Posts Tagged ‘life advice’
10 Essential Life Skills Every Modern Man Needs
“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” — Albert Einstein What does it mean to be a man of “value,” as Einstein once put it? The answers to this question have evolved over the generations as the role(s) of men in society have changed and altered due…
Read More5 Big Warning Signs Of A Toxic Partner
These red flags help to answer the question: “Should I stay or should I go?” One of the biggest causes I see of toxic relationships spiraling over time, is ignoring or not recognizing red flags early on. Naturally, if we’re excited about seeing someone new, we can give them a little slack with weird behaviors…
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 More7 Red Flags of a One-Sided Relationship
Great relationships aren’t about give and take, they’re about give and give. We’ve ALL been in a relationship at one point where we put in more effort than our partner. Loved them more. Cared for them more. Gave more of ourselves…and didn’t want to admit it for far too long. Maybe we didn’t even realize…
Read MoreHow To Set Healthier Boundaries in Life and Love
Setting healthy boundaries in (all) of your relationships is the key to even better emotional health. Here’s how, and why, to do it. Why do we find it so difficult to set boundaries in our personal lives? Even people who accomplish high levels of professional success can fall into negative patterns of dating – or…
Read MoreEarning Our Place as Men
Some say the world is stripping men of their authority or power. But maybe we’ve stopped doing what it takes to earn it. I often think about what it means to “be a man.” Not just the biological randomness that we’re born as a male human, but what it really means to be a man worthy of…
Read MoreCracking the Code of “What Women Want”
It’s not as complicated as it seems. They say there are 8 wonders of the world, but we all know that the 9th one is the question: What the hell do women actually want? This article isn’t necessarily here to answer that question, but to help explore if it’s even the right one to ask…
Read More5 Ways To Smash The “All Men Are The Same” Stereotype
You’re not obligated to fit into the mold. Here’s how to smash it to pieces. As men, we constantly fight the stigma that we lack empathy, compassion, and the ability to communicate about anything besides sports or beer. Every day, you have the opportunity to show up in the world in a way that smashes…
Read More13 Qualities Men (Actually) Want in a Woman
Let’s pull back the curtain on what men are actually looking for in a romantic partner. If this is your first introduction to my writing, you should know that I’ve written hundreds of articles about the qualities men should possess in order to be the best individual and partner that we can. Many of the…
Read More10 Questions Every Man Needs to Ask Himself Before Dating a Mom
You’re committing to a lot more than being a standard “boyfriend.” Taking on the responsibility of dating a woman who has children is not for the faint of heart. Below, we’ll discuss some questions every man should ask himself before making this very real commitment. 1. Am I secure enough to take a back seat…
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