He said, “My girlfriend is mean to me, talks down tome, belittles me and won't make eye contact!”

Published: Thu, 04/30/15

Hey,

When clients are finished working with me and getting the results they really want, I’ll ask them for a short and sweet testimonial.

Some of them aren’t so short – but they are music to a man’s ears.  My ears.  And YOUR ears.
 
Wait until you read the story below.

Mike (his real name and he says you can call him) sent me his feedback the other day.  I had to edit it down quite a bit, but here’s the gist of it and what I think may matter MOST to you.

And check out the specific TIPS at the bottom from Mike and me.

I called Steve because I was really struggling in my relationship.  I was struggling with insecurities, my woman pulling away from me, basically all of my character defects and issues from past relationships were surfacing and creating tremendous internal pain for me.  I was hopeless and didn't know what to do or how to interpret the behavior I was experiencing from my girlfriend at the time.

I struggle with not feeling like enough.  I struggle with needing love and affection to feel ok about myself.  I tend to devote all of my attention to the relationship I'm in, thinking that will fix things!  When, in fact, it has the opposite effect.

Steve's insight and perspective was tremendous.  I do NOT read books, ever. However, I took his lead and read two of the books he suggested.  "Hold on to your N.U.T.S." and "No More Mr. Nice Guy."  Steve taught me how to be a man.  How to operate like a man in a relationship.  He taught me how to be comfortable in my own skin.  Many times he told me exactly what to say.  I didn't always listen because I was too scared say some of the things that he suggested.  However, everything he said to me resonated, tremendously.  I learned about where some of my issues have come from.  

I learned how to identify my behavior and negative thought patterns as they come up.  On top of that, I learned to acknowledge those feelings and not react instantly to them.  When we react to our emotions instantly as they come up, nothing good ever comes from that.  That has definitely been my experience.  I end up saying things I regret or doing things that I regret.  

As I continue my life long work towards being a better man, being calm and aware of my feelings has been the most profound change in my life that I have ever experienced.  Steve has been a guiding light for me in this regard.

Steve even predicted the unpredictable (in my book.)  My girlfriend was mean to me, talked down to me, belittled me, wouldn't make eye contact with me for a long time.  He predicted that once I acted like the man that I'm meant to be, she would come knocking on my door.  Sure enough, she and I broke up and the girl pulled an absolute 180.  Over the last month she has been giving me gifts, offering herself to me sexually and emotionally, promising the world to me in every way!!  Apologizing profusely!!  Never in my life would I have guessed something like this would have or could have happened, given the way she treated me for a year.

I hope this helps at least one person out there!  Steve, please feel free to give out my name and number if guys would like to call and ask me questions.  As you know, part of my focus is being of service to others.  When people ask for help, the answer is always YES.  

Thank you for everything you did for me and everything you taught me.  I truly appreciate it!

Mike’s Tips for the Day
  • Don’t struggle longer than you need to.  You’re not the only one going through this.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
  • There are guys who have been through this before and their insight is a SHORT CUT to resolving your problems and getting on with the life you want.
  • Most of us have never had a male mentor to help us clearly see what “operating like a man” in our relationships.  That doesn’t mean you can’t have one now.
  • We ALL have issues holding us back and there are definitely ways to overcome them.
  • We actually CAN control our thought patterns…then our emotional reactions

Steve’s Tip for the Day

One important thing Mike learned was the importance of NOT ASKING SO MANY QUESTIONS.  Some of the weakest, most annoying and pressuring language we can use in our romantic relationships comes in the form of a question.  Mike learned to stop this and simply make STATEMENTS of what he believed and what he wanted. 

For example:

When she tries to insult you or call you a name

Instead of, “Why do you have to talk to me like that?  Don’t you know how hurtful that is??”

Simply say, “I don’t ever talk to you like that and I don’t expect it from you.  I want us BOTH to be more respectful to each other.  That’s hard to do if we allow disrespect to become a normal thing around here.”

When she rejects your offer of sexual intimacy

Instead of, “What’s the matter with you?  It’s been two weeks.  Why aren’t you in the mood or even attracted to me?”

Simply say, “That’s cool, baby.  I don’t want you to say ‘yes’ if you don’t want to.  And I know you can’t make yourself WANT to.  I’m good with a big old hug.”

In these examples, you’re not inviting a heavy conversation or an argument.  These rarely serve any useful purpose.  A man will always feel more confident, courageous and clear when he limits his response to STATEMENTS of his values instead of questions that will lead to unproductive arguments and bad feelings.

Are you ready to have that FIRST conversation that can start turning your life and relationship around?  I like working with "Hell YES" men who are ready to take life by the balls.  Contact me today and let's do this. 

Just reply to this email and say, "I'm ready, Steve.  Let's talk."

If you’d like to talk with Mike about how it feels, just ask me.  I’ll give you his contact info.

Tons of love, brother!

Steve


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