Ep. 112 The Respect Gap: Why Men Know How to Respect But Choose Not to Extend It to Women

Have you ever felt like something was off in how you're being treated, but couldn't quite name it? Like the words say one thing but the actions tell a completely different story?You're not imagining it. There's a gap between what many people claim respect looks like and what it actually feels like to receive it. And for women, especially those recovering from narcissistic relationships, understanding this gap changes everything.In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on why this disconnect exists and persists. We'll explore how respect gets performed rather than practiced, why some people know exactly what they're doing when they withhold it, and what it costs them to actually give it. This isn't about blame. It's about clarity. Because once you can see the pattern, you can stop questioning yourself and start making informed choices about what you're willing to accept.If you've ever been told you're "too much," "too sensitive," or "asking for too much" when you simply asked to be valued, this episode is for you.In This Episode:

• What the "respect gap" really is and why it's not in your head
• The difference between performing respect and actually practicing it
• Why the "I don't understand what you want" excuse is strategic, not confusion
• How narcissists weaponize the appearance of respect as a control tactic

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Also, listen to episodes 88 and 89 as they are related to this one
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