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Category Archives: Relationships
How to Resolve an Argument with Your Mother
I just got this question in response to my article on How to Recover From a Controlling Mother, and felt it warranted deeper exploration. Steve asks:
I just got off the phone with my mother who was berating me because I had not responded in a timely fashion to an email, which made her ashamed and disappointed. I went to my computer and looked up "how to deal with a controlling mother". Your article looked interesting so I began to read it, and as I did my eyes opened up as if you were speaking directly to me! I … Continue reading…
Claude Monet, Dirty Harry and Romeo on Confidence, Kissing, Dancing and Romance
This month's edition of the Confident Man Carnival brings you the latest advice from across the net on confidence with women, dating and relationships:
Lisa Hood presents 10 Weird But True Facts About Kissing posted at ZenCollegeLife, saying, "Kissing is an integral part of our courting rituals, holiday celebrations, and romantic comedies."
Charles Chua C K presents The Ten Golden Rules of Human Relations posted at All About Living with Life.
Donna Cullen presents 10 Love Lessons from Claude Monet posted at Top Dating Sites, saying, "Claude Monet was one of the forerunners of what would
How To Be Popular
I hardly need to spell out the advantages being popular: more friends, a wider social circle, greater confidence, more people to play and have fun with, and more women to choose from when dating. Being popular can either be superficial like Glinda in the musical Wicked, or a deeper trait based on being an all-round great guy. I'd suggest going for the deeper version every time.
With that in mind, here are tips on how to be popular:
Make Other People Feel Good
Popular people love making other people feel good because it's more fun having fun with … Continue reading…
How Theatrical Improvisation Increases Your Confidence
I've been taking a bunch of theatrical improvisation courses lately because it's a really fun, engaging way to increase self-confidence. There's a part of me that loves being on stage, without the old inhibitions that used to get in the way of everyday life. The skills involved in theatrical improvisation, also known as Comedy Improvisation or Improv, turn out to be essential life skills, especially when it comes to interacting confidently with other people.
Much of what I've learned in Improv class reverses a lot of what I learned about how to act while growing up. Many of us … Continue reading…
How to Have Better Relationships With Women
Here's a story with some relationship advice for you. I took my Dad out to dinner last week as his 79th Birthday gift. He is actively downsizing in preparation for moving into a retirement village with my mother, so I appreciate that the last thing he wants is a physical gift from me. He'd much rather have some quality time together.
Unfortunately we have slightly different definitions of "quality time". As my father droned on and on over dinner telling me story after boring story, I felt myself shutting down and becoming increasingly frustrated and angry with him. He … Continue reading…
Confidence, Cats In The Cradle and My Relationship with My Father
Harry Chapin's famous song Cats In The Cradle hits me emotionally every time I hear it. Whether it's his original, Cat Steven's even more well-known version, or more recent covers like the one by Ugly Kid Joe, it never fails to strike an emotional chord with me. I've spent the last 3 weeks learning to play it on my guitar, and when I play it myself it's even stronger.
Knowing what I know now, I'd say that my father lacks confidence and that's why he is so reluctant to share his feelings, and hard for other people to connect to. … Continue reading…
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Radical Honesty by Brad Blanton
Radical Honesty, The New Revised Edition: How to Transform Your Life by Telling the Truth
I was blown away by this brilliant book; it totally had me hooked. One of the things that I noticed when talking to Frank the natural was just how brutally honest he was, and that women found this trait very, very attractive. Even if they found him offensive at times, there was something about his disarming honesty that got under their skin. And this book explains what it is, and how to get it.
The author puts the boot straight into the curse of moralism … Continue reading…
How to get a Supermodel Girlfriend
I got this email from my friend Bradley yesterday, and was so blown away that I just had to share it with you. I do so with his permission, and with only minor edits to maintain our privacy. I have had such a positive impact on him, he's told me he'd do just about anything for me:
Hey Graham,
It is absolutely wonderful to hear from you Graham. I am sorry that it has taken me so long to get back to you but the last few weeks have been hectic to say the least. I have been busy but … Continue reading…
