Posts Tagged ‘communication’
10 No-Nonsense Tips For Keeping Romance Alive
Romance shouldn’t fade after the “honeymoon phase” of a relationship. It should strengthen as your partner becomes an even more important part of your life. Who even has the time? You mutter to yourself as you read an endless stream of headlines online about romance, dating, chivalry, courtship…many of which, probably written by me over the…
Read More7 Conversation Skills For Building Better Connections
You know, for when you actually need to speak face-to-face instead of texting. Long before the pandemic began, there were lots of complaints about conversation skills falling of track because everyone had become so used to texting, or emailing, or WhatsApping, or Tik-Toking, or…you get it. And then, WHAM, a global pandemic forced us all…
Read More10 Questions You Need to Ask BEFORE Committing to Someone
Honestly answering these important questions can save you needless heartbreak and years in the wrong relationship. “He’s changed!” “She never acted like this in the beginning!” I’ve lost count of how many times someone has told me they’ve felt fooled or surprised at how their partner’s personality seemed to “change” after they entered into a…
Read MoreThe Guide to Evolving into an Even Better Man
Each new phase of life requires a further evolved version of the man we are today. So, how do we go about creating him? I often find myself contemplating how I can improve in all areas of life. How can I be a better boyfriend? A better son? A better brother? How can I be…
Read MoreOur Generation’s Inability To Commit Is Costing Us Our Happiness
(I originally published this post on Medium). Whether it be in relationships or work, those who build a stronger foundation over time experience an even deeper level of happiness and fulfillment. Consider the concept of commitment for a moment. When you think of something you’re committed to, how does it make you feel? Perhaps you’re committed to…
Read MoreWhat It Means to be a “Real Man” is Evolving, and so is Masculinity
In more recent months with the controversial Gillette advertisement, there really is a mainstream focus on what it means to be a “real man” in society. Many men lashed out at the ad, which negatively portrayed things like bullying and harassing women, claiming the ad was designed to attack masculinity and take away their ability…
Read More5 Behaviors You Need to Stop Accepting from Men
Have you ever looked back at a relationship and the way he treated you, only to shake your head or wonder how in the world you possibly accepted such treatment? Or, maybe you’ve listened to a friend tell you about their experiences and you can’t bring yourself to fathom why they put up with it…
Read MoreModern Dating and How to Fix the Aziz Ansari Problem
How do we tell the difference between ill-intent, and awkwardness?
Read More5 Ways Men Can Communicate Better With Women
Here’s the thing about people who say men shouldn’t use emojis: They’re wrong.
Read MoreA Society Built on Fads and Shortcuts Will Never Value Longevity
I am a big fan of social media. Without it, I’d have missed out on many transformative relationships, experiences, and opportunities throughout my life. I’m sure many of you can relate. But since nothing is perfect, there are parts of social media and the general direction of modern society that makes me cringe just a…
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