Enforce your emotional boundaries. — Every single day we’re faced with an internal question that we don’t often define to ourselves. Yet, it dictates the quality of almost every area of life. Our relationships, our careers, our friendships, our family life… The question is: What behaviors am I willing to accept from the people around…

Learn to recognize these red flags. — Many inquiries I get from women, particularly female clients, involve their confusion about whether or not the man they are seeing is serious about them. My belief is that if you are really that confused about someone’s intentions, then odds are your instincts are correct and they are probably not…

Some things from the past should be left there. — Many of my viewpoints on dating have been considered “traditional” or “old school” because I do have certain values that are rooted in what some could call…the way things used to be. Chivalry, romance, you know… The few of these opinions that I maintain are based on what I saw…

Love is built, not found. — Yes, you are deserving of love at this very moment. You have an inherent value as a human being that makes you worthy of being loved and cared for. The truth is, though, that love doesn’t just magically appear for those who deserve it. …

It’s not about age…it’s about maturity. — As we grow through phases of life, priorities change, as does what we feel ready to step into. We all become ready for different things at different times. A serious career, a serious relationship, or maybe even a family. …

The hard questions are the most important. — We talk a lot about how to recognize the signs of love and affection from someone you’re dating, but none of that really matters if you aren’t sure how you feel about them. Is this something real? Or are you just infatuated with them? Is it just because you have…

You might not WANT to have them, but you SHOULD. — What is it that really strengthens relationships? Trust? Yes. Intimacy? Yes. Romance? Yes. Consistent (mutual) effort? Of course. Talking about the hard shit and revealing the secrets that you’ve never told anyone else before? Absolutely. I think this is a big problem with relationships these days — we’re not willing…

The right person will make you realize why it never worked out with anyone else. — A great relationship isn’t just built upon how you feel about your partner, it also matters how you feel about yourself when you’re with them. The right partner will show you that healthy love enhances your life, not complicates it. Here are 10 things you’ll feel in the right relationship: 1: You’ll feel valued. …

9 out of 10 dudes agree. (If I had to guess). — One of the most frequent comments I get on the countless articles I have about what women want in relationships, is: Hey man, what about what guys want? After 10+ years of writing — primarily about what women want in relationships — I’m no stranger to the frustration of the…