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Get Him To Commit Before Sleeping Together (The Dating Vow)
Have you ever heard the saying: Women are the gatekeepers of sex, and men are the gatekeepers of commitment?
The "Dating VOW" Before Sleeping Together
I ___________________ agree to explore the process of getting to know you with the intent to declare something serious in the next 3 to 6 months.
I ___________________ agree to be monogamous sexually while we have regular sex together.
I ___________________ agree to not actively seek to meet/date others while we are in this dating process (including taking down dating profiles)
I ___________________ agree to speak up if this isn't working for me vs. pulling back, ghosting, or disappearing.
I ___________________ agree to invest regular time in this process of getting to know you, which looks like this _______________
90% of men will bail on this because thousands of women will have sex without any commitment/agreement whatsoever. If all women are banned together (from now on), this will change how men treat/view sex, but in the meantime, if he does agree, you have a better chance of commitment than without it. (btw, this is merely an opinion)
John Gotman 8 Dates
1. Contempt
2. Criticism
3. Stonewalling
4. Defensiveness
Thank you 😊
Thank you🌻
It would have taken Gottman 5 seconds for my last relationship. To tell it wasnt going to work. Check, check, check, check.
Wow I was going to move in with someone who displayed every one of these behaviours
My whole marriage
Chemistry is strong, but no to commitment is torture. You can’t pine over a man that is in love with you or loves you a lot, but doesn’t intent to live with JUST you and forever. Take a moment and accept the negative feelings of disappointment. You stop feeling disappointment as soon as you accept that you were disappointed by that person. Then, it’s just a past event and you can even date it! Date the last day of disappointment and notice that AFTER that there was 0 disappointments, regardless of the reliving the painful memory.
Exactly!
That was very helpful thank you. The date of my huge disappointment was the Thanksgiving holiday a year ago. I suffered 22 years of narcissistic abuse. I’m working to restore my ravaged self-esteem. It’s nice to be able to go forward now without having to endure endless criticism, put-downs and having my true personality suppressed. My sense of humor is slowly returning and yes, there could be some “potty mouth” if I get to cracking jokes but thankfully now my abuser is not around anymore to judge me.
@@kathykonkle1097 You are a very strong person, but keep doing those good things and anything else you can think of. I like chocolate. It helps me stay in a good mood when I do my soul searching and journal writing. Just don’t feel shame or guilt. I like using a chart, but one day I just wrote him with so much anger. I had to allow myself that because they were just words. I released it and kept on going.
Being a widow and reentering the dating market I found there was a lot of bitterness with divorced men. I met two men off the dating site and both were carrying a lot of bitterness towards their ex-wives. So as I had to work and navigate through my grief The divorced population needs to do the same. Divorce is a loss as well. Nobody died but it is a loss and there’s a lot of grief related feelings attached to that as well as bitterness. So in regards to the healing I agree 100%. A lot of people are jumping onto these sites and looking for “fillers” and they are not doing the healing work. Once again – a great segment!
People act like you should be happy your not in the realtionship anymore. You wanted out right? Your out! Its like …. WHAT? Its a HUGE grieving process.
Yes, it goes both ways…
Yes! After getting divorced, I’ve learned there’s a pivot/new chapter people rarely talk about.
Granted for those whose divorces were a relief, I think those are the exception.
Families discuss deaths as a grieving process.
I felt a total loss and a new chapter I was mentally and emotionally unprepared for. People really don’t talk about that. The shift. It takes a lot of work to deliver a place of acceptance and peace. Also, there’s continued self maintenance to not fall into a trigger trap with a moment.
One of the bigger items I hear Jonathan touch on is taking ownership. Yes, that’s tricky when the source was abuse in a divorce. Not that group. I’m talking about those who’s ickiness builds into bitterness, resentment and contempt. They let it eat at them. It’s hard… It’s a conscious choice to choose love. And to do the work.
I have found the same thing.
Totally!
