13 Harsh Truths About Men I'd Share If You Were My Daughter
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 เม.ย. 2024
- briannox.com/ for more tips and in-depth videos.
Getting my book for free on audible when you start a trial?
briannox.com/audible/
amzn.to/2Fnf2xD to find all my books on Amazon.com
(This is an Amazon Affiliate Link. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)
![[LIVE] : ONE ลุมพินี 63 | คู่เอก "ยอดภูผา vs โซเนอร์"](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/RGVmBsegKEI/mqdefault.jpg)
Thank you for watching this video!
P.S. I'm considering launching a private community with more content. You can find out more about it here: briannox.com/the-membership-community/
as per my experience, men certainly don't change, but It's not either black or white in this case, I experienced it, if a man truly loves you and he gets to know that certain things are important to you, he will do it for you even though he didn't do it earlier, and not because it just impresses you but he genuinely wants to see you happy.
Thank you so much for this video !! My family is very dysfunctional. I have autism, adhd and cptsd but I still want to try and get my life together. I hope you will make more videos like this!! They are very helpful to me! Thank you very much internet dad haha
Absolutely, great vd and precious advice ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Now make a video on father's advice to men- regarding relationships!
Thanks dad. I needed to hear those.
Number 14: If there is any sign of abuse, like uncontrolled anger, disrespect, put-down's, etc. RUN!! Don't call him out on it. Just leave (safely) and block him. All abuse starts small and escalates. It won't get better, it's not your fault, and you can't fix him!!
❤ so true
1010💯💯💯 always true! Abuse always escalated, never the other way around.
And it DEFINITELY doesn't mean anything about you, not even if they're "trying" to be "better" for you -- it's nothing more than a damn manipulation tactic on their end (even if they don't consciously know it themselves). Respect YOURSELF; you'll have way more respect than he can ever give you.
So true! Learned a little late.
Thank you ❤
"Go slow but be quick to leave when he shows he's bad for you" we don’t do this enough
Absolutely. Amen!
women are wired to bond and they attach too quickly before qualifying him.
You REALLY do
We tend to do it the other way around 😕 Going fast but being slow to leave him when he shows he’s bad for us.
@@fcv4616 no you do the opposite
I vote "yes" for more imaginary daughter advice videos.
Me too!
😂
I was just about to write the same thing!
Great one!! Keep up the good work!🌟
I second this!
Yeppers, me too!
NEVER, ever chase a man! The right one won’t run. 👍
Such sweeping generalisations are more harmful than useful
@@Hello-hello-hello456 Well, it always worked for me.
@@janetstraw191 So you haven't found the right one then?
@@Hello-hello-hello456 that's not generalizing, that's the truth, and also she didn't say all
Sam Vaknin said: "100 years ago women had casual sex twice in life time. Today women have casual sex twice a year, men 6 times a year.
He said teenagers are not dating at all today, to know each other´s interests, and know each other intimately, the hobbies etc. They just follow trends.
he said it changed with teenagers within 10 years....while in previous centuries such big change with teenagers dating would take 100 years....like exchanging interests and innocent form of dating full of acceptance and friendhip and respect etc.
so the media caused it. evenn teenagers dont date in normal fashion.
if media can cause such big chgange in 10 years, why people blame only one gender.
We have to stop feeling brainwashed by corporatiosn and media who spread crazy trends about looks, and beauty and perfection.
Perfection doesn´t exist in long term relatiosnhips and teenagrers learn the unwanted patterns from adults and wrong media.
Asa Sam Vaknin said just in 10 years the teenagers changed so much that such big change would take minimally 100 years.
I like celebrities looks and talents, but if liking the cellebs creates such great change in the world, maybe we should start seeing value in other things.
Not compete about who looks better in make up and who doesnt.
Nobody is dating in healthy way so nobody has a real relationship, or maybe only 20 percent have healthy relaltionship, because they are dating and knowing each other intimately and emotional intimacy, and knowing each other interests, and not having sex early. People should be inspired by the old generation, where they were dating just to know each other.
