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Why Good Relationships Fail – Interview with Zach Brittle of Marriage Therapy Radio

In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I sit down with Zach Brittle, host of Marriage Therapy Radio, to talk about why good relationships fall apart even when both people care deeply about each other. We get into why two-thirds of relationship conflicts never resolve, how negativity quietly poisons even strong marriages, and why working on yourself is the single best investment you can make in your relationship. If you’ve ever brushed past red flags while dating and wondered if they’d catch up with you later, this conversation is for you.

About Today’s Guest: 

Zach has been teaching, mentoring, and counseling couples for nearly 20 years. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington, a Certified Gottman Therapist and a Relational Life Therapist. Zach is the host of Marriage Therapy Radio and the author of the bestselling relationship guide The Relationship Alphabet and The Marriage Therapy Journal. His writings have been featured in Vanity Fair, Men’s Health, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Zach has been happily married to his wife, Rebecca, for 25 of their 28 years together. They live in Seattle with their two adult daughters.

Where You Can Find Zach:

Ask Me Anything #2

I spend most of my time answering questions about dating and relationships. But in this second Ask Me Anything episode of the Love U Podcast, I address: How I stay hopeful when things get hard, whether I can cook, my bucket list, what I love doing with my kids, how my business and beliefs have evolved over 23 years. I also open up about my wife’s health journey and share the meaning of life. Yeah, it’s a lot.

If you enjoyed the first AMA, I hope you like this one, too.

Why Power Couples Rarely Work

You want a partner who fits into your world. That makes sense. But if you’re dating a highly successful man with friends, family, and passions, he has a full life too.  

In this episode, I talk about why “power couples” sound great in theory but often fall apart in practice, and why one person usually ends up feeling like they come second.

No Time for Love? That’s the Problem

You want love, but you also have a full life, a career, friendships, and a packed schedule. And somehow, a relationship keeps getting pushed to the back burner. 

In this episode, I talk about why so many successful women unintentionally leave no room for love in their lives, and what it actually takes to start making space for it again.

You’re Pushing Men Away (And Don’t Know It)

You don’t want to get hurt. You don’t want to waste time. You scan his profile for red flags and ask him important questions up front – and, sure enough, no men are getting through your filter. Congratulations?

In this episode, I explain the difference between fear-based behavior and healthy boundaries, and why over-screening men can backfire.

If dating has felt frustrating, this episode will help you shift your approach and start seeing better results.

The Dark Side of Dating Successful Men

In this episode, I break down why high-achieving men often approach relationships with an “acquisition mindset,” why they come on strong in the beginning, and why their effort can fade just as quickly.

If you’ve ever been swept off your feet by a wealthy guy, only to discover your relationship wasn’t as strong as your courtship, this episode will help you understand and avoid getting hurt again.

He’s Not a Mind Reader

In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I share a coaching story about a woman who broke up with a good boyfriend over an unspoken expectation. Fortunately, she was able to repair things but their disagreement revealed a lot about how her anxiety has dictated many of her past relationship interactions.

I’m not at all defending bad behavior; I’m reminding you that the good men who take on the job of “boyfriend” want to please you but they can’t always do things the way you want. If you’ve ever been frustrated that a man should have known what to do without you actually saying so, this episode will help you communicate with men so they WANT to do better.

Stop Rejecting Yourself

Are you rejecting yourself before men ever get the chance? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I explain how limiting beliefs can sabotage you.

“I’m a single mom.”
“I’m divorced.”
“I’m too old.”

These thoughts are partially true but they’re not universally true.

Dating isn’t about convincing everyone to want you; it’s about finding one man who loves you unconditionally..

Through real-world examples, I explain why limiting yourself is self-defeating and believing in yourself is the secret sauce to any future partnership.

If you’ve ever assumed some guys are “out of your league,” this episode will challenge you to think bigger.

Ask Me Anything

I spend most of my time answering questions about dating and relationships. Today, in this special Ask Me Anything episode of the Love U Podcast, I answer personal questions about my biggest fears, my childhood, my unrealized dreams, and a bunch of questions about being Jewish. If you’ve ever wondered who I am outside of “man who gives dating advice,” this episode shares things that only my wife knows about me. Hope you enjoy.

Women Don’t Know Anything About Rejection

That’s a provocative statement and I don’t literally mean it. However, I have noticed that women and men tend to experience rejection differently.

Men initiate more. They get ignored more. They understand that if they don’t reach out and make a move, nothing’s going to happen.

Women do, indeed, get painfully ghosted but because it happens less often than men’s daily rejection, it tends to hit women harder – and have a greater effect.

The episode digs into how sheer exposure shapes the way we see things, and why we all have to get good at rejection to succeed in love. Yes, even you.