7 Things Every Man Must Do Before Entering A Relationship

Only make commitments you’re ready for.

Every man’s idea of commitment is different. Some want to get married. Some want a committed life partner. Some have been married before, and refuse to ever sign those papers again.

One thing remains true, though: There are things that (I believe) every man needs to do before he gets into the relationship that just might last him a lifetime…

1: Be single.

“Well, duh James — every man is single before he gets into a relationship!”

I’m talking about really being single. Taking an extended amount of time to intentionally life a life that only he decides for himself. Some men are serial monogamists and jump from one relationship to the next, consistently shape-shifting into what is required in order to attract the next partner.

The result? Confusion about one’s own identity because the years have molded him into…well, whatever Person X wanted him to be.

To take time really being single allows you to explore places, people, things — on your own time and in your own way.

It helps you discover who you are (point on this coming up) and what you really need (more on this also coming).