The only things is, I was a secure high value woman until I met the wrong man who destroyed everything I built in myself. Every woman needs to listen to this video. ❤
I hope that you are able to slowly heal.... sending love and strength 🤗🕊✨️
If you were high value you would have let him go right away, before he destroyed you.
Not saying this 2 hurt you, been there done that, but we only accept if we don't have high values.
@@Liz-dragon-street. She could have been lied to or gaslit.
@@Liz-dragon-street. He is a Dismissive avoidant. He came on strong with the love bombing. Everything was great. Slowly, things changed and the push/pull, hot/cold started- then the intermittent reinforcement. It’s a very hard cycle to get out of. They hook you and trap you.
@@prettybird7597totally right - it doesn’t mean you’re not high value if someone deceives you! It just shows how deeply you’ve loved someone and that’s beautiful - you’ve gained a lot of wisdom now for the future to make the right choice x
I teared up when he said "you are amazing"
My father never told me that. thank you
Mine as well
Same
same 😥
my father was a sick man.
Love to all the daughters and sons of those fathers 💛
Unfortunately you cannot choose family. Do not let it bother you too much.
You had a father???? Lol. I didn't. And Mom didn't bring home a winner til third time out. By then I was 18. But. I told myself i wanted a guy like him. He is awesome.
14· Men aren't idiots. When he does something unfair/ manipulative to you & act like- *"What happened? Why are you overreacting? What have I done?"* -HE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT THE F**K HE HAS DONE TO YOU!!!!! 🤷🏽♀️
🎀 Edit: To all the people who are feeling relatable & dropping their comments below-
_I'm sorry you had to go through this. I love y'all. You'll be with much better people than those trashy idiots!!!!! I love you, once again 💗✨ you deserve everything_ 👑🌸
❤❤❤
Tbh all these tips including this one help everyone who is dating.
Thisssssss. Whyyy tho?!
omg ive actually noticed this habit on a guy friend of mine,we are no longer friends bc he ghosted me,but this comment just explained why!
God loves you ❤
The funny thing is, i chose the guy i was not as attracted to because he seemed like a great guy. And he was really nice for a while before being literally abusive and emotionally manipulative. After that, i decided that i cant even trust a guy's actions anymore. He was lovely, until he wasnt. My number one advice for all women and girls out there is to always ALWAYS trust your gut. Especially if it's usually right. My gut kept telling me he was a red flag and i kept picking up on very subtle signs he was a red flag but i convinced myself i was overanalysing everything. Words and actions can be misleading. Your gut is right 9 times out of 10.
Same here, sending you a huge hug from me, i wish the best, i hope we'll learn from our mistakes and never look back
What were the red flags??
@tutupu27 the subtle signs I ignored were me saying that in my opinion when you're angry, it's best to take some time off, relax, and react to the situation when you're sure you won't make rash decisions that could end up hurting people, while he believed that when you feel an emotion you should feel it 100% and not hold back for the sake of others. That mentality lead to him chocking me out one time when he got mad at me and then trying to gaslight me into believing that it was well deserved and totally okay and that if I hadn't made a mistake which led to him being angry, nothing would've happened.
@@Anonymous-ev3rl wow that sounds like my abusive and manipulative elder sister, blocked her for the same reason of physical violence and manipulation. Wish you healing, love and support, you got this❤
@user-gs1et6sx4k thank you so much. I'm sorry you have a family member like that. It's awful to not feel comfortable and safe around your own family. I'm glad you chose your mental health first and did what you had to do to gain some distance from her. You should be proud of yourself for choosing YOU first. It's not an easy thing to do🫶🏻
I wrote the 13 Harsh Truths in my journal so I won’t forgot. Thank you dear imaginary dad.
