Yes—great points. Saying thank you and sorry when it actually matters is huge, and expectations around first-date intimacy get overlooked way too often. Availability without attunement doesn’t build connection.
Thanks Dr. Nicole! Agreed, this level of vulnerability is essential for a healthy relationship and also shows strong communication skills. A lot of men have difficulty when it comes to being g this vulnerable but practice makes perfect here.
I would add that other common mistakes are not saying 'thank you' when appropriate, not saying 'sorry' when appropriate, and expecting intimacy on the first date.
Spot on Moorea, thanks for including these. They are all important and we need to see more of this from men in relationships. It’s not a sign of weakness but rather shows they’re comfortable with themselves and also respectful of the feelings of others
Yes—great points. Saying thank you and sorry when it actually matters is huge, and expectations around first-date intimacy get overlooked way too often. Availability without attunement doesn’t build connection.
Thanks Dr. Nicole! Agreed, this level of vulnerability is essential for a healthy relationship and also shows strong communication skills. A lot of men have difficulty when it comes to being g this vulnerable but practice makes perfect here.
"available by choice." Love this.
I would add that other common mistakes are not saying 'thank you' when appropriate, not saying 'sorry' when appropriate, and expecting intimacy on the first date.
Spot on Moorea, thanks for including these. They are all important and we need to see more of this from men in relationships. It’s not a sign of weakness but rather shows they’re comfortable with themselves and also respectful of the feelings of others