As for the friends with benefits. I was approached asking if I wanted to participate in a situation such as that and I said absolutely not. Again I’m a widow who had a wonderful marriage for 15 years. I’m 55 years old I’m not looking for marriage. I don’t have any children or grandchildren and no family drama so I always considered myself to be a pretty decent catch. I’ll speak to all the women on this panel right now. Don’t accept that! You are worth so much more. Please just don’t. It doesn’t take long for women to become emotionally involved after sleeping with a man several times. That is the way we are wired. Again men are coming into our bodies physically as well as emotionally and mentally and they’re connecting with us on a deep core level. John Gray explains the science behind this. Now there are always a few of us that can engage in casual sex and not get attached but I’m going to emphasize there’s only a few. The longer a situation like that goes on the deeper the potential pain. Turn those guys away and pray for the other women that are in their path that will settle for so little. Don’t be that person!
I agree but they do, and that’s why it’s so hard (!) to find a decent person. Some women will do anything to erase being alone.
Exactly!
Yes, I agree that most women will sleep with a man easily and it spoils it for the rest of us.
Oh dearest….you are so deserving o so much more than a friends with benefits situation!
Right on! I was also asked if I want to be in an open relationship lol! Never in my life I slept with many men. I’m separated and wouldn’t go for friends with benefits either. I rather live alone than be in a relationship that is in a limbo, confusing or situationship!!!
Two things I am working on are: not mistaking controlling behaviors for what on the surface seems like supportive behaviors and hiding in nostalgia when things start going south. Thinking only about the “good exciting times” instead of speaking my truth and not trusting my instincts.
So eloquently shared! Thank you! Well said!!
I’ve been compromising my wants and needs in a relationship for 4.5 years. He’s a great provider but won’t do the work. His work. Lots of dysfunction- stonewalling and defensiveness when i express what I want and need emotionally. I’m big on self growth and development. Very intentional and mindful. 4 months ago my sweet son passed. For 3 months I was in a complete fog. About a month ago, I snapped out of it and realized that I can’t settle anymore. I’m not valued or respected or honored or supported in the ways I deserve by him. I made a move and left and it’s been so hard but I see more clearly now than ever before. This video could have been made about our relationship. Wow. Definitely meant to find this. Thank you Johnathan.🙏💖
My deepest condolences 🙏
Congratulations !! Proud of you being strong & finding your self-respect again !!
@@amyproudfoot6611 Thank you 🙏
Your example is exactly what l am saying.
Women are changing, men are not now the question is why not.
Think about it, why not.
I tell guys I can be a friend but NOT with benefits, I don’t sleep with my friends!
Exactly. Also, so not sexy. If it works for others good for them but I pass 😊
4 Horsemen of Apocalypse by Gottman
(What kills relationships)
1. CONTEMPT – having power over your partner, looking down on partner who gave their power to you
2. CRITICISM – when you judge, cause discourse, tell partner “you’re doing it wrong
3. STONEWALLING – ghosting, avoiding real issues
4. DEFENSIVENESS – when partner shares concern about us or relationship, natural response. This builds walls and if thick walls, hard to come together
5 Behaviors You Should Never Tolerate in a Man
1. Your partner exhibits controlling behavior
2. Your partner gaslights you
3. Your partner verbally and emotionally abuses you
4. Your partner physically abuses you
5. Your partner makes you feel bad when you don’t have sex with them
> Does this person have capacity to lean into commitment?
> Does this person have the emotional maturity to have an adult relationship?
> Women tend to see and build upon “potential” in their man vs. looking at reality
Thanks Jonathan. You have opened my eyes 😊. I’m an older woman who gives too much in a relationship. You have given me insight into my relationship frailties, beginning with me. Lol. But today, I’m a new gal! 😂😂
Don’t settle for a fixer upper get one that works
Jonathon, I quote movies ALL THE TIME, too! I completely agree that women(men as well) stay in unhealthy relationships, one reason, I think may be they do not have self-respect, they aren’t happy in their life and quite frankly, may be bored and are for lack of a better word, ADDICTED, to the person or the relationship and do not have enough hobbies or interests to keep their minds and/or their bodies busy in life!
We are all only potential…Life IS emotional growth, also in your 50s and probably until our last day…We do not know what kind of mother, father, partner they/we will be until they/we become that. We do not know how they/we deal with serious life challenges until we face one. I thought I had a partner and I did not, some can fake it some cannot. Integrity is what matters, you deceive and betray take accountability or face the consequences. I look for honest self-reflection, humility, openness for growth and humor. Obviously, I am still searching…
Yes all great points!!!