Good for you! Love that! I’ll do the same, too. Much love ❤️
Thanks, @@MM-em6ly! Here are my recap:
1. Value and respect yourself.
2. Never try hard. Emphasis on hard. Both must put in the effort.
3. Know when to believe him or not. Does his words match his actions?
4. Good guy will not risk losing you. He will make mistake but you shouldn't be mad all the time.
5. No one is too busy to reply within 48 hours
6. He should pay for the first date. You can offer.
7. You can not change him. You can only decide how you will react.
8. Chemistry is overrated. You need to be attracted but having the same value and able to communicate is also important.
9. Don't play it cool. Show him you like him and what you want in the relationship.
10. Be with a man who will bring out the best in you.
11. Guy who lose interest and comes back is not really interested.
12. Always address red flags.
13. His best behavior is in the first week / month. If it's already bad, run!
*Also must watch: Why You Should DETACH from the Man You Want
I need to write that to
Woah I write journals too 😭 it really helps a lot when you're going thru stuffs
@@sudhajalakam3626 Totally! Started writing when I was 15 and 30 years later it turns into scrap/photo/journal 😊
I love that this channel teaches girls to let go of men who are treating them poorly. Instead of teaching girls "how to get back a man's interest.... and set yourself up for a miserable life" 🤦🤷❤️
Or lower their standards.
@@nalublackwater9729 just a friendly tip: if you mean “for everyone”, you’d be better off saying “Or everyone should lower their standards.” You’d still be wrong since we’re talking women with crippling self-worth here, but at least you wouldn’t be singling them out.
no lol.@@nalublackwater9729
You mean women, not girls, right?
Do we still call grown men "boys" when discussing them?
@@aurale9180 +++
i hate the infantilization of women
People who grew up in a dysfunctional family situation will mistake familiarity for chemistry. I did, over and over again. Once I realised my father had definite narcissisitc characteristics I was able to detect them in other people. My entire world changed.
Same thing happened to me. My mother is very self centered and my father just puts up with it. Whenever I tried to date someone it always ended up being all about them, my needs would be ignored, they would be all talk and create a bunch of broken promises, they ignored the fact that I was unhappy, they would try to guilt trip me whenever I tried to change the way things were going, and the second I needed them they would run away and leave me alone to deal with all the shit.
But, once i recognized what my parents were doing to me, things really started to change for me. I could pick out how they were affecting me emotionally, what little things they did that really messed me up, and I was able to become proactive about keeping how they treat me at bay.
Unfortunately, it came at the cost of my ability to trust people. I haven't dated since, so I can't say how it's changed my relationships yet, and I'm still working on how to define my boundaries with other people.
If you were to strip away all the emotional baggage and all the warped shapes my personality has been twisted into by other people - I'm certain that I would have been one confident bad ass genius who would've accomplished waaaaaay more. But, instead, I became an overly complicated handicapped anxiety riddled weirdness and I haven't got much of anything to show for all the stress I've gone through. I'm probably going to be spending the rest of my life just peeling away all the shit that's been dumped onto me, and rebuilding my life from below the bottom and up.
I’m glad you took something bad and learned from it and made it guide you and filter out the ugly out there. Much love to you
I know people know 100% what narcissism looks like and they still keep choosing it. Some people are just designed to suffer forever.
Sam vaknin has a great yt channel on cluster b personalities. My ex was borderline and she turned me into a narcissist for a while. Cluster b is weird cause nobody fits 100% in one diagnosis, its more like a sprinkle of this and a dash of that.
@@Rin-ig3ci it only seems that way in the beginning. Therapy will help a lot, meditation and sport. Creating art and expressing your emotions through it does help too. Oh, and actually cutting off all toxic relationships that continue to have bad influence on you, so you can actually heal and stop being in survival mode is number 1 step. It 💯 will get better if you work on it, trust me
Ok, I have found my internet daddy. Thank you for taking care of me in ways my real father never could.
Sad to say - I agree. Sad that this is the closest to a caring parent we get.
Tell me about it , ladies 😅
I'm glad that none of these is "all men suck." Which is what a lot of fathers, mine included, DO tell their daughters.
The problem is--if your daughter takes this seriously and really believes it--it can lead to staying with a bad man. Because no matter how badly he treats her, there won't seem point in leaving because she thinks that any other man would be the same.
Or she will avoid them altogether.
