What the Pick-Up Dating Scene Gets Wrong | The Art of Manliness
The pick-up artist/dating scene has been making the news more and more lately. Here's what Chad Howse thinks that scene gets wrong when it comes to dating.| The Art of Manliness
The pick-up artist/dating scene has been making the news more and more lately. Here's what Chad Howse thinks that scene gets wrong when it comes to dating.| The Art of Manliness
Almost every date involves taking a woman out to eat. It is not only fun, but offers a perfect opportunity to show your date your manners and character| The Art of Manliness
Writing a fantastically romantic love letter can be a challenge, here's how to do it right.| The Art of Manliness
We find ourselves upon that holiday dedicated to romance, when our thoughts naturally tend towards the state of our relationships. Perhaps you’re single and wondering how to have better success with dating. Or already dating someone, and contemplating upping your commitment level. Or maybe you’re married and trying to keep the fire of love alive. […]| The Art of Manliness
Looking for a romantic date idea? Look no further than the at-home dinner date. Here's how to plan one.| The Art of Manliness
An excerpt from a 1948 issue of Varsity Magazine about how to win over your gal's parents when you meet them for the first time.| The Art of Manliness
Navigating first impressions can be a tricky business. You want to be yourself, but you also want to convey the best version of yourself.| The Art of Manliness
Dating advice, and how to win over her family, circa 1944.| The Art of Manliness
A guys guide to high school prom. Everything you need to know in one spot.| The Art of Manliness
What does it mean to act in a moral way? One of the answers the philosopher Immanuel Kant formulated to this question can be paraphrased this way: “Never treat people merely as a means to an end, but always as an end in and of themselves, too.” We all treat people as means sometimes, and […]| The Art of Manliness
Once the heady chemicals of new love — which transform one’s sweetheart into the very picture of human perfection — wear off, each partner discovers that no matter how compatible they are, there is a least one thing, and sometimes several, that each dislikes in the other. Each possesses some habit, behavior, or personality quirk […]| The Art of Manliness
If you own a car, you know the importance of regular maintenance. Rather than waiting for your vehicle to break down and paying for costly repairs, you take it in for oil changes, tire rotations, and filter swaps. Sure, this upkeep requires time and money, but it keeps your car running smoothly, extends its lifespan, […]| The Art of Manliness
While it may seem new that the sexes complain about each other, it's in fact been going on since men and women have existed. Here are examples from 50 and 100 years ago.| The Art of Manliness
This post originally appeared in the Art Of Manliness ‘Trunk’ – a collection of cool stuff we find while wandering the vast deserts of the world wide web. Last month the website Madame Noire posted a list of the “7 Manly Things We Wish Men Still Did.” I don’t recommend clicking over there, because they […]| The Art of Manliness
It's an age old question for men entering their dating years. How do I ask a girl out?| The Art of Manliness
We want to encourage men to stop hanging out and start dating. But negotiating the waters of dating can be tricky. Men want to know if a girl is into to them or not.| The Art of Manliness
Curious to know if a girl is interested in you? Pay attention to these subtle signs that she may be attracted to you.| The Art of Manliness
Make a great first impression on your first date with these first date questions. Use them, and she'll be waiting for that second date.| The Art of Manliness
Bill and Mr. Narrator Man discuss the difference between hanging out and dating, and the 3 P's of a real date.| The Art of Manliness
10 cheap date ideas your date will actually love.| The Art of Manliness
The 8 date ideas here are those which will set up the best possible chances for having a good, spark-catalyzing time, and don't fall into the stereotypical categories.| The Art of Manliness
Whether you're trying to win the heart of a new crush or are looking for something fun to do with your spouse, here are 10 great fall date ideas that will have you rustling up some romance along with the leaves.| The Art of Manliness
Whether you’ve been dating someone for a short time or been married for years, there’s one question that can remain perennially interesting — did I choose the right partner? My guest today has some answers to that question that aren’t based on crowd-sourced anecdotes or biased personal hunches, but reams of scientific research. His name is Ty Tashiro […]| The Art of Manliness
We discuss the three traits women are looking for in a man, the difference between being strong versus being controlling, and what men can do today to improve their relationships.| The Art of Manliness
Research has consistently shown that a good marriage can significantly improve a man’s happiness and quality of life. But a bad marriage can make you utterly miserable. My guest today argues that by looking for certain red flags in a relationship, you can marry someone who will make your life better.| The Art of Manliness
How to pick a right girl when dating.| The Art of Manliness
One tradition that has been slowly fading away from Western society is asking a woman's father for his daughter's hand in marriage before the actual marriage proposal| The Art of Manliness
Some of the best examples of writing love letters have been crafted while the threat of death was imminent. Don't wait to tell your loved ones how you feel.| The Art of Manliness
Plenty of people have been talking about the rifts between liberals and conservatives and between men and women. But there’s a fault line out there that is just as divisive and may be responsible for more relational estrangement than any other — despite the fact that it remains almost entirely unrecognized and understood: The division […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Relationships Archives | The Art of Manliness
America is facing a “boy crisis.” The statistics are stark: Boys are far more likely than girls to fall behind in school, die by suicide, and end up in jail. When experts offer solutions to the problems facing the male population, most push for a fundamental reimagining of masculinity — urging boys to reject the […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Relationships Archives | The Art of Manliness
“Nothing takes the taste out of peanut butter quite like unrequited love,” Charlie Brown once said. Indeed, being spurned by one’s crush, or, for that matter, by a friend or potential employer, not only ruins the taste of one’s favorite sandwich spread, but causes great psychological distress and even physical pain. Here to walk us […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Relationships Archives | The Art of Manliness
