Even though times have changed and the roles of men and women are not as distinctly different as they were a few decades ago, there is still a deep-rooted notion about what makes a “manly man”. However, there are certain unmanly activities that can benefit a man in ways he may not have imagined.

How Do These Unmanly Activities Make You A Better Man?

Traditionally, a manly man will enjoy hunting, lifting weights, and watching football while drinking beer with his mates, and he’ll also love chopping wood for his BBQ. However, there are some things that are seen as more “unmanly” that can make a man a better version of himself. Read on.

Cooking

After so many years of women being considered the unquestionable queens of the kitchen, men are proving to be equally – if not more – talented cooks. Honing his culinary skills is beneficial for any guy because it helps him be more creative, but it’s also good for teaching him how to discipline and follow directions. In terms of attraction, all women appreciate the effort put into preparing a delicious three-course meal. Even if you only learn a handful of recipes, make sure you excel at them; you won’t regret it.

Shopping

Most men would rather buy the same shirt 5 times than to spend a few hours trying on clothes. Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, is a case in point, as he wears the same grey T-shirt every day claiming to be “too busy running the world’s largest social network” to spend time picking what to wear.

However, shopping should be seen as an act of care for one’s self, not a chore. A man who chooses his clothes to suit him has better chances of attracting the attention of ladies. Not only does he look better in clothes that fit and suit him, but he also makes clear the fact he respects himself enough to care for his outward appearance and also gets to feel more confident.

Reading

By reading we don’t mean cars magazines and sports newspapers, but actual books. It has been found that women are the primary readers of literature, as most men seem to prefer engaging in more active pursuits, regarding reading as one of the most unmanly activities.

Nevertheless, a well-read man who knows his Hesse from his Chekhov is more cultured, interesting and attractive for having opened up his mind to the world of literature and possessing the ability to see things from a different perspective.

House Cleaning

A man doesn’t have to live in a space that’s filled with dirt and roaches – living in squalid conditions doesn’t make one more of a man, it just makes him a lazy and dirty kind of person women would run a mile from.

Keeping your house or apartment clean is beneficial for you because it gives you a better space to think and live with less stress; not to mention a place where you can invite the girl of your dreams continuing a hot date.

All in all, it becomes clear that as our societies progress the lines between the manly and unmanly activities become more and more blurred, making us more attractive and accomplished people irrespective of gender instead.

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There is no doubt that one of the most significant ingredients for the happiness of a couple is being compatible in bed. However, sometimes this is hard to gauge. How can a couple establish whether they are sexually compatible when being intimate is not possible?

This Is How You Can Tell If You’re Right For Each Other Before Being Intimate

In some cases, either because of practical difficulties, such as being in different parts of the world, or due to a couple’s conscious decision to abstain until a certain point in their common life, such as marriage, a couple can’t get intimate. Therefore, they have to rely on certain signs in order to guess their level of sexual compatibility. Here are the most efficient of them.

The couple can communicate well. Communication is a crucial factor for all healthy relationships, and it’s also vital when it comes to sex. A successful and compatible couple should feel free to openly discuss their desires, boundaries, and needs. Being able to talk about the most awkward sides of intimacy and to freely give your feedback to your partner, as well as receive feedback from her, are good signs of sexual compatibility too. It means that even if you do have some differences between you, you will be able to address them instead of sweeping them under the rug.

The partners are willing to make compromises. There are no two people who are the same. What’s more important than being the exact same person as your partner is your (and her) willingness to compromise and look for common ground. Of course, having the same drives helps – which takes us to the third sign.

Both partners have the same drives. Even when you are not able to act on your drives, knowing that both of you share the same ideas about what’s fun, how often you’d like to be intimate with each other and the when and where of your fantasies is important as it sets the ground for the moment you will get there.

Both parties know themselves well. Knowing your own self and being comfortable in your own skin are good indicators of being able to love someone and give yourself to them honestly. If your partner suffers from low self-esteem and too much insecurity, it’s a bad sign for your sex life too. But if she is also aware of her strengths and needs, the chances are she will also make a good, giving lover.

Even though sexual chemistry is very much a physical thing and there are no guarantees for it, it is also a brain thing and a couple can come to some conclusions regarding their compatibility even before being intimate.

