Healthy Relationship Habits

Aug 2, 2025

Overview

The speaker, a love strategist, discusses the importance of being intentional in choosing a marriage partner and outlines seven key habits in men that should be avoided to ensure a healthy, lasting relationship.

Intentionality in Relationships

  • People are typically encouraged to be deliberate in life choices except in love, where they are told to follow their feelings.
  • Media and cultural narratives often encourage impulsive relationship decisions rather than thoughtful evaluation.
  • The speaker’s experience as a dating coach and son of a divorce attorney informs his advice.

Seven Habits to Avoid in a Partner

  • Unresolved addiction issues such as alcoholism, drug, sex, or pornography addiction are major causes of relationship breakdowns.
  • Habitual lying, including both major and minor lies, undermines trust and stability.
  • Putting a partner down to boost one’s ego indicates potential emotional harm and dissatisfaction.
  • Frivolous spending and flaunting wealth can signal deeper issues and financial irresponsibility.
  • Inappropriate and frequent flirting with others demonstrates a lack of respect and boundaries.
  • Inability to receive feedback prevents growth and healthy communication in a relationship.
  • Any physical or emotional abuse is a critical red flag and should not be tolerated.

Advice and Next Steps

  • Set a standard for what behavior is acceptable in a relationship and do not settle for less.
  • Walking away from a toxic relationship is a sign of strength and self-worth.
  • For guidance on attracting a healthy relationship, the speaker offers a free step-by-step training resource.

Recommendations / Advice

  • Avoid partners who exhibit any of the outlined negative habits.
  • Prioritize honest communication, emotional safety, and mutual respect in relationship choices.
  • Seek support and resources to build intentional and lasting love.