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The Overcommunication Trap

Listen to a lot of mainstream or new age relationship advice, and they will tell you that the secret to a healthy relationship is to communicate. And truth be told, they’re right. Some level of “game playing” may have a role early on in a romantic dalliance — you don’t want to come on too strong after

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Cocky vs Cruel

Had a question crop up by @jaguarness the other day I wanted to get to, as it’s one many guys struggle with: My answer? Well, obviously it is a fine line, and getting it right is mostly a calibration issue. Guys who aren’t used to being a little cocky will likely overdo it at first

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Is “Sapiosexual” A Real Thing?

The other day the great Komander Xander commented on the following tweet: Which was a great opportunity for me, as I realized this new fad of modern women claiming to be “sapiosexual” is something I’ve never addressed. So what’s the story with it? Is it real or not? As usual, there’s some nuance to this. Sapiosexuality means

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Cucked By Love and Light

As you all know, I’m a very curious person. In an effort to really understand (and thus serve) men in their relationships with women and themselves, I’ve perused many different communities. One of which are the “spirituality” or “new age” ones. Now, not going to rag on these people too much. They are very sweet

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Is She Really “Tier 1”?

A reader writes in: ‘Hello Pat, I trust this message meets you well. I have an issue about dating to relate to you. I hope you find time amid your busy schedule to provide clarity. I met a girl I am attracted to, and we started speaking. In my observation, I would say she’s a

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