I swear to tell the truth and other stories...

One of the joys in life is waking up each day with thoughts that somewhere, someone cares enough to send a warm morning greeting!

Some men just get bored easily and are not ready to settle down with one woman, even if she looks like Miss Universe. These men will always be fooling around. Forget this segment - for now.

Other men are faithful, but communication breaks down in a relationship and instead of finding ways to SOLVE problems and STRENGTHEN the relationship, men and women blame each other and fight to win. When that happens, unless there is understanding, the man will drift away emotionally and the relationship is doomed....

For me, the best antidote to prevent a "good" man from straying and fooling around is to put maximum effort in communicating and understanding. You don't want to have any regrets that you did not try your best to reach out and connect with the other person. PUT YOURSELF IN HIS/HER SHOES....

Yes, be your best - dress nicely, have pride in yourself, work hard, work out hard, etc. etc. but most importantly be yourself and communicate like crazy.

Don't try to change for anyone. Be yourself, communicate like it is the end of the world and be as understanding as possible..... why do I say this? Men (and women I bet) hate people who don't listen and want to express only their point of view. In this case, there is no love for the other person; only self love.

Two words: Be yourself....

But to be yourself, you must know yourself and have confidence in who you are. Too many women (and men I suppose) try too hard. They act differently to impress. I know the mass media pressures women to be physically beautiful... but that is not the right formula for a long term relationship.

Being yourself, no matter how imperfect is wonderful, really.... You have to be comfortable with your imperfections. The more comfortable a woman is; the more comfortable the man will be. And we men love to feel relaxed and comfortable!

Oh my God... when I see the advertisements for cosmetics, fashion and beauty products, it must make women feel very insecure! Heck who can be as good-looking as $25,000/day models?!

Forget it! Physical beauty will only attract a man at first glance. But there are zillions of pretty girls. A man is really interested in self confidence, a sense of humor and a woman who is not afraid to be herself. Intelligence, of course and decency help!