help families nurture emotional fluency
It’s an eye-opening conversation about healing generations of emotional silence—and building marriages where men and women can truly feel, connect, and grow together.
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