On dudes

A mature man is naturally attracted to a woman based on a number of characteristics, not just what is visible to the eye. Is she: •Happy? •Generous? •Affectionate? •Smart? •Fun? •Playful? •Disciplined? •Passionate? •Honest? •Mature? Does she: •Have a good sense of humor? •Get along with people? •Treat people with compassion and respect? •Communicat

No, men in great relationships possess something more valuable than brass balls or perfection of spirit. They’re willing to assess themselves honestly. It’s no guarantee of meeting the woman of your dreams, but it is the best way I know to keep the wrong women at a safe distance. In romance, insight is the foundation of risk management. If nothing

Women aren’t ruling out nice guys, they’re ruling out unassertive guys who show an overly compromising nature that suggests they’re unwilling to defend what matters. If a sense of safety is something a woman seeks in a man, you can’t blame her for relegating to the friend zone any man who doesn’t openly define and defend his own values.