Men Aren’t Asking for Too Much — They’re Asking to Be Understood

Why does dating feel exhausting, confusing, and transactional?
In this powerful conversation, #AprilMason and her daughter #AdriannaOnubogu unpack the unspoken dynamics between men and women—why men feel unseen, why women feel pressured, and how performance has replaced presence in modern relationships.

In this episode, we explore the journey of personal growth and finding a new beginning after divorce. Hear insights on moving on from divorce and the process of *rebuilding after divorce*, offering practical wisdom. Discover how to navigate emotional healing and the path to *finding love again*.

From emotional safety to masculine identity, this episode challenges popular narratives and offers a grounded, honest framework for real connection.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Why High-Value Relationships CAN Be Replicated
00:13 – Meet April Mason & Adriana: Identity, Femininity & Transformation
00:39 – What Men Really Want: April & Adriana Break It Down
01:02 – Menopause, Hormones & Relationship Miscommunication
01:13 – Why Modern Women Expect Loss Instead of Partnership
01:26 – The Trap of Performing Femininity
01:45 – Infidelity, Repair & The Question Couples Must Answer
02:04 – How Long Should You Vet a Man?
02:22 – Why You Don’t Revoke Access When He’s Trying to Fix It
02:33 – Dating After Divorce: April’s Marriage Story
02:46 – Why Women Fall Into the Performing Femininity Cycle
03:07 – April’s Daughter Joins: Generational Wisdom on Femininity
03:41 – Why April Always Attracted Provider Men
04:03 – How Perimenopause Blindsided April
04:33 – Lupus + Hormones: April's Health Journey During Marriage
05:12 – Adriana’s Natural Gift for Reading Men
06:13 – Feminine Women Don’t Fight Men’s Nature
07:00 – “What Are Men Exactly?” The Viral Explanation
07:55 – Redefining Biblical ‘Helpmate’: Masculine & Feminine Mirrors
08:41 – Social Media, Gender Wars & Real-Life Connection
09:13 – Why Women Choose Men Who Aren’t Aligned With Them
10:20 – Why Women Feel Burnt Out From ‘Being Feminine’
11:00 – The Real Reason Marriages Fail After the Wedding
12:03 – “I’m Tired of Being Feminine” — Relationship Exhaustion
13:02 – Three Things Sabotaging Modern Dating
14:49 – Why We Keep Choosing the Wrong Partner
17:17 – The #1 Thing Men Need That Costs Women Nothing
20:29 – Childhood Wounds That Shape Adult Relationships
22:10 – Don’t Revoke Access to a Man Who’s Trying to Repair Things
23:30 – Why You MUST Leave if You Cannot Forgive
25:50 – “Women Be Doing Wild Stuff Too” — Coaching Stories
27:02 – Vetting Men: April Mason's Framework
31:05 – Confidence vs Self-Esteem in Dating
33:03 – How April’s Daughter Realized She Never Learned Love
34:33 – Dating a Man Who Was a Duplicate of Her Ex-Husband
36:00 – The Identity Shift That Finally Helped Her Choose Better