Well, the problem is that that advice has to be followed up with something. If you're going to tell your daughter that all men suck, mention that not all men suck to the same degree. Then, you have to go into the whole history of why that is, and then you have to tell her that they have been raised for millennia to look out for number one, and they are number one in their own minds. This is a species that for millennium was raised to kill. If they would kill another human being, what would they do for sex? What would they do to feel a sense of being attractive to a woman? Seems to me pretty much everything is on the table. So, not only should she be number one in her own mind and her own life, and learn to be very aware of the sensations she feels in her body, because every one of them, except for lust, is telling her something she needs to know. You need to tell her that, even when she finds the right guy (which is the kind of guy I'm talking about isn't, but he chooses her, so she feels like he's the right one), he can change his mind, he can cheat, he can change in a really bad way, so she, looking out for number one, needs to prioritize her own independence, her freedom, and her ability to be on her own if she ever needs to be. Without being sad about it.
@@NEbluefirebest comment! 😊❤
When a guy says you can do better than me, run! He's telling on himself
I’ve experienced this first hand 😂
A bad guy wouldn't encourage you to seek better. However if that's the way that you feel, you should continue as you're doing.
i don't agree , most of the time its ether just a compliment or you did something he appreciated. depending on the context or circumstances it could be a lack of confidence too.
nope. it's simple. believe people when they tell you who they are.
Oh they would. Bad guy, manipulator, liar, most of them aren't very clever or intelligent.
We're doing half of their jobs because of expectations, loneliness, growing up with bad role models, trauma, etc...
My last partner kept saying 'I don't deserve you.' I would respond, 'say that again and I'll believe you!' That always seemed to throw him off guard. I kept telling him to just say he's lucky he's found me or that he's grateful for particular things, but he never made that switch. We eventually broke up because he wanted less than what I did in our relationship. I wish him the best, but I really had to make the calls he was refusing to make himself. It sucks when guys realize they don't like you that much, and instead of making it clear or stating the obvious, they wait for the other person to do those things for them.
They really do wait for you to make their choices
Sounds familiar. I did that once. My fear of being or staying alone and not finding anyone else was immense. And breaking someone's heart especially when they treated us with love and kindness made it very difficult for me. In retrospective, the kind act had been to say no and leave as soon as I knew it wasn't right for me. I hope this gives you some insights
@@Xatex18 I hope you're able to find healing for your wounds and live with confidence one day
@@Xatex18 Thank you for talking about it! I'm glad it wasn't from a place of cruelty. Perhaps we're all young once.
This imaginary dad is better than many dads out there.
Yeah. I wants to telepath through the phone and hug him once limo
@@mymuna4689 I wish you succeed, lots of love
Definitely.
Could be said for a lot of parents in general
@@WilD__EyeS_Official same to you too mate
Please do a series. My father is a misogynist whose family thinks it's absurd for the men in the family not to cheat on their wives
Same here
Same here!
And he considers his daughter a failure for not being married and judges her for turning down incompatible partners saying that she is incapable of having a relationship 🫥
Why would I want to rush to marriage when all my life I have seen a mother sad and submissive, while she was being cheated on 🫥
@@PlayGrow410 When my mom found out my father was cheating she dumped his ass, I was a little over a year old, she found out that he not only cheated, he also had himself a secret family with a daughter who wasn't even biologically his own. Eventually, that too ended in a divorce.
But she wasn't the first and certainly wasn't the last. His life has been a series of cheating and divorcing.
So, in a way I kinda get what you mean, and how that feels.
That’s so sad.. I’m so sorry 😢😢
I remember at age 17 I was considering dating a much older man who told me over the phone that it was normal for men to have affairs while married ....that conversation was the end of any future with that guy
As a 23 yo woman who never had a dad I am crying
God loves you 💕
❤
Honestly, I'm a guy and I really needed to hear this advice too. I didn't have very good mentors growing up, so I had very low self esteem as a kid and would settle for anyone who gave me any kind of attention, even if that attention was predatory and abusive in nature. I was an easy target for those with bad intentions, and ended up in some unhealthy relationships that made my mental health deteriorate even more. If my parents told me all the things he mentioned in his video, my life would have been so different, and it would have saved me from a lot of pain and heartache.
@@noway377 absolutely. At least we'll know what to tell our kids.
*hugs sister*
YES PLEASE, a series dedicated to "My Imaginary Daughter" would he incredible!
"To my dear imaginary daughter" will be a lovely book...
