Archive for August 2014
Why Romance Is Not Just For Fairy Tales
I received a message earlier from a reader that I thought raised an interesting topic of discussion. The message read as follows: Hello James! So… I have to propose a question to you that a friend recently asked me. First you should know that I am an avid daily reader of your blog and I…
Read MoreA Letter To Anyone Who Has Ever Felt Unappreciated
I have been speaking to a lot of you lately who have left long term relationships because your significant other wasn’t giving you what you needed mentally and emotionally. They weren’t putting in effort, or listening, or paying attention. They were basically just coasting along because they’d already “gotten” you, and for some reason didn’t understand that the…
Read MoreWhy Liking Someone Is More Important Than Loving Them
All you need is love. Love is the answer. Love is all you need. Love makes the world go ’round. But does it, really? Love is an incredibly important part of any relationship, whether it be family, friends, or significant others. Love is seen as the cornerstone, the very binding fiber that brings and keeps…
Read More8 Things Gentlemen Do Differently
When writing about the topics of being what could be considered in modern society a “gentleman” or a “lady,” I am often surprised by the backlash. Whether it is being called a sexist for actually recognizing the biological and behavioral differences between men and women, or those who feel personally insulted that they may not…
Read More8 Things Guys Secretly Love
Whether a guy is just starting to date a woman or is in a committed relationship with her, there are small things that she may do without thinking twice that guys secretly love. While there are many, here are eight to start. Laying your head on his chest. When laying on the couch watching TV…
Read MoreMaking The Natural Unnatural – How Abstinence Can Hurt People
Sex. Sex sex sex. Just the word makes a lot of people uncomfortable. There are a lot of possible reasons behind this, one of which I think is a lack of education on the topic in this country. Something at the very core of our being as animals has become taboo to speak about, even…
Read MoreWhy You Should Stop Letting Yesterday’s Pain Steal Today’s Happiness
If you are reading this, I would venture a guess to say that you have been hurt at some point in the past. It may have been a relationship that ended, a loved one or pet who was lost, or any other emotionally challenging experience in your life that you are the only person on…
Read More8 Steps To Becoming The Best Version Of Yourself
For those of us who have set our sights on success, whatever our personal definition of that may be, there is one common thread we all share: The need and desire to keep improving in order to become the type of person who is capable of reaching these goals. While there are multiple avenues to…
Read MoreWhy Men Need To Keep Their Edge
As someone who publishes articles on the topics of romance, chivalry, and gentlemen being the new bad boys, it may come as a surprise to some of you to see an article about men needing to maintain an “edge,” but let me explain. Much of what I talk about is men being men. Yes, we should see…
Read MoreIf You Want More, Stop Accepting Less
I understand it’s difficult to find nice, genuine people these days. People who we find to be kind and caring, but still have an attraction to. The type of teammate in life we have developed an image for after being with people who taught us what we don’t want. The more conversations I have with…
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