What if everything you thought about the "honeymoon phase" is backwards? In this episode, Ryan unpacks a conversation with a friend that reframed his entire understanding of early relationships — arguing that real intimacy isn't found in the giddy first weeks of attraction, but on the other side of conflict, trust, and repair. Ryan breaks down the difference between attraction and attachment, why actions (not words) reveal who someone really is, and how staying in the room during hard moments is what actually builds lasting connection. The episode closes with a short guided practice to help you turn conflict into connection in your own relationships.

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What if everything you thought about the "honeymoon phase" is backwards? In this episode, Ryan unpacks a conversation with a friend that reframed his entire understanding of early relationships &mdash; arguing that real intimacy isn't found in the giddy first weeks of attraction, but on the other side of conflict, trust, and repair. Ryan breaks down the difference between attraction and attachment, why actions (not words) reveal who someone really is, and how staying in the room during hard moments is what actually builds lasting connection. The episode closes with a short guided practice to help you turn conflict into connection in your own relationships.
Tell Ryan about yourself! <a href="https://wakingupwithryan.com/hello">https://wakingupwithryan.com/hello</a>
Follow on Substack (<a href="https://wakingupwithryan.substack.com">@WakingUpWithRyan</a>)
You can follow Ryan on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/wakingupwithryan/">@wakingupwithryan</a>), YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WakingUpWithRyanPod">@wakingupwithryanpod</a>), or visit <a href="https://wakingupwithryan.com">wakingupwithryan.com.</a>

On the Waking Up with Ryan podcast, coach Ryan Weiss explores how the first five minutes of your day can shape everything that follows. Through short daily audio and video episodes (10–12 minutes), he delivers powerful "moments of awakening" designed to interrupt the inertia of fear, ego, and judgment, helping listeners reconnect with themselves before the noise and demands of the day take over.
Blending wisdom, meditation, and practical insight, Waking Up with Ryan offers a daily ritual that grounds, inspires, and empowers listeners to move through life with greater intention. More than just a podcast, it is an ongoing exploration of self-discovery, presence, and what it truly means to remember who we are.

On the&nbsp;Waking&nbsp;Up&nbsp;with&nbsp;Ryan&nbsp;podcast, coach&nbsp;Ryan&nbsp;Weiss explores how the first five minutes of your day can shape everything that follows. Through short daily audio and video episodes (10&ndash;12 minutes), he delivers powerful "moments of awakening" designed to interrupt the inertia of fear, ego, and judgment, helping listeners reconnect&nbsp;with&nbsp;themselves before the noise and demands of the day take over. Blending wisdom, meditation, and practical insight,&nbsp;Waking&nbsp;Up&nbsp;with&nbsp;Ryan&nbsp;offers a daily ritual that grounds, inspires, and empowers listeners to move through life&nbsp;with&nbsp;greater intention. More than just a podcast, it is an ongoing exploration of self-discovery, presence, and what it truly means to remember who we are.

Waking Up With Ryan

The Honeymoon Phase Comes Later

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