The fundamental flaw with being a “ladies man”…

by The Authentic Man on January 7, 2012 · 0 comments

So you think you’re a hit with the ladies? In fact, you don’t think it you know it! You know what to say, when to say it and how it should be said. You’re acutely aware of every curve ball a woman can throw at you and you know exactly when to swing and when not to. When the times right you hit the home run! And you’ve got more than enough notches on your bedpost to attest the fact that you’re a certified P-I-M-P.

There might not be too many people who would openly describe themselves like this but there are more than a few who think it. The thing is, if you think of yourself as a ladies man or something of a player than you’re, to continue the baseball analogy, not actually batting in the big leagues. You see, anyone who has constructed an identity for themselves like this has, on some level, got something to prove.

Now, before you go backtracking and protesting that you yourself have nothing to prove, just pause for a minute and consider this situation: a guy friend asks you, “when was the last time you had sex?”. Would you be embarrassed, or feel the need to explain yourself in any way, if you had to tell him it was a year ago?

If the answer is anything other then, “no, not at all”, you have something to prove! In fact, this goes for whether you think you’re a ladies man, or if you’re not but you aspire to be one. And if you’re in the latter category then pay attention, it’ll be much easier for you if you never end up actually creating this identity for yourself.

The problem with believing that you’re a ladies man is that you constantly feel that you have to live up to it, you constantly feel that you have something to prove. You need to be having sex all the time, and with different women, and at least a few other people need to know about it. If you can’t see any problems with all of this then you really are lost in your own arrogance. So here’s something else to think about; so long as you are trapped in this cycle you will never, ever have the chance to be with the most sensual, most radiant and most alive women. Why? Because they do not care for neediness one iota, and that includes the need to prove yourself.

A woman who truly knows herself and her own value will be steadfast enough not to compromise for anything less than a man who feels complete. She’ll be able to smell neediness from a mile away, and will dismiss any man who possesses it with the bat of an eyelid. Why is it that this type of woman tends to be the most radiant and alive and attractive? Because she’s totally in touch with herself and her fullness, hence she doesn’t have to compromise for a man who doesn’t feel the same about himself.

If you want to settle for a monotonous cycle of assisted masturbation with a variety of women who are not in touch with their fullness then by all means be a ladies man, and know that it’s a self created identity that binds you to nothing more than this. If however you’d like to welcome the possibility of meeting a woman who will truly add fuel to your fire and make your heart sing, then abandon any ideas of being a player. Instead, focus on being a real and authentic man, a man who knows his own wholeness. An authentic man needs not and wants not, he has nothing to prove, not to anyone else and not even to himself.

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Three things that make a relationship work…

by The Authentic Man on October 25, 2011 · 1 comment

What makes a relationship work?

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve been in a serious relationship myself but I recognise great advice when I hear it. That’s why I’m going to refer you to a man called Benjamin Smythe who can tell you exactly why and how his relationship works.

His explanation is deeply insightful, strikingly clear, and refreshingly different:

Just to recap:

1) No expectations. Expectations are painful for the one who expects, and only serve to obscure the true seeing of the other. In the absence of expectation you can see the true beauty of your partner.

2) Mutual self-interest. Sharing the joy of authentic mutual interest without ever pretending to be interested in anything that you’re not. Consequently, the relationship only ever takes place where both parties want to be. No one person needs the other to serve their own interests exclusively, or to sacrifice to serve the others interests exclusively.

3) Physical enjoyment of each others bodies. Not just sex, but appreciation, enjoyment and affection. Mutually satisfying experiences of the body.

For more on Benjamin Smythe check out:

benjamintsmythe.com

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Why not all nice guys finish last…

August 30, 2011

If you ask a woman what she wants from a man you’ll often hear the response that she wants to be treated like a princess. She’ll tell you that she’s looking for someone who is kind and gentle and caring. And yet, there’s a whole lot of “nice guys” out there who could fulfill this [...]

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Why opening up is the path to love…

August 18, 2011

If you’re looking for love then you’re looking for a relationship in which both you, and the woman you relate to, become more and more open to each other. You open through pain, you open through fear, and you open even though it feels safer to close down. You keep opening and opening and opening. [...]

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The problem with trying to acquire happiness…

August 14, 2011

One of the most common mistakes we make as individuals is to seek happiness outside of ourselves. We believe that external circumstances can make us feel complete, so we run around trying to acquire things that will make us happy. The one “thing” that seems to promise the most happiness is an intimate relationship. Men [...]

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The fundamental key to a successful approach…

July 28, 2011

When a man approaches a woman and his approach fails to galvanise the attention and attraction of that woman, it’s usually because of one simple problem -he lacks commitment. He approaches with 50 or 60 percent commitment, and consequently that approach lacks any clarity or conviction. From the words that are spoken, to the eye [...]

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How finding your passion could help you find love…

July 14, 2011

Every man should have two loves in his life. First, he should have a passion for women and the pursuit of a loving relationship. Second, and more significantly, he should have a passion and pursuit that is a means to an end, in and of itself. What I mean by this is that a man [...]

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Why you should never settle for less…

July 7, 2011

If you’re a man who values himself you won’t settle for anything less than choosing to get the best out of life. You want to have a career that inspires you, you want to eat good food, live in nice accommodation, have a great circle of friends and enjoy all the culture that life has [...]

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Why the process is more important than the outcome…

June 20, 2011

It’s so common to latch on to the idea that one day we will arrive at a place where we can say, “That’s it! I’ve achieved everything!”. We believe that one day we will have the perfect career, the perfect group of friends, the perfect lifestyle, etc, etc. The list goes on and on. However, [...]

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The significance of sensuality…

June 5, 2011

Sensuality can be defined as “The enjoyment and expression of pleasure”. We crave to enjoy pleasure in all its forms, in particular we crave to enjoy sexual pleasure. However, if you are unable to express pleasure than it’s unlikely that you’re going to be granted many opportunities to experience sexual pleasure. Why? Because someone who [...]

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