15 Duties of Good Men: Love & Relationship Edition

Conduct for love, relationships, and beyond.

If there’s one thing that guys usually hate, it’s being told what to do. Many will resist and rebel just for the sake of pushing back against authority, even if that “authority” is their own personal decisions.

What I mean by this is — sometimes, you make a choice that comes along with a set of guidelines, or expectations, responsibilities, or duties.

In order to honor the choice one has made, these duties must be fulfilled. It’s part of the deal. You can’t enjoy the benefits of the choice without holding up your end of the bargain.

I believe — and always have — that choosing to be in a relationship comes along with these very expectations. It’s part of living and loving with integrity.

Some people argue against this, but I think the concept is clear:

If you want to be “XYZ,” you must do what “XYZ” does.

If you don’t do what “XYZ” does, then, by definition, you are not “XYZ.”

When entering into a mature, monogamous, adult relationship — what are the duties that men should understand they’re signing up for?