Honesty Box’s Jacob Price Tells Us What Men Really Do After a Breakup … And It’s Brutal
05/14/25 • 26 min
What happens behind closed doors when a man experiences heartbreak? Jacob Price, reality TV personality from the dating show "Honesty Box," pulls back the curtain on the male experience of breakups with refreshing candor and unexpected wisdom.
From the initial "reckless phase" of excessive partying to the delayed emotional processing that follows, Jacob walks us through the distinctive stages of male heartbreak recovery. "We go and fuck ourselves over, then we regret it, and then it's too late," he admits with striking honesty. This emotional divergence from how women typically process breakups illuminates why miscommunication so often plagues post-relationship dynamics.
Jacob doesn't shy away from his past mistakes, openly discussing his experiences with infidelity and the revelations that followed. "If your head's looking elsewhere and you're able to cheat, it must mean there is something wrong in the relationship," he reflects. His journey from being what he jokingly calls "a red flag" to embodying the green flags of healthy partnership demonstrates the profound growth that can emerge from relationship failures.
The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Jacob reveals his methodical approach to self-improvement after breakups. From journaling about his perceived flaws to transforming unhealthy fitness obsessions into balanced routines, his systematic work on himself challenges stereotypical notions of how men handle emotional pain. The ultimate revelation? "You gotta love yourself before you can actually fully love them."
Whether you're recovering from heartbreak, trying to understand the man in your life who is, or simply curious about the less-discussed male perspective on relationships, this episode offers valuable insights into transforming pain into personal evolution. As Jacob proves, sometimes the end of a relationship marks the beginning of the most important relationship of all—the one with yourself.
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What happens behind closed doors when a man experiences heartbreak? Jacob Price, reality TV personality from the dating show "Honesty Box," pulls back the curtain on the male experience of breakups with refreshing candor and unexpected wisdom.
From the initial "reckless phase" of excessive partying to the delayed emotional processing that follows, Jacob walks us through the distinctive stages of male heartbreak recovery. "We go and fuck ourselves over, then we regret it, and then it's too late," he admits with striking honesty. This emotional divergence from how women typically process breakups illuminates why miscommunication so often plagues post-relationship dynamics.
Jacob doesn't shy away from his past mistakes, openly discussing his experiences with infidelity and the revelations that followed. "If your head's looking elsewhere and you're able to cheat, it must mean there is something wrong in the relationship," he reflects. His journey from being what he jokingly calls "a red flag" to embodying the green flags of healthy partnership demonstrates the profound growth that can emerge from relationship failures.
The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Jacob reveals his methodical approach to self-improvement after breakups. From journaling about his perceived flaws to transforming unhealthy fitness obsessions into balanced routines, his systematic work on himself challenges stereotypical notions of how men handle emotional pain. The ultimate revelation? "You gotta love yourself before you can actually fully love them."
Whether you're recovering from heartbreak, trying to understand the man in your life who is, or simply curious about the less-discussed male perspective on relationships, this episode offers valuable insights into transforming pain into personal evolution. As Jacob proves, sometimes the end of a relationship marks the beginning of the most important relationship of all—the one with yourself.
Instagram:
@the_breakup_diet
TikTok:
@thebreakupdiet
Email: [email protected]
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The Break-Up Diet - Honesty Box’s Jacob Price Tells Us What Men Really Do After a Breakup … And It’s Brutal
Transcript
Okay , guys , welcome to the Breakup Diet . Today we have a really exciting guest and someone I've known for like 10 years , because we just worked this out Jacob Price .
JacobWhat's up guys ? How's it going ?
YazSo who are you ? What's your story ?
JacobWhere do I even
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