Posts Tagged ‘men and women’
How To Eliminate Negative Self-Talk
The way we speak to ourselves can quite literally shape the reality that we live in. I was talking to someone I’m coaching last week and she told me: “I always date men who are bad for me.” I encouraged her to reframe this thinking to start saying “I used to date men who were…
Read MoreInsights From a Bachelor Turned Stepdad at 35
“I never thought I’d call you and hear a baby in the background.” It’s 6:00 AM. In a previous life this would mean I’d have another hour or so before rolling out of bed, grabbing something highly caffeinated, and sitting down to write, or scroll, or just chill for a bit. Today, the house is full…
Read MoreThe Male Perspective on Modern Dating
Seriously, what the f*ck? What exactly has gone so haywire in recent history to cause mass confusion and disappointment in the world of dating and relationships? As a millennial who professionally writes, speaks, and coaches on the topic, I was also navigating the space as a single man myself for many years. Here are a…
Read More10 Lessons We Can Learn from Old-School Dating
We seem to have lost sight of what it takes to build real, solid, healthy relationships. The past could provide some insight. Not everything from generations past should make its way to the present (and thankfully, many things haven’t), but there are some aspects of relationship building that seem to be lacking in today’s dating…
Read More5 Signs You’ve Been Putting Yourself Last For Too Long
You can’t pour water from an empty cup. Many of us are taught that caring for others is a noble trait, and often times we garner a sense of significance or contribution from it. While it is important to be a positive influence in the lives of others, many of us fail to draw a line to…
Read MoreTo Find “The One” You Must First Become “The One”
We don’t attract what we desire, we attract what we project. Dating is difficult. There are a lot of people out there who don’t (or can’t) properly communicate, who aren’t looking for real commitment, or who aren’t even sure what a healthy relationship looks like at this point. Dating apps are frustrating, messages don’t get…
Read MoreBecoming a Stepdad is Both a Challenge and an Honor
It should be called “step” parent because you are “stepping” up in to a new and important role. Said my friend Dave a few weeks ago. “Man, if you told me a year ago I’d be on the phone with you and I’d hear a baby crying in the background, I’d never believe you.” I…
Read More10 Things To Give The Woman Who Has Everything
Society has so deeply programmed men to believe their value is determined by professional success that it’s difficult to step outside of that when it comes to relationships. This is why [some] men stray away from dating successful women. They’re not sure what they could provide her with if it’s not financially driven. Here are…
Read MoreEverything You’ve Been Taught About Masculinity Is A Lie
As our society evolves, so must our view of what it means to “be a man.” masculine [ mas-kyuh-lin ] adjective pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men. Well, there it is. The definition of masculine. Characteristic of a man. As our species and societies have grown and evolved, the roles of men have…
Read MoreWhat A Healthy Relationship Really Looks Like
With the current state of dating, do we even know what a healthy relationship is anymore? In the points below we’ll discuss what a healthy relationship looks like in real life, not in a fairy tale. _________________________________________ There is no judgment. Happiness in a relationship comes from two teammates who are able to be open…
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