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Who was Jim McConaughey? What was his relationship like with his son, Matthew McConaughey? Matthew McConaughey’s father, Jim McConaughey, valued masculinity and rites of passage. One of the defining moments of Matthew’s life was when he passed one of Jim’s rites of passage, and they grew closer as a result. Read more about Jim McConaughey below.
Are you wondering how to make your husband listen to you when you talk? Why do men have an aversion to the phrase “we need to talk”? In his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey discusses how to talk to your partner about your feelings and the best way to approach touchy conversations. Harvey also discusses how a man’s seemingly insensitive response may actually be his way of showing love. Keep reading to learn what Steve Harvey has to say about how to make your husband listen to you.
Do you ever wonder what men need in a relationship? Why is loyalty so important? How can withholding sex as a punishment backfire? According to Steve Harvey, if you provide a man with these three things in a relationship, he won’t leave: support, loyalty, and intimacy. Harvey says that men may hide behind their macho demeanors, but in the end they just want to feel special. Continue on for more of Harvey’s advice on what men need in a relationship.
Are you thinking about introducing your new partner to your child? What are the most common myths about child-partner introductions? In his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey suggests introducing your new partner to your child early on in the relationship. He discusses the downsides of waiting too long and dispels the myths that many people are told. Keep reading to learn what Steve Harvey has to say about introducing your child to your new partner.
Does he want to date you, or is he thinking about sex only? How can you weed out the men who just want to have fun from the ones who are looking for commitment? In his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey aims to give advice to women so they can avoid walking into a relationship with the wrong expectations. According to Harvey, if he approaches you, he wants something from you. Keep reading to learn how to tell the difference between a man who just wants to kick it and a man who wants
Why does Steve Harvey say it’s so important to wait 90 days before having sex in a new relationship? How should you approach the first three months of a relationship? According to Steve Harvey, the 90-day rule is crucial in a new relationship for numerous reasons. But also, how you spend those first 90 days is almost just as important. It’s within this time period that you need to get to know each other better, look for red flags, and find out his intentions. Keep reading for more on Steve Harvey’s 90-day rule.
Are you in a developing or new relationship? Are you unsure if your man has long-term goals for your relationship? What are the most important questions to ask a new boyfriend? According to Steve Harvey in his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, there are five questions you should ask a new boyfriend. Although it may seem awkward, it’s better to know what a guy’s plans and ideals are upfront before the relationship gets too serious. Continue on to know what Steve Harvey’s five questions you should ask a new boyfriend are.
According to Steve Harvey, how can you be a keeper and not a sports fish? How can you tell if a guy is a catch-and-release fisherman? In his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey discusses how to be a keeper (a woman a man would like to take home and date) rather than a sports fish (a woman who is just looking for a good time). He also advises women to take the power into their own hands rather than letting the man do the “fishing.” Keep reading for more of Steve Harvey’s advice on
Why do men respect standards? How can you set your standards upfront without scaring him away? According to Steve Harvey in his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, men respect women who set standards. He says that you should feed the standards to him like a parent giving a child cough syrup, sweet-flavored and in a cute bottle. Continue on to learn why Steve Harvey says men respect standards and how to set them early on in a relationship.
What makes a strong friendship? How can we maintain strong friendships with people we care about? Strong friendships are the one thing that everyone—scientists, philosophers, and happiness experts—can agree is a major contributor to overall happiness and life satisfaction. But maintaining friendships takes effort, especially as we get older and take on more responsibilities. In this article, we’ll discuss some ways you can cultivate and maintain strong friendships throughout life.