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If you’ve heard of the term situationship, don’t worry – it’s only because we’re talking about a relatively new term. This is a word we needed badly without even realizing it.

What’s A Situationship?

If you are having trouble defining what you have when you’re dating someone and doing some of the things couples do, yet don’t feel like introducing her as your “partner”, you probably have what is now known as a “situationship”. If you’re still not sure that this is what you have, here are more details.

What Are The Signs Of A Situationship?

Sign #1: Your toothbrush is in her house or hers is in yours. If you’ve left personal items at each other’s place, it is a clear sign you’re going back. Which is a sign there’s more than a casual, one-night stand there.

Sign #2: Preferring to communicate via Whatsapp and Messenger rather than talking on the phone. A sign you ARE communicating, but don’t exactly feel the need to hear each other’s voice.

Sign #3: It’s known it’s not all about sex, even though neither has actually said it. When you know from the way you act around each other that the relationship (the situationship, to be precise) is not merely a physical thing, but there are real feelings involved; despite the fact you aren’t sure it’s love.

Sign #4: Not being comfortable answering your friends’ questions about the reasons why it’s not a proper relationship. You’re probably saying there is no reason to put labels on it. And you believe it (maybe).

Sign #5: You only make plans for the very near future (like next week). Neither dares make plans for summer holidays together or anything remotely serious. ‘Cos that’s what people in relationships do.

Sign #6: You kind of miss her when you’re not together. But there’s no way you’re telling her because you’re still unsure of your feelings. You wouldn’t want to spoil what you have anyway.

Sign #7: Enjoying your freedom to do whatever you want, but not wanting to date anyone else. You like the fact you can hang out with your mates and answer to no one, but even though you’re entitled to flirt and sleep with whoever you want, you are fine dating only her.

If, indeed, you’re in a situationship, enjoy it while it lasts. One thing is certain, as with all undefined things and things that hang in the balance,  it will change.

Sooner or later, this will either develop into a full-on relationship or it will end as soon as one of you moves on to something more serious. In any case, always make sure to be honest with yourself and her about your feelings and expectations so there won’t be any regrets later on.

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Traveling the world is one of the most exciting adventures you can experience in your lifetime. You get to see different cultures, meet new people, widen your horizons, change your perspective, and maybe find love in the process. And while experiencing cultural practices and making new friends may be something that comes easy when traveling, finding love might be tricky, especially when you’re always in a different country or city every month. What’s a traveler to do? AnastasiaDate has a perfect guide to dating for the lonely globetrotter.

With This Guide To Dating You Can Have Best Of Both Worlds

When you have the wanderlust, it can sometimes be difficult to find someone you can share your adventures with. For one, you’re always traveling so how in the world can you meet people and have a connection with them? You probably don’t stay long in one place. It’s true that it’ll be difficult to find a connection with someone, but you don’t have to give up dating nor traveling when you follow this AnastasiaDate advice.

The Rule On Long-Distance Relationships

Obviously, the first ever question that would come to your head is the question about long-distance relationships (LDRs) – if they work and if they’re a good idea. Honestly, most long-distance relationships do not work because the couple does not have an end plan. For example, what is the end goal of the relationship? Is it to get married? If the relationship is not special enough, you can skip getting into an LDR.

Focus On What You Have Now

Dating while you travel is easier when you focus on the present. Forward-thinking is important, but you have to face the fact that the relationship might not work when you’re not in the same city or country. Refer to the rule on LDR. Focus on the present, but make sure that the person you’re dating also only wants to focus on the present.

Never Make Any Promises

Specifically, you should never make any promises you cannot keep. This is a very important AnastasiaDate advice that you should always remember. You can date while you’re traveling but do not make promises of going back, visiting often, or migrating to the person’s country (soon) if you’re not 100% sure if you can.

So, traveling and dating mix well. You just have to know how to handle specific situations. There might be special cases where you meet and date a fellow traveler, and then end up traveling the world together. You’ll never know – there are infinite possibilities when it comes to love.

We hope that this short guide has given you an idea on how to handle dating while you travel. For more dating tips, don’t forget to check out more posts from our blog. You can also visit our site if you want to give online dating a try.