12 Positive Signs You’re Truly Compatible With Each Other
What is it that makes two good people good for each other? The idea of compatibility is, for some strange reason, often overlooked when it comes to choosing a romantic partner. I believe we easily get caught up in the excitement of adventure, or the emotional rush of being with a new person, or the…
Read MoreYou Deserve To Have These 11 Needs Met In Your Relationship
We all have our own wants, needs, and desires in a relationship. While it’s (obviously) not my place to say what anyone else’s are, I believe there are some universal needs (not wants) that all of us seek to fill when we commit ourselves to someone. These 11 will be met when you’re with the…
Read MoreWhy Did He Leave? 12 Possible Explanations
You’ve been there before: Befuddled as to the reasoning when someone who you thought loved you is sitting across from you telling you that it’s over. Maybe, even more confusingly, they’re still telling you that they love you. How in the hell does that make any sense? Growing up, my dating life was like a…
Read MoreWhatever You Do, Don’t Date These 10 Types Of People
I believe that over the years, we tend to notice trends in certain “types” of people. This is not to say that we should label, or group, categorize, or generalize — but it is to say that if we can spot tendencies or patterns in a person that point to a road we’ve been down before, then…
Read MoreEmotionally Mature Men Display These 12 Qualities
Photo: Rachel Sama and James Michael Sama Emotional maturity is the result of life experiences and intentional growth that bring a man on a path of personal evolution. It empowers him to show up in the world (and in his relationships) as the healthiest and most authentic version of himself. The challenge often lies in…
Read More15 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…
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