Do all relationships struggle? What even is intimacy … really? Why do so many men struggle with relationships and intimacy? In this episode, my very special guest and I dive into these questions and more for useful insights to make a meaningful difference in your life … And my very special guest is … my wife of 8 years … Silvy Khoucasian …  Silvy is brilliant and bad-ass in her own right. She’s the host of the popular instagram community under her name, where she writes about attachment, healthy boundaries, relational dynamics … I’m constantly hearing from people, even my own clients often, who tell me they saw something she posted the other day that struck them deeply …  Silvy is already a world renowned and highly sought after expert on the subject of healthy relationships and how to create and maintain them.  She’s been interviewed by Vogue Magazine, Playboy Magazine, Allure Magazine, featured by Buzzfeed and countless other worldwide media. In today’s episode Silvy and I dive into The 2nd Pillar of a Thriving Man: Intimacy … which is one of The 5 Pillars of a Thriving Man: Purpose. Intimacy. Family. Brotherhood. Spirituality.  We talk about our relationship and each of our cultures, family systems, backgrounds that we brought into the relationship, and some of the challenges we’ve faced as a result of that. We did clash at the beginning of our relationship, a lot, even broke up after just 4 months, even still today sometimes we clash. But that is exactly what we both needed and continue to need to grow in our relational capacity to love. We fought hard against our differences early on, and it almost cost us both a great relationship. We talk about all that and more, as we invite you into our love story, and our adventure in intimacy both with ourselves and each other …  One last thing …  The time is NOW to apply for “ELEVATE 2024 – My year-long coaching journey for men committed to thriving in life” … enrollment is open. I’m only inviting 10 men to go through all of 2024 with me, personally, on the adventure of a lifetime. And already 6 spots are taken. Only 4 spots remain. If you’re ready to rise above the distractions & compulsions sabotaging you from living your fullness as a man. If you’re done trying to lone-wolf it through life, bearing all your burdens alone … this is for you. ELEVATE 2024 includes personal coaching with me for an entire year, alongside a select group of trustable men on the journey with you. We’ll also meet in person for a 5-day retreat mid-way through in a beautiful spot in nature. Through this experience these men, and I, will become your brothers for life.  You can learn more and hear about past participant’s experiences at  https://bryanreeves.com/elevate  Now, let’s get back to this encounter with my lovely Lady Silvy Khoucasian. This is a very special episode in which we both get vulnerable about our experience together.  I strongly encourage you to stay tuned all the way through to the end of this episode of Men, This Way … Alright,  Let’s dive … CONNECT WITH SILVY  Instagram – @silvykhoucasian Official Website – www.silvykhoucasian.com CONNECT WITH BRYAN  Instagram – @bryanreevesinsight Youtube – @bryanreevesofficial Facebook – @Bryanreevesofficial Tiktok – a href="https://www.tiktok.