A man understands that having a partner means taking on her family. You grow your networks. You double your family. Your family will be there for him in many ways he doesn’t yet know, but he understands will happen. So he will be there for them. He’ll go with you to care for your sick family member. That’s his family, too.
All a man child wants to do is play. He sees you as a toy. So if you can’t join him for fun because you are caught up in an exciting work project, he isn’t excited for you. He is not proud of you. He only complains that you won’t go with him to play.
What happens when a boy acts up? When he misbehaves? Sneaks off campus? Steals something? Vandalizes property? Gets into a fight? His friends praise him as their leader. Not caring for the wellbeing of others is almost applauded. Not caring about how one’s actions affect others seems to be awarded.
You may not even realize how many boys you’ve been with until you date a man. Once you date a man, you’ll think, “Oh—was this an option the whole time? Having things be uncomplicated, easy, and straightforward?” We tolerate boys because we think that’s all that’s out there. We get used to giving boys a […]
If you really want to see what kind of partner a man can be, see how he reacts when things get tough.
There is nothing worse than spending your time and energy on someone who doesn't seem to be on the same maturity level as you.
There is an adjustment period in every relationship. You are both learning what you can and cannot deal with, what you absolutely must have and what you can live without. There is nothing wrong with doing a little gentle nudging to get your guy to learn your needs. But, there are some men who just […]