I started to learn to believe what a man says after 20 years 🥴. One said to me with a smirk when we first met "I like to just sit on the couch watching tv all the time" but he was always active, it seemed to me. Then we moved in together and yep that is all he wanted to do. Couldn't even get him to go to the movies. Another one said to me while laughing, "I'm crazy". I mean people say disparaging things about themselves all the time, and most of the time they are exaggerating. Well, if a guy says he is crazy believe him 😵💫
"If a guy says he's crazy, believe him" Amen, sister! I dated a guy that always said he was crazy and it took me a while to actually realize he was.
@@Optimally_healthy5831 Truth!
i recently had a guy straight up tell me he's a sociopath.
Oh, another one did too, several years ago (forgot).
@@jtwright4095 😳I've definitely learned now to believe em
@@Optimally_healthy5831 I've definitely learned to believe them when they say stuff like this instead of the usual being like, "Oh no you aren't, don't be silly" or something to that effect.
Pay very close attention to how he treats his mother and /or how he talks about his memories of her. He will end up treating you the same way.
ever heard of an enmeshed narcissist mother-son due ? treating each other like husband and wife ? witnessing that from a distance can totally mislead you
@@mashoba927 See? That's totally a red flag. Do NOT marry that man with the mother-obsession. But a son who treats his mother with RESPECT is a keeper.
And be very aware of the opposite kind of mother issues. If he expresses any kind of generalized bitterness, spite, or anger toward his mom - tread very carefully.
If she is alive and they have little/no contact (opposite extreme from the TOO MUCH above)... you need to know the history & how much he's put into working thru that baggage.
If he has some self awareness about it & can communicate their issues in healthy ways, etc... That's one thing.
If you've been together more than a couple months & he doesn't want to talk about it... if he makes biting little comments about her, but then he shuts down on the subject, or glosses it over if you ask questions >>> That is NOT okay.
You will inevitably remind him of her, by virtue of being female... and you don't have the "untouchableness" of his mom mentally or physically.
This includes men who's fathers were abusive & their Mom did not protect/remove the child(ren).
I think it's important to stress that abusive mothers do exist, and your partner may have good reason to treat his or her mother in a way that may seem strange to you.
To pressure your partner into treating their mother differently, just for you, is incredibly disrespectful to them. It completely disregards their lived experience and their atonomy. Please don't do that.
You should still pay close attention to it though, because it provides a lot of insight into how your partner handles difficult or destructive relationships.
Ask yourself:
* How is it affecting *your* relationship?
Does your partner become emotional when they are reminded of their mother? If so, what emotion does it conjure? Anger? Sadness? Fear? And to what degree? Do you feel like you're walking on egg-shells? Does it ruin your time together? If so, that might be an indicator that your partner is not in a good place for a relationship. It doesn't neccesarily mean they're a bad person, but they need help that you are unable to provide. You should talk to them about it, but if it doesn't seem things can or will improve, it's probably best for both of you to break up.
* *Do* they talk to you about it?
Please note that "No" is a valid answer here. Your partner does have the right to some privacy. It really depends on how much it affects your relationship. You have a right to expect some insight if it's having an effect on your time together, or if your partners behavior makes you uncomfortable in other ways (ex. they treat themselves or others poorly). But if your partner is not acting destructive, they do not owe you an explaination. Opening up about that kind of thing is a choice they should be allowed to make on their own. If they don't want to talk about it, respect that choice. In time they might open up about it, but not always, and that's OK. Respect their privacy, and remember that you have a right to privacy, too. An analogy: Keep your cards on the table where you both you and your partner can see them. It's OK if some of them are facing down.
* If they do talk to you about it, *how* do they talk about it?
Patricia mentioned biting comments with no deeper insight, and that is indeed a red flag! Bitterness, resentment, and an overwhelming focus on what your partner feels they are owed, rather than what they have learned from their bad experiences is a really bad sign. This I would say might very well be an indicator of how they will treat you in the future, and how they will talk about you to others once you break up, which will hopefully be soon.
(Conversely, if it's something they don't talk much about, it might be an indicator that they don't like speaking ill of others, which is _generally_ a good thing.)
