8 Simple Things That Make Her Feel Special

The small things you do for a woman are the ones that mean the most. Why? Because those are the things that show her you’re willing to put effort in for her, just because. No holiday or special occasion needed. A good boyfriend or husband knows that any man who waits until Valentine’s day to…

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11 Things Men Want Women to Know

Women think men are complicated, and men think women are complicated. Could this be because we spend too much time trying to figure each other out and not enough time learning about each other? Too much time talking about each other and not enough time talking to each other? I think if men would sit down and have meaningful conversations…

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The 15 Real Signs of a Genuine Man

Genuine. A word seemingly reserved in today’s society for objects or artifacts. This is a ‘genuine’ piece. A ‘genuine’ collection. A ‘genuine’ whatever-the-hell. What you do not often hear, though, is how a person is genuine. I read (and listen to) stories on nearly a daily basis that describe the behavior of human beings in ways…

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The Single Best Thing a Man Can Do To Attract Mrs. Right

It is no secret that I have strong opinions when it comes to dating and relationships. Some are considered ‘old fashioned,’ and others couldn’t possibly be further from that definition. I have molded my views based on my values and also my experiences. I understand what relationships used to be like, and what they currently…

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Dating: Exhausting, Expensive, and Worth it

My friend nods to me and motions to the bar, “Those girls over there are pretty cute.” We are at a steakhouse in Boston finishing up dinner with some friends. My response: “Alright, let’s go over there.” Fueled by a combination of determination, a bit of pride, and perhaps a hint of alcohol, I suddenly…

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Here’s Why Men Should Still Pay For Dates

“It’s 2016. Why are men still paying for women on dates?” Alfie Kohn asks in a recent Boston Globe Magazine article. He continues in his 2016 article: “Men paying for meals may have made more sense when fewer women worked outside the home — and those who did faced a bigger gender wage gap —…

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The 8-Point Checklist to Identify a “Real Date”

One of the more common discussions I see happening regarding dating and relationships these days, is about the lack of actual dating that seems to be happening. Last minute texts to ‘hang out’ or invitations to ‘grab a drink’ seem to suffice. That being said, there is a time and place for everything. Sometimes the more casual…

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10 Easy Ways To Tell If He’s Serious About You

Admittedly, it can be hard to read people these days. Does it matter how long it took to return your text? Did they just give you attitude because they only sent one word, or are they just really busy? Is he really into you, or is he just playing you? And, how can you tell?…

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10 Things Your Boyfriend Should NEVER Do

It’s exhausting, really. It’s exhausting to hear stories day in and day out of mistreatment, of disrespect, of downright inexcusable behavior by men while I dedicate much of my time writing about how there really are so many good guys out there. Before I get the backlash, yes, I understand women are far from perfect…

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10 Life Rules that Separate the Men from the Boys

Being a male is a matter of birth, being a man is a matter of age, but being a gentleman is a matter of choice. Not a choice made once or twice during one’s life, but a series of choices made every single day when navigating the world, and life. So – what then –…

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