Workhorse husbands, “I-don’t-need-a-man” girlfriends, and the question every couple secretly asks: Is today’s relationship just a transaction? John and Nicole tear into the clash between female independence and masculine purpose—arguing over exclusivity rules, whether men should ditch all other women (real and virtual), and why some guys feel useless in an era that says women can do it all.💥 Expect raw takes, stats on provider burnout, and a 50/50 split in the comments.⏱️ Timestamps (approx.)0:00 – Intro: “If a man wants to stay exclusive, why keep backup women?”4:30 – Transactional vs covenant love—who really benefits?9:15 – “I don’t need a man” culture & the male purpose vacuum14:20 – Provider pride vs emotional bankruptcy: when money isn’t enough20:30 – Protect, provide, lead: legacy duties or outdated shackles?26:45 – Female independence: empowerment or polarity killer?33:10 – Real vs virtual temptation—cutting ties or harmless DMs?40:40 – Friendship with the opposite sex: micro-cheating or mature trust?47:55 – Why men cheat: ego, opportunity, or unmet needs?54:30 – Women’s secret standards: transactional scorecards exposed1:02:00 – Building purpose outside her approval—John’s blueprint1:09:00 – Agreements vs assumptions: rewriting the relationship contract1:16:30 – 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 Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-than-perfect-a-relationship-podcast/id1719469324🔔 Subscribe for weekly no-filter debates on love, polarity, and personal growth—every topic splits the vote.