What do men want?
Scan the headlines of some popular websites, and it would seem to be this:
Men want respect.
Men want status.
Men want action. [Read more…] about Make Him Feel Deeply Emotionally Attached to You
The Mysterious Ways of the Heart
Relationships
3 Ways to Stop Making Bad Decisions in Love
Last week we talked about making good decisions…
And this week we’re going to be talking about making bad decisions!
Bad decisions are decisions that have a negative effect on our wellbeing… [Read more…] about 3 Ways to Stop Making Bad Decisions in Love
Why The Pleasure Fades in Relationships (And How to Get It Back)
It’s easy to practice the Pleasure Principle in the early days of a relationship.
Those early days are all about pleasure.
Giving pleasure. Sharing pleasure. Overdosing on gorgeous pleasure. [Read more…] about Why The Pleasure Fades in Relationships (And How to Get It Back)
You Could Stay Married to This Man for Life
He’s handsome. He’s charming. He earns a good living.
But would you be able to spend the next 20 years with him?
It turns out that we know a LOT about the kind of guy who’s still happily married decades down the line. [Read more…] about You Could Stay Married to This Man for Life
The New Breed of Romantic Hero
Have you picked up a romance novel or two lately?
This is the perfect time of year for light, frothy books celebrating the twists and turns of the heart.
But if you pick up a new release [Read more…] about The New Breed of Romantic Hero
Spot a Real Catch
You know who the real catch is?
It’s not the handsome successful guy.
It’s not the confident well-tailored man.
It’s not even the muscular pro athlete. [Read more…] about Spot a Real Catch
The Story He’s Telling Himself About You
A while back, I shared with you a “magic phrase” that helps with tough conversations.
The phrase comes from the brilliant social scientist Brené Brown, and it goes like this:
“The story I’m telling myself is…” [Read more…] about The Story He’s Telling Himself About You
Relationship Resources for Men
It’s really not fair on men.
Women spend their entire lives learning about relationships…
While men are expected to show up, win a woman over, and live happily ever after with no relationship training! [Read more…] about Relationship Resources for Men
Use This Magic Phrase for Tough Conversations
When I was in my 20s, I thought I knew how to bring up tough conversations with a guy.
I used a version of the “sandwich” technique.
Start off with something positive, bring up the issue, then suggest a solution. Finish off with a positive vision of how much better our relationship will be as a result of this change. [Read more…] about Use This Magic Phrase for Tough Conversations
3 Traits of a Soulmate Relationship
It happens in so many relationships.
You get together, and it’s like a dream come true. He’s wonderful. You’re over the moon.
Then you get together, and life settles down, and he starts to change. [Read more…] about 3 Traits of a Soulmate Relationship
Is He My Soulmate?
He’s your guy, and you adore him.
But you wonder…
Is he the one?
Are you meant to spend the rest of your life with him? [Read more…] about Is He My Soulmate?
Did You Overstep His Emotional Bubble?
Perhaps you’re familiar with the concept of a personal bubble.
It’s the idea that we need a certain amount of personal space to feel comfortable.
For some folks, being packed like sardines on the subway is no big deal. [Read more…] about Did You Overstep His Emotional Bubble?
Why Grown-Up Men Sometimes Act Like Children
If you ask 100 women the question:
“What’s the biggest problem you have with men?”
You’ll see a lot of answers that go something like:
“They act so immature!” [Read more…] about Why Grown-Up Men Sometimes Act Like Children
Why Men Behave Badly in Relationships
Men change.
The man you dated—that fun, generous, open-hearted guy who stole your heart—is gone.
In his place is a grumpy guy who’s selfish and short-tempered. [Read more…] about Why Men Behave Badly in Relationships
Why Doesn’t He Even TRY to Be a Good Boyfriend?
By now, you know that a man’s childhood affects his relationship with you.
By the time he could walk, he already had a sense of whether it was safe to get emotionally close to his caregivers.
Even as a baby, he’d already developed strategies [Read more…] about Why Doesn’t He Even TRY to Be a Good Boyfriend?
