Many Men today struggle when it comes to long-term relationships. In fact, many men buy into the theme that long-term relationships like marriage are boring. This is a big lie and too many men are buying into it. This is because they don't understand the secret formula for relationships success:
Consistent Investment + Focused Attitudes = Relational Success
Men were designed to assume responsibility in relationships. As men have given that up, it has hurt them and our society. Today we talk about some of the mindset shifts we have to have as men to produce successful long-term relationships.
Seeing Relationships as Journeys, not Races
- When we come with an attitude of exploration instead of winning, we see relationships as a constant adventure
- Let's look at some of the reasons as a strong case for Marriage
- The fallout of Swipe Culture
- Maturing of Men in Marriage
- Long-Term Benefits of Investing
- Relationships are journeys
Seeing New Seasons as New Paths for Growth
- Life is full of new seasons, but the benefits often come from our attitude in the season
- As the seasons change you have the opportunity to discover new paths for growth
- This is a natural design and gives us a natural variety of relationships
- You have an opportunity at each season to forge a new path in your relationships
- Men caught in the short-term relationship cycle never get a chance to experience this
- This lack of relational growth hurts you as a man
- Men who don't get this just become older teenagers
Seeing Fun as an Important Relational Component
- One of the biggest pieces of advice I give to young men looking for a wife is to look for someone they can have fun with
- Anyone can have sex; however, can you have fun with someone apart from sex?
- The healthiest marriages are when a couple are also good friends
- It provides a stronger sense of security to the relationship and for times apart
- Fun involves give and take in the couple
- Look for a woman you enjoy
