Men on the Path to Love

Bill Simpson
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Relationship coach Bill Simpson offers stories and wisdom, to inspire men be the best version of themselves in relationship and live the life they love.

  1. 1D AGO

    The 5 Foundations of a Healthy Relationship (That Most Men Aren’t Taught)

    You can be loyal, hardworking, and determined and still feel lost in relationships. If relationships haven't worked out for you, it may not be because you’re “bad at love” but because nobody ever taught you the foundations that make a relationship feel safe, steady, and connected.  In this episode, I share the five core pillars I had to learn the hard way after years of trial and error, including three divorces. I walk you through each of these pillars: trust, open communication, mutual respect, commitment, and emotional and physical intimacy, using simple examples you can apply immediately.   If you’ve been carrying shame about your past relationships, I want you to leave with a different mindset: these are learnable skills, and basics done well change everything. Check out The 5 Foundations of a Healthy Relationship (That Most Men Aren’t Taught), episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email: Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Love Life After Breakup or Divorce Free Guide: 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website: https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: Bill Simpson LinkedIn: Bill Simpson

    16 min

  2. APR 27

    Why You Still Repeat Relationship Patterns—Even After Doing the Work

    Your relationship patterns don’t come back because you “didn’t do the work.” They come back because the work gets real the moment your nervous system feels threatened and wants what's familiar.  In this episode, I get into why awareness doesn’t always translate into new behavior, especially in emotionally charged and stressful situations. And, why you might default to fixing, shutting down, withdrawing, or defending yourself even when you genuinely want deeper love and connection.  I share “Jason's" story,  who after doing the work still fell into his pattern of trying to fix the problem instead of really hearing and feeling his partner. Once he understood the reason why we often repeat patterns even after having awareness, and what he could do about it, is when everything changed. You’ll also walk away with practical strategies for creating change where it counts and a powerful reminder that if a pattern keeps showing up, it may be trying to teach you something you haven’t fully seen yet. Check out the Why You Still Repeat Relationship Patterns—Even After Doing the Work, episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email: Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Love Life After Breakup or Divorce Free Guide: 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website: https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: Bill Simpson LinkedIn: Bill Simpson

    14 min

  3. APR 20

    Who You Need to Become Before Your Next Relationship

    Most relationship advice tells men to communicate better, choose better, or “heal” so the next relationship finally works. In this episode, I'm going to take it a little deeper: What if the reason your last relationship didn’t work isn’t just about what happened between you and her or your partner…but about who you were being in the relationship? If you’re rebuilding after a breakup or divorce, this is the crossroads where learning turns into transformation.  I share my own turning point, plus a client story that exposes the gap between “I know all that” and the courage it takes to actually do the work. I'll give you a clear framework of six evidence-based attributes to build before your next relationship. If you want healthier love, start building the version of you that can create it. Check out the Who You Need to Become Before Your Next Relationship, episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email: Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Love Life After Breakup or Divorce Free Guide: 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website: https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: Bill Simpson LinkedIn: Bill Simpson

    18 min

  4. APR 13

    The Skills That Make or Break a Relationship (That Most Men Never Learn)

    Most men don’t fail at relationships because they’re “bad at relationships.” They fail at them because nobody ever taught them the skills that make relationships work when life gets real. The good news is that skills can be learned, practiced, and mastered Learning them is well worth the effort. In this episode, I continue my series on rebuilding after breakup or divorce. I share evidence-based, core relationship skills that can make or break a relationship. Skills that have helped me, and the men I've coached. If you (or someone you know) are serious about building or rebuilding a healthy, connected, lasting relationship, this episode is a must-listen. Check out The Skills That Make or Break a Relationship (That Most Men Were Never Taught) episode.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email: Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Love Life After Breakup or Divorce Free Guide: 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website: https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: Bill Simpson LinkedIn: Bill Simpson

