Is it really that wrong to text your ex happy birthday? The Bachelor ABC star, Nick Viall, says yes! Over the last 10 years, Nick has had a tumultuous journey finding love in the public eye. In this episode, he joins our host to share his decade of growth and his current outlook on love. Nick opens up about his worst breakup, overcoming being cheated on, the problems with dating app culture, and celebrating his new-found love, regardless of age gaps.New episodes every Monday ?️ Special video clips each week on https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough 
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Timecodes: 
01:40 Hosts Jamey Heath and Liz Plank welcome guest host Chris Rivas and discuss the Man Enough mission
03:24 Introducing Nick Viall
06:35 When Was The Last Time You Didn’t Feel Man Enough?
07:55 Nick has a bone to pick with the Man Enough team / Giving men the space to feel insecure 
12:45 Repressed Emotions Fester Into Unhealthy Behaviors 
18:43 Nick’s Hardest Breakup
20:04 Dating Apps Make Dating Harder
25:18 Men Want to Feel Safe In Their Partnerships Too
28:11 Masculinity on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette 
35:55 The Pain and Allure of Cheating 
48:22 Why You Shouldn’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday
53:55: Nick on Navigating the Age Gap in His Relationship
01:06:10 What Does It Mean To Be Man Enough?  

Quotes:
“I spent a lot of time getting to know my ego” - Nick Viall 

About Nick Viall: 
Nick starred in the 21st season of ABC’s The Bachelor, and now hosts the People’s Choice nominated podcast, The Viall Files which explores dating in the modern age. Since the show’s inception in 2019, Nick’s no-BS, unfiltered advice on dating & relationships has amassed over 100 million downloads and a spot in AP’s Top 10 Podcasts. 
 
Read Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday 
Following the success of The Viall Files, Nick released his first book, Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday: And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating, in October 2022. The dating advice book features snippets from his own personal dating experience while guiding readers through the complicated world of "situationships," identifying red flags, and avoiding toxic relationships. The book is an honest, humorous, all-encompassing dating guide for a new generation.

Guest Social Links: 
IG: @nickviall
Twitter: @NickViall
TikTok: @nickviall

Man Enough book: https://manenough.com/books
Boys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com 
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