The four horsemen of the apocalypse in relationships
1. Contempt
2. Criticism
3. Stonewalling
4. Defensiveness
👍 Absolutely 💯
@@mimiglaes2479, every information comes from someone.
Let’s be grateful someone shares useful information and not shaming someone for it.What does your behaviour beside criticism bring? How mature is that?
@@mimiglaes2479by the way that’s John Gottmans research, so when being critical about something at least check your facts.
My relationship is doomed 😅 been together 30 yrs and I’m just now realizing it’s not a good relationship
@akeough35 Don’t set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm. Love yourself first. Just like we’re told to put the air on our own face first then put it on our child, we must be alright first and foremost.
Best of luck, be positive and put your needs on the list.
If you want to find out how someone handles themselves do the smiling no test.
When they ask you to do something or go somewhere just say no. Don’t be harsh, stay kind and smiling but you can’t make it.
You don’t apologize or make excuses. It’s just a no.
Then you’ll see how they act.
Remember the hand signal for being in trouble. You catch their eye if you can and show the palm of your hand. You slowly wrap your fingers around your thumb. It is universal for help. Please pass it on.
What does commitment look like?
1. Spending 3 or 4 days a week together
2. Shared activities, hobbies, mutual interests
3. Spending time with family & friends
4. Traveling together
5. Teamwork building skills in both our personal and our professional life
6. Intimacy building – physical and emotional intimacy that leads to either moving in together or getting married
That is a blueprint!
Exactly 💯
Can we talk about codependency, addiction, narcissistist and co-narcist. How about complex PTSD. Childhood trauma. These are huge reasons why we tolerate bad behavior or abusive behavior.
Hello 👋 Beautiful Lady 🌹.. how are you doing today and your weather condition like?
I learned that rather late in my life. It would have helped if I’d known it sooner.
Or could be on the receiving end of those types of things as well
Absolutely, in the formative years of childhood parents are God to children.
Every word, belief they have about who or what they are.
They absorb every word, expression, doubt, or success told to them by the parent.
Shortly after or during that time, enters good or bad, ugly, pretty many values, lifestyles, race identity roles in life, gender identity and so on.
They begin to copy what they see absorbing every action, every word wanting to please the God’s they so love.
Of course there are exceptions.
Learned behavior sticks with them for years until critical thinking happens if it does happen as is taught seen, and so on there lies the conflict. Daddy says this, mommy says that, society this and that demonstrates this and that.
What and who is valued in our society?
I remember my brother’s saying to me around age 10 only men can be president so you can never be president.
It gets worse, no adult explains why not.
Enter religion, politics, careers, education, positions of authority, power control was gained by no one questioning the accepted status value of genders we just went along to get along.
Males made the money therefore males had the control, males were physically stronger therefore they had the power, males had higher education, education is power those males who did not have the opportunities l mentioned had the power simply because they were male.
Society accepted, did not question now let’s add race into the mix, the misfits, those who did not fit the mold of power.
There is so much more to this power control thing but by now you get my drift.
It’s not until we question authority, demand equality at the table and not ask for it that change will occurr.
Change of this magnitude will be fought tooth and nail from name calling, accusations threars, yes violence.
The pie must now be shared.
Power must be shared, women are demanding learning their value, self respect, education brings about freedom to be who we were meant to be.
Many males are slow to get aboard the new reality.
Simply put women of all races are growing, changing without permission from anyone, many males are not changing, growing as fast therein lies the struggle.
Knowledge is the power to and for everyone.
Well stated.
Some refused to take their children seriously when they are molested by their men, fearing they will lose them
Only date people who cherish you & 100% transparent! Super simple. You can feel the love.
You’re fortunate that the cherishing and transparency has been real and not just a tool to screw you over.
