Which would you prefer: To be loved or to be respected? The answer is obvious. Of course it’s better to be loved. You can have all the degrees and achievements and fame in the world, but without love it feels a bit hollow. Do you think most men would agree? If your...
Every relationship starts to fade after a while. No, it’s not you. It’s not him, either. You can blame it on the way our brains are wired to prefer whatever feels new. In the early days of a relationship, the brain’s reward system works overtime. It floods a lover’s...
It’s so tempting to believe you can fix him. You can see the things about his personality that are holding him back. If only he’d let you, you could help him become a great success in life. You’d help him! You’d back him! But he won’t listen to you. He won’t even try...
A special holiday is coming up. Maybe it’s Valentine’s Day, or your birthday, or your anniversary. You’re excited. You love celebrating special occasions as a couple. This year, you’re dating someone amazing. You think this really might lead somewhere. Maybe this...
True or false: Being bored in your relationship is a red flag. When asked this question, many people would instinctively say yes. Being bored feels like a bad sign. No one wants to go somewhere boring, or talk to someone boring, or do something boring. So why would we...
It’s one of those questions I get asked all the time: “How do I know if he’s the one, James?” My clients want to know if this is as good as it gets. What if there’s someone out there who’s better? What if they’re wasting time with the wrong man when Mr. Right is still...
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