Dating & Relationships
15 Qualities Of The Best Life Partners
Photo: James Michael Sama and wife, Rachel Sama When you stop chasing the wrong people, you give the right one a chance to find you. If you feel like you’ve fallen victim to negative dating patterns in the past, rest assured that you’re not alone. I have worked with and spoken to so many people who…
Read MoreWomen Trust Men Who Understand These 15 Things
Attraction is called just that for a reason, it’s rooted in two people that are drawn to each other in a way that feels magnetic. It’s not always a conscious or deliberate event, as you’ve felt when you’ve said “I don’t know what it is about him/her, but…whew.” Real attraction isn’t just about actions you…
Read MoreMake These 8 Decisions BEFORE Dating Someone New
Not every relationship is meant to last…some of them help to prepare you for the one that does. That is, of course, if you’re willing to take valuable lessons from the past and bring them into the present. The best time to internalize these lessons is, well, before you meet someone new. While you’re still…
Read More5 Warning Signs You’re With The Wrong Person
One of the most difficult things anyone will ever have to admit is that they’ve chosen the wrong romantic partner. It means facing the realization that they need to start over at square one — but first, they need to muster the courage to end the relationship. Depending how far down the line you are, this could…
Read More15 Life Rules For High Value Men
There are some words in the modern lexicon that are tragically sparse. “Honor” being one of them. Dignity, respect, integrity, values — all have a vaguely vintage feel to them, as if they’re relics of generations gone by. Men of honor, though — high value men who are driven to make a positive impact on the world and the…
Read MoreThese 15 Things Reveal Someone’s TRUE Character
“I’m just getting to know them,” you tell your friends or family as you describe someone’s hobbies, or routines, or career path. You start to spend time around their friends and family, you do a couple of sleepovers, you start getting attached to their dog. For some people in modern society, that’s enough to start…
Read MoreA Good Man Never Does These 10 Things In A Relationship
I’ve always held myself to a high standard when it comes to my conduct in relationships — that came long before I was a professional speaker, writer, and coach on the topic. But, that doesn’t mean that I’m perfect — far from it, in reality (just ask my wife!) I fall short more than I’d like to admit, but,…
Read MoreSpark Conversation With These 35 Creative Questions
No more awkward silences! One of the most common things I hear from clients is that they avoid social interactions, dates, or even dating situations all together because they never know what to talk about. So, in this article I’m going to arm you with 35 conversation-sparking questions to ask the next time you’re stumped.…
Read More11 Things Women Want To Hear
(Hint: NOT how “hot” she is). What makes for a meaningful compliment? Most men, when complimenting women, resort to remarks about appearance or a victory in the genetic lottery based simply on luck. Women, particularly on social media, hear how beautiful they are all the time. Random men leave compliments on photos, send messages on…
Read MoreA Guy’s 11 Point Survival Guide To Dating Strong Women
Not for the feint of heart. Men are becoming increasingly confused as to what’s expected from them in dating, or when in an intimate relationship. For the first time in human history, we are navigating a landscape that no longer requires men to be ‘providers and protectors’ when in a relationship. I hear a lot…
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