Your Relationship Should Meet These 15 Needs

There is a big difference between “wants” and “needs” that often go overlooked when determining what is best for us in a relationship. A ‘want’ is something that, well…we want. There is, however, a deeper and more fundamental need that we are seeking to have filled by that “want.” In other words: The want is…

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15 Timeless Dating Manners Women Wish You Knew

Photo: Us on our first wedding anniversary! Building a relationship with someone is a tricky thing. It takes proactive and deliberate action — yet it’s not something that comes with a formula or blueprint. There are no guarantees, yet there are strategies you can put in place that work in your favor. For men, we are traditionally…

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25 Life-Changing Lessons About Love

There’s an old Tony Robbins quote that says “success leaves clues.” The idea is that we can learn from people who’ve already gone where we want to go. Not in the sense of copying them, but in that, we can see what worked (and didn’t work) to shorten the time of figuring it out ourselves.…

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12 Green Flags Of An Emotionally Mature Man

Emotional maturity is the result of life experiences and intentional growth that bring a man on a path of personal evolution. It empowers him to show up in the world (and in his relationships) as the healthiest and most authentic version of himself. The challenge often lies in knowing just who has actually done this…

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The Most Attractive Men Understand These 10 Things

Men are more confused now than ever before when it comes to dating — and who can blame them? Men’s roles in virtually all areas of life are shifting, which presents some uncertainty. In a world where women are outperforming and out-earning men more and more frequently, where is the value that men bring to their lives…

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When You Find A Woman With These Qualities – Marry Her

(Photo: Rachel Sama and James Michael Sama) We are all looking for something different when it comes to a partner — especially someone we’ll consider spending the rest of our life with. I do think, though, that there are some universal qualities that men desire in the woman who they love more than the idea of being…

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Every Relationship Needs These 5 Types Of Intimacy

Happy and healthy relationships are multi-faceted. They require two people to intertwine their lives, their hearts, their minds, and souls in order to live a harmonious and thriving life together. Such a complex endeavor must be intentional and requires full dedication from both partners. Dedication that brings us to the table every single day with…

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The Happiest Couples Do These 10 Things Every Day

It has always confused me that we are taught the least about a part of our life that matters the most. The quality of the relationships we choose for ourselves can influence every other area of life. An unhealthy and tense marriage can impact performance at work, it can cause mental and physical health issues,…

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Never Give Your Partner These 12 Feelings

I genuinely believe that most people don’t intentionally do things that hurt their partner or make them feel the things we’ll discuss in this article. It is, however, important to understand that intention and impact are two different things. What I mean is, even if you don’t mean to spark these feelings, they might still…

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A Good Man Never Does These 10 Things In A Relationship

I’ve always held myself to a high standard when it comes to my conduct in relationships — that came long before I was a professional speaker, writer, and coach on the topic. But, that doesn’t mean that I’m perfect — far from it, in reality (just ask my wife!) I fall short more than I’d like to admit, but,…

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