Let’s say my son gets short with my daughter. He uses a crappy tone with her, he’s judgy, and tells her off for something. Now… a tendency of mine can be to protect her and to tell him off. To be short with him, and snappy. (to use a crappy tone really). Do you see…
If you are a nice guy, you likely are not in a sexually fulfilling, or otherwise fulfilling relationship. Why? – Nice guys seek approval above all else– Nice guys are needy– Nice guys are indirect– Nice guys are actually manipulative and controlling– Nice guys are transactional– Nice guys lack self love and confidence– Nice guys…
You want to raise children who will come to you and talk to you when they need your help, or when they get into trouble later in life. You want to raise kids who you have a good relationship with, especially as your children get older and life gets more and more challenging to navigate…