When we imagine the love lives of previous generations, we tend to hypothesize along two lines. We think that things were more idyllic in the past, that people were more moral, took the vows of marriage more seriously, and were happier and more faithful as a result. Or, we tend to take a more cynical […]| The Art of Manliness
Community is one of life’s most valuable but increasingly scarce resources. While we hear about a supposed epidemic of male loneliness, many men still resist joining groups or struggle to maintain involvement after initial enthusiasm wanes. Today on the show, Frank Schwartz will help us understand the barriers to building male community and how to overcome them. […]| The Art of Manliness
Meeting your girlfriend’s parents for the first time is a big step in a relationship. Here's all the help you need!| The Art of Manliness
Face-to-face socializing in America has declined by more than 20% nationwide. Among some groups, like young adults and unmarried men, the drop is closer to 40%. But strangely, this hasn’t led to the loneliness epidemic that you hear so much about. Instead, we’re seeing a new phenomenon: rising aloneness without rising loneliness. Today on the […]| The Art of Manliness
Pornography is more prevalent and accessible than ever before, yet its effects on relationships, mental health, and human development aren’t popularly well understood. Discussions on the topic are often engaged in from an emotional or religious point of view; less typical is a discussion of pornography from an empirical frame. My guest today, Dr. Brian […]| The Art of Manliness
You're ready to start dating and stop hanging out. It's really not that hard to get a date with a woman. Here's how to take hanging out up a level to dating| The Art of Manliness
They're guaranteed to make your gal fall in love with you for the first time, or all over again.| The Art of Manliness
Breaking up is hard, whether it is mutual or one party does the dirty work.| The Art of Manliness
The truth is that knowing you've found the right woman to marry is not rocket science. Here are five guidelines that guided me on deciding my wife was the one.| The Art of Manliness
We've put together the ultimate guide to help you purchase an engagement ring that your girlfriend will flip over. Let's get started.| The Art of Manliness
Yet one of the burning questions men who have been in a long-term relationship face is what to give a woman who says: I don't want anything for Valentine's Day.| The Art of Manliness
Your friends saw the red flags. Your family voiced their concerns. But you were so caught up in the excitement of new love that you missed all the warning signs. Now you’re stuck in a relationship that’s making you absolutely miserable. Why does this happen? According to researchers at University College London, “feelings of love […]| The Art of Manliness
There has been a lot of cultural discussion of the way digital technologies and social media contribute to things like political polarization and adolescent depression. But as I’ll explore with Nicholas Carr, the author of Superbloom, our digital tools are also changing our ability to connect with others and our sense of self in less […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| People Archives | The Art of Manliness
The date's structure allows a man to show off his ability to woo a lady. Master the date.| The Art of Manliness
Find solace and understanding in 'The Orphaned Adult' by Alexander Levy. Explore the depths of grief and learn how to navigate the complexities of loss with this insightful book.| The Art of Manliness
Relationship red flags men should look for in a relationship| The Art of Manliness
Over the last few decades, it’s become more and more common for couples to move in together while they’re dating. They often opt for this living arrangement because it feels convenient, and also because they want to “test” the relationship before deciding whether or not to get married. Couples figure that by experiencing what it’s […]| The Art of Manliness
The following are some guidelines to follow when faced with ending a relationship.| The Art of Manliness
How long does it take to make friends — for someone you meet who’s a potential friend, to turn into an actual friend? If you’re out of college and not a young adult anymore, you know that it sure feels like it’s a process that takes an awfully long time. Well my guest has actually […]| The Art of Manliness
Unveiling the complexities of ambivalent relationships: Discover the conflicting emotions and dynamics that shape these unique types of connections.| The Art of Manliness
It’s famously been said that every individual is the average of the five people he interacts with most. Life experience certainly bears out the validity of this truism. A teenager falls into a friend group that practically undoes the influence of a previous decade and a half of parenting. A soldier goes into a deployment […]| The Art of Manliness
In letters men exchanged in the 18th and 19th centuries, they referred to one another as “bosom friends,” exulted in their “eternal” and “ardent” attachment, and affirmed that even when apart, “my heart is knit with thine.” In photographs from the same era, men hold hands, sit on each other’s laps, and wrap their arms […]| The Art of Manliness
To countenance the statistics on divorce is to recognize that happy, lasting marriages do not happen by default. In strong marriages, each spouse, rather than sinking into indifference and complacency, makes an effort to do things that leave their partner enamored and appreciative. To find out what kinds of things tend to have this effect […]| The Art of Manliness
Everyone has heard about the incredible benefits that come to mind, body, and spirit from having strong relationships. The quality of our social ties has a huge impact on our physical and mental health and our overall feeling of flourishing. Yet many people still struggle to create these strong relationships in their lives, and often […]| The Art of Manliness
Curious about what turns women on? Get an inside look at the things that make women swoon and gain a deeper understanding of female attraction.| The Art of Manliness
If you want insight on how to make love last, you might ask friends, family, a therapist, or a pastor for advice. You probably wouldn’t think to turn to a divorce lawyer. But my guest, James Sexton, who does that very job in New York City, says there may be few people who have a […]| The Art of Manliness
Learn how to overcome social discoordination and maintain strong friendships in adulthood. Discover the importance of face-to-face interaction.| The Art of Manliness
Is the 7-Year-Itch Real? Have you ever felt restless or dissatisfied after 7 years in a relationship? Learn the evidence behind the psychology of romantic relationships & human change.| The Art of Manliness
Note: This is a rebroadcast. Over the last year, my 12-year-old son has been doing one challenge every week as a rite of passage and chance to earn a special trip. Some of these challenges have involved reading a book in a week, and the most recent book we gave him to read was How to Win Friends […]| The Art of Manliness
