The Forgotten Value Of Commitment

Ah, commitment. When we think of commitment in relation to today’s relationships, we primarily think it means being with one person. Monogamy. Not cheating. You are committed to that person. I think, though, it is a word that is thrown around too easily. Much like how we ‘love’ people we barely know and ‘hate’ people…

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8 Signs That Signify You’re On A Real Date

We have discussed on multiple occasions the effects that the hookup culture is having on dating and courtship – primarily negative ones. When it comes to actually dating, people seem to be lost. We hear very little about people [Looking at you, men] putting in the time and effort to plan a real date as…

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One Simple Way To Avoid The Friend Zone

During a recent speaking engagement at the University of Central Florida, I was asked a question that I had heard quite a few times before. If we are encouraging men to be gentlemen, to be chivalrous and kind, then how can we ensure that they don’t end up being seen as the ‘nice guy’ and…

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Why Men Should Start Courting Women Again

When I find myself using certain terminology speaking about dating and relationships, I find that there are three siblings. Chivalry, romance, and courtship. The problem is that these siblings haven’t shown up to a family reunion in a long, long time. The difference between courtship and dating is akin to the difference between dating and…

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Being Loved By Someone Is A Privilege, Not A Right

I remember a long time ago reading an article online about how some high schools through the US were going to stop keeping score at football games in order to avoid making the losing team feel too badly about themselves. There is also the Mercy Rule which prevents a team from winning by too many points –…

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When Someone Shows You Who They Are, Believe Them

The title of this article is a quote by Maya Angelou. A quote that most of us probably think back on situations in our past and say “I should have listened to Maya.” It is so difficult to find someone in today’s society that I think many of us get a little wide-eyed when somebody…

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One Simple Way To Know He’s Serious About You

I received a message from someone the other day that made me realize the importance of covering this topic. The message was as follows: “Do you notice so many people just settling with cyber dating? Like they become so busy they just settle for video and texting all day and then never seeing each other?…

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Keep Your Head Up: Being Unappreciated Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken

This is an increasingly serious issue that I believe needs to be addressed. I would say it is particularly prominent in younger generations but I think it is unfortunately quite widespread. The problem is this: Intelligent, caring, loving people who become jaded from dating those who don’t appreciate them, and then emotionally close themselves off to…

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: 12 Ways Men Show Their Love

In some conversations that I have with women regarding a man they are just starting to date, or even one they have been with for awhile – I often hear how he is not as verbal as they would like when it comes to showing their affection. Many things I suggest in my article suggest open…

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