In part one, we looked at the reasons why good men are single and examined reasons that were not particularly of a man's own choosing. In part two, I want to take a look at some reasons why men choose to be single for extended periods of time—and sometimes indefinitely. In response to part one of this article, I received some reader comments. One comment seemed to represent … [Read more...]
Help Please! I’m a 35 Year Old Single Guy Who Can’t Find a Woman that Meets My Expectations
Hey Dr. Buckingham, I am a 35-year-old single professional guy and I keep running into women who do not meet my expectations. I am looking for the total package. I am looking for a woman who is extremely attractive, humble, childless, down-to-earth, educated, professional like me, understands her worth and role, funny, feminine, spiritual and God-fearing, and freaky, but not … [Read more...]
Are “Good Men” The Exception and “Bad Boys” The Rule?
"Good men are not the exception. They are simply the other choice." A year ago, I posted the above quote on my Facebook page as a result of a particular framing of questions that overwhelm social media and even have found their way into my private space through female friends. I'm sure you've seen if not asked the following questions yourself: "Why do men cheat?", "Why is … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Help You Spot a Good Man
Are There Any Good Men Out There? This is the ultimate question. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has heard this question. You may have even heard this spoken as a statement rather than a question – “There are no good men left in the world today.” The men may think the same thing, that there are no good women left in the world today. Statements like this can be over … [Read more...]