Posts Tagged ‘relationships’
Insights 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 More5 Ways to Recognize Healthy Love
In a culture of ghosting, love bombing, and swiping…can we still recognize healthy love when we see it? The points in this article are written to give you a clearer vision of what healthy love looks (and feels) like, so you can recognize it when it comes along. 1: Healthy love lets you feel free. Never…
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 MoreThe 10 Building Blocks of Every Healthy Relationship
Love is NOT all you need. No relationship is ever perfect, but we can strive to find the person who makes us realize why it never worked out with anyone else. Here are 10 foundational building blocks that every healthy relationship shares: 1. Both partners feel fully accepted as they are. What does it mean…
Read MoreOnly 8% of People Accomplish Their Resolutions. Here’s How to Fix That.
Studies have shown that 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 25% 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 actually stay committed to their resolutions after just 30 days, and 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟴% accomplish them. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀? As 2020 comes to a close, we begin seeing the customary “new year, new me” posts pop up around social media. We’ve become accustomed by…
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 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 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…
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