However, if they talk about it maturely, with a healthy amount of self-relection, an appeal to principled behavior, healthy boundaries and respect, you might just have a keeper =)
Edit:
Oh and it should go without saying, but just to be clear: if your partner treats their mother outright horribly, abusing them verbally or physically whenever they meet, all bets are off. I don't care what the history is. Two wrongs don't make a right.
The thing is my dad would always say very kind things about his mother (he even gave me this exact piece of advice). However, he was really mean to me, my mom, and my sisters. He would call me a bitch and threaten to “throw me to the streets” over little things. He would also force me to hug him whenever he came home and would guilt trip me if I didn’t. Maybe he’s an exception to the rule, but I don’t think a guy’s relationship to his mother always means something.
Honestly, I'm a guy, and I really needed to hear this advice, too. I didn't have good mentors growing up, so I had very low self-esteem and would settle for anyone who gave me any kind of attention, even if that attention was predatory and abusive in nature. I was an easy target for those with bad intentions and ended up in some unhealthy relationships that made my mental health deteriorate even more. If my parents told me all the things you mentioned in your video, my life would have been so different, and it would have saved me from a lot of pain and heartache.
I'm sorry, I hope you are okay and please be careful and take care of yourself the most and love yourself ❤
I would like to be your friend because I'm socially anxious and lonely but only if you're comfortable, if you don't want to that's Oki I understand ❤
Nice hearing this from a guy😢
Aw hugs hugs yesss many guys need to hear this too!! Remember you're amazing ^^
@LovelyHorizons Thank you. You guys are so sweet. This is really good advice and definitely would have saved me from a lot of heartache if I knew my worth from a young age. So many young people would benefit from hearing this message.
Struggled a lot with guys saying one thing but their actions not matching up at all. I’ve been told “you deserve better than me” and “I’m not ready for a relationship” while they were still flirting with me and such…it’s confusing (esp when I like them back) but I gotta trust they mean it when they say this…thanks Brian. Your explanation on both guys makes sense. Emotionally mature guys would never risk losing me if they truly cared about me!
You are correct in their immaturity, but they are true in their words!
So there are two things likely going on (Do not take my words as truth, but I am... likely on a right track 😅)
1. They do like you, and wish to be with you
2. They are feeling insecure in their abilities to be with you
Two things that conflict each other.
If this is the case, give them the time and space to mature. They need to develop their abilities and stability in life.
I think that you stepping away from them, telling you are not going to date people who are insecure like this, is a good thing for both you and them, even if their initial reaction might be to get upset (of course, they lose out on a person they found interest in, so let them be upset about that and don't blame them)
Eventually they will develop their strengths and be ready to make one truly happy. That is when the words "a real men would not risk losing the one he loves" come into play.
I wish you a fine day 👍
"You deserve better than me." Yep, I guess I do. Byeeeee.
When you understand this you realise that men always tell you who they are even when they’re not doing it on purpose….it is really liberating ❤
If they say that " you deserve someone better than me" then believe it and block him permanently and create separation with him permanently and you can start dating new person 😌 simple
@@yougotOWENd no one has time to wait around and play mother... what were these men doing prior to meeting her? If he had held out for the right one and focused on himself & built his life, instead of chaisng after any low hanging fruit that would cope with him, he wouldnt end up punishing the woman who is actually right for him and spent her preceeding years productively.this is what happens when you have 0 impulse control & priorities, you end up settling because you let the right one get away. The only thing he has on ofer at this point is wasting hertime. Not just that, if she relents & sidesteps all of this to entertain his advances and force it to work, he will have less and less respect for her and by the time the results of thisn"maturing" has happened, his eyes will start to wander. This woman who was onceIT, her worth will soon diminish sticking around. He will start thinking he can do better
be slow when getting to know a guy but quick to get out if he shows bad behavior. I love this. I hate it when the women who stuck by them get left behind broken in pieces.