I spent 4 years with a man that said he was in love with me but treated me like he hated me & it has finally caused me to leave him it hurts but I had to leave he was driving me insane
Been there done that. Going through so many emotions to heal from the toxicity not to mention learning a new language and to live in another country because I feared he would hurt me in the end ❤️🩹🦢
The abuse just gets worse, kudos for leaving!! My anthem song these days is “Better Man” by Little Big Town….give it a listen. ❤️
I’m glad you left because it can only keep getting worse. Why? I spent 12 years married to an manipulative and later learned he was a narcissist just like my mother. Which is awful because I can’t correct narcissism. When he started to verbally and physically abused me – that was the last straw and divorced him. No way to I want to continue to be involved in any relationship by those that start off manipulating me – right there is the “red flag” and I would walk. However, it is my understanding too many narcissist individuals in my life which I had to part from. I won’t continue to have that type of friendship.
Yes like love is enough , my boyfriend just told me he never has a good time with me when we are together and I told him it’s because he irritates me all the time. We’ve been together13 years sounds like the end of a marriage.
@@TheMallyjoe – Not when someone is verbally and physically abusive and trying to tear-down all I ever tried to succeed in life? I won’t tolerate disrespect from anyone especially from a husband, when I told him I had pneumonia after visiting the clinic once I got back from vacation with him, he wouldn’t accept it and said, “I can’t help you, you need to find someone that can help you -I got to get back to work.” I was destroyed by his remark because I was a stay-at-home mom who worked to raise our children and when one of them got sick I was there, at his parents’ home and had to stay with my son 24/7 for those 5 days. I got sick due to the amount of time I spend taking care of him. I knew that this marriage was over because at 45 if this is how he feels why wait until I really get sick in my old age? He would never be there for me- that’s the reality. The following year I filed for divorced and I will not marry again because I can’t deal with relationships that depend on me, as my parents did as of the age of 16 years old. I can no long cope with those that leaned on me for everything and I don’t mean my children but family should help one another not keep sucking money out of them which they never pay back. I just had jobs but going paying parents throughout my working jobs with 1/2 of my earnings can be impossible to save and have any kind of a lifestyle I wanted. So I won’t ever get involved with those types that won’t do their part to earn a better living. I am not rich but shouldn’t be called upon anymore.
1. Contempt
2. Criticism
3. Stonewalling
4. Defensiveness
4 predictors of failure in relationship
The difficult obstacle I found in my relationships with badly behaving men, is that I found when I tried to object to bad behaviour, not only the men, but professional counsellors turned it back on me. They would say that I needed to accept them as they are and nor require or expect reciprocal, responsible behaviours from them. I do know the difference between being a critical and disrespectful partner, and expecting a person to do their best to actually act like a partner and family member.
I never felt that my partner was actively committed and engaged in creating and maintaining a functioning and growing and loving connection.
I just kept being told that these were unrealistic expectations and I should accept them as they are. The shift happened once there was marriage or after living together awhile.
Thanks for sharing
Yes, same, discontinued a coach when she said see how it goes when I dating Long distance with self centered controlling man, and his go to book was Men are from Mars/ Women are from Venus and how he goes ‘Cold’ and hides in his ‘man cave’. He couldn’t handle discussions of ideas/opinions, never mind feelings (other than hot/cold – behavior). BTW I ended it in 3 months with no contact.
I’ve given up, I have a great single life, why screw things up. It takes so long to know someone, so many fake people wearing masks. Married and divorced twice, I’m truly satisfied with being single and working on myself and spending time with my family.
Love to hear that ♥️
You are a good book to read. Keep it that way.
I agree! After a horrible long bad marriage I’m loving being on my own. I am not looking for a partner!
That my problem no outside support
Especially when older than 60. I do the same. If someone comes to me great. But i don’t have the energy
This is why you need to love yourself…. otherwise you settle for a bad relationship
I was in an abusive marriage for 12 years. It was mostly emotional. He attempted to murder me in 1978.1982 the restraining order and divorce 1982. Still to this day it still affects me. He took my beautiful spirit. 2022 he took his own life after his second wife divorced him and his daughter moved to Arizona. Loneliness is a terrible place.
I am so sorry that happened to you.
💜
Ouch.i hope that you find yourself and love again. We are a remarkable race, hopefully you can bounce back wishing you the best 😊.