    14 min

  5. APR 6

    The Space Between Relationships: Where Real Growth Begins

    One of the most dangerous lies men tell themselves after a breakup or divorce is to “move on” as fast as possible. I’ve coached enough men and lived enough of my own story to know this: when you skip the space between relationships, you don’t skip the pain, you just postpone it and usually repeat it. In this episode, I walk through why that in-between time is where real breakup or divorce recovery happens. You’ll hear a story about my friend “Ty,” who took too much space, and what changed when he finally got support. I break down what healthy space actually looks like. If you’re rebuilding after breakup or divorce and or you know someone who is, check out The Space Between Relationships: Where Real Growth Begins, episode.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email: Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Love Life After Breakup or Divorce Free Guide: 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website: https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: Bill Simpson LinkedIn: Bill Simpson

    17 min

  6. MAR 30

    Rebound or Rebuild? Why Rushing Into the Next Relationship Keeps Men Stuck

    Chemistry after a breakup can feel like oxygen. It can also be the fastest way to repeat the same relationship pattern only with a new face. In this episode, I dive into the rebound trap: why “moving on” can look like growth while actually keeping you stuck.  I also share the story of "Ray", a man who thought a quick new relationship proved he’d learned his lesson, until the same issues showed up again. You don’t break patterns by changing partners. You break patterns by changing yourself. I cover the most common reasons why men rush into a rebound relationship after divorce or a major breakup. I also give you the questions to ask yourself before you date again, so you can move forward toward a real connection rather than looking for relief.  Check out the Rebound or Rebuild? Why Rushing Into the Next Relationship Keeps Men Stuck, episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email: Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Love Life After Breakup or Divorce Free Guide: 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website: https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: Bill Simpson LinkedIn: Bill Simpson

    14 min

  7. MAR 23

    Why Breakups or Divorce Show Us Our Deepest Relationship Patterns

    I'm starting a "mini-series" on this podcast about rebuilding after breakup or divorce. A breakup or divorce can feel like the end of your story, but it can also be the first moment you see what’s been running the script all along. In this episode, I talk about why breakups and divorce often expose the patterns we can’t see while we’re in the relationship dynamic, and how once you're out of that dynamic, clarity can become the turning point for real healing. I share my own experience rebuilding after multiple divorces and the relationship pattern I didn’t recognize for years. You’ll also hear "Daryl's" story, who assumed his partners were the problem until he recognized how his patterns had shaped his relationships. I'll walk you through a three-step process to help your identify the patterns you may be repeating and not even know it. Check out the Why Breakups or Divorce Show Us Our Deepest Relationship Patterns, episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email: Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Love Life After Breakup or Divorce Free Guide: 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website: https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: Bill Simpson LinkedIn: Bill Simpson

    15 min

  8. MAR 16

    Why Personal Growth Sometimes Feels Like You’re Going Backwards

    Personal growth can mess with your head. You start therapy or coaching, read the books, join the men’s group, and suddenly it feels like everything is getting worse. That can spark the scary thought: was I better off before I did this personal growth stuff? In this episode, I let you in on the real reason this happens using a practical blend of psychology and neuroscience. I also share "Dimitri's" story, about how he hit the wall, felt defeated, and learned that the “two steps back” feeling is often the exact moment the real change begins. You'll get tools you can use right away will keep you going on your path to personal growth for yourself and your relationships. Check out the Why Personal Growth Sometimes Feels Like You’re Going Backwards, episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Email: Bill@menonthepathtolove.com Free Guide: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Love Life After Breakup or Divorce Free Guide: 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating Again Website: https://menonthepathtolove.com/ Support The Show: Click Here Beyond the Episode (YouTube) Facebook: Bill Simpson Instagram: Bill Simpson LinkedIn: Bill Simpson

    13 min
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Relationship coach Bill Simpson offers stories and wisdom, to inspire men be the best version of themselves in relationship and live the life they love.

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  • Creator
    Bill Simpson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Men on the Path to Love
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