During the first date with my partner we had a (jokingly) argument over who would pay. I told him I had invited, so i should pay, he insisted I was "way above his league" and he should pay as "compensation" for my time. We ended up splitting the bill. Lovely man, terribly low self esteem
"you're too beautiful for me" = "I'm very insecure and I can not commit right now" what that really means
@@rachelreii5952op wrote "partner" so im p sure he did want to commit, and he has
he actually meant to guilt trip you into a relationship. We men are much more emotionally manipulative than you realize
I'm almost 34, and embarrassed I've never dated, nor been asked out. I didn't put myself out there, cos ... trauma. yay. anyways, this is great - pls do make a "Dear Imaginary Daughter" series.
I'm in my early 40s you're not alone this world is just hard on responsible people who took the time to deal with what they've been through
Due to trauma, I have never been in a serious relationship at 40. You are not alone.
I recently turned 35 and I've never dated as well. I also did not try and focused on school and work. I'm quiet/reserved and get nervous/guarded around most people due to some bad experiences. You're not alone, for sure.
not dating is a good thing considering the mentality and overall state of society.
Challenge yourself and go out! We will always have issues, but its far better to share life than be afraid. A good dude will understand. I know first hand bc I've lived it.
You’re so right! I will add that the right guy will get interested in your hobbies. My fiancé bought a sewing machine to learn how to sew because I’m a costume designer and sewing is my passion. He and I now go to ren fairs every year in costumes we work on together! He’s the first guy who’s ever shown interest in my hobbies, let alone joined in. I’m so lucky I found him! ❤
That is so freaking CUTE!! I can't!! 🥹😭🥰
@@ashotofmercury I know right? ☺️
I was brought up by an abusive, narcissistic mother who made me a scapegoat. She destroyed any self esteem I had. She never once said I was pretty. If anyone complimented me she tore down the compliment. No guy was ever interested in me. If any were friendly to me, I wondered why and I was scared of them. When I did get married, he started out nice, but showed his true colours and was abusive. Spent 20 years before I could financially. Leave. I am a senior now, single, and know I will never know a truly loving relationship. Narcissistic mothers destroy their daughter's lives.
I'm so sorry 😢 please focus on healing all of your trauma because when you dont work on healing your trauma it will affect you all the time, don't let this ruin your life! You are worthy of happiness, respect and love and also remember to be careful, cautious and love yourself❤
I'm sorry you experienced that. I hope you heal and experience the best life has to offer ❤
May the Lord Jesus shine His light into your life, may He remove your pain from your heart and give you healing and His grace and mercy. The bible tells us that Jesus loves and cares for us. May the loving Savior bless your life , may He bring happiness to your heart, Amen
🙏
As a person with narcissistic mother and a dysfunctional family, I can feel your whole story on a deep level. Hope you're working on your trauma to heal them so that you can enjoy your life to the fullest and have happiness and hope you get everything you deserve. Much love sis
@I.5832 Sorry for your pain. This is how it went for me except that it was my dad and brothers that messed with my head. My mother is a wonderful human, bless her heart.
I am 62 years old. This is good, solid advice. If you apply it you will save yourself a lot of grief
Thank you 😊 we appreciate your insight definitely would love to save myself heartache
This is such a kind comment.
Thank you I was iffy if this video would be helpful. After hearing it out half way I was nodding to it. This comment just makes me feel it has more credibility. So thank you,
As Selena said "he promised the world and i fell for it" 😢
Soo true😢
They never respect their own promises!
Why are they so fake
😢they always promise
Dude Selena is a drama queen
Yes, please do this as a series! Many of us, unfortunately, did not have a father figure in our lives as we grew up. This is so helpful!
Very true!!!!
Really true. Lots of bad examples
can absolutely relate
I had a good father, but he never told me any of these things. And I guarantee you, most fathers don't.
Same here ❤
Also, make yourself *very* familiar and aware of the early signs of abuse (physical and emotional). Emphasis on "early". Women that have gotten beaten by their husbands weren't getting beaten when they first started dating (well maybe some did 🤷♀️).....but just be quick to notice and don't overlook the signs. Like, him being controlling, him trying to isolate you from your friends/family, him having a serious/horrible temper, uncontrollable anger even over tiny little things. Notice the way he treats you in an argument (its normal to argue), but he still should not be treating you badly or insulting you even when he is angry with you. The list goes on. Just be careful.
Amen to that. Knowledge of this could have saved so many lives
Number 9 is so so important. People pretend & play it cool & keep it casual instead of being clear about what it is they want & making sure the other person wants the same things as them. Stop walking on tiptoes & sparing people's feelings guys.
Yes. It helps to filter out a lot of incompatible partners
The third reason applies for friendships too, when you're the only one keeping the friendship alive, making conversation, but people only remember you and contact you when they need your help. And I have friends which sometimes we don't communicate for months, but when we contact each other again, we pick up right where we left off, so that's no excuse either. Life is hard enough, it's better not to waste your energy on someone who only remembers you when they need something.
Beware “short responses which give as much clarity as flashlight with dead batteries”. Clever!
Thank you Brian!!! Long time a go.. a wise man told me... if he really loves you, he'll cross the ocean for you...
Beautiful!!
Lol
Having a toxic father taught me everything I need to know about bad men. 😸
Same goes for friends. It helps to remember that what makes a bad friend also tends to make a bad partner. Remember all those toxic friends from high school and lookout for those passive aggressive, entitled attitudes in guys that might seem subtle, but end up being very significant.
😢true
A class comment! I judge everyone under the category of relationships, there might be more criteria when it's a sexual relationship vs friendship but people can rarely switch so fast.
I'm a man and I like doing this a lot. I agree with most of what you said and most criticism I could think of are non-issues if you do other things you mention. For example not "playing it cool" will nullify any good reason for the guy to pull away if he thinks you don't like him.
I do think that making a distinction between dating and relationship advice would a good idea. I find good dating advice is often terrible relationship advice and vice versa.
I would also like to add a few things as relationship advice.
1. How seriously he takes promises, if he avoids making promises he doesn't know he can't keep that's good, if he throws them out like candy that's concerning.
2. It's good if he tells you what you need to hear instead of what you want to hear. If he blindly affirms everything you say, do, or think, that doesn't mean he agrees, he's just scared to disagree, he doesn't care if you get hurt, or will say whatever he needs to get in your pants.
3. He may not care about things you care about, but he shouldn't invalidate things you care about.
4. Most relationship problems can be solved using communication, if they can't then you'll realize you may need to end the relationship. It doesn't make either of you bad people, it just meant you're not compatible.
Invalidating other people's interests, yes, that hit hard and lesson learned 🙈 healthy people don't do that
Yes, I felt that one. I'm spiritual and was with an atheist for four years. He not only belittled my core religious beliefs, but made a point of mocking me for them.
Imaginary daughter here! Yes, I want more videos.
Wished my late sister was still around to watch this video,she fell for the wrong man in her teens;sadly took her life at 21 after finding out from one of her friends that her then BF was with another woman 😢
My sis's love was real and he just played with her emotions and feelings,in fact she even dreamt of tying the knot with him one day but he turned her life upside down once he confirmed that he wasn't interested to get into long-term committed relationship hence this led to permanent break-up 😢😢
I am really sorry to hear that
It sounds horrible, I am sorry it happened to your sister
@@broidkanymore-zc4lt what an insensitive thing to say to someone esp who is suffering
@@broidkanymore-zc4lt don't you know when to just be quiet and don't ask ignorant and plainly dumb questions?
@@broidkanymore-zc4lt You know what you're doing and you're sick.
I started going to therapy and this is good affirmations from a father I never had. Thank you
Brian: If he says good things like, "I can imagine us staying together forever, I'm falling for you, you are my type, I love you"-
Me: aw 🥰
Brian: -do NOT immediately believe him.
Me: oh 🥲
These are things that seem obvious, sure, but they can be hard to hear. It's helpful to hear them all at once, and said with such straightforwardness *and* care. I'm very glad I stumbled on this video. Thank you!
yes! I once had a guy tell me for years that he wanted to marry me, he loved me, wanted to be together forever (I wanted to wait because I, we, weren't ready). Years later, the relationship ended because I got fed up with everything being all about him, there was always time for him and his interests but there was never time for me, let alone my interests. - He just proved to me where his priorities were: not with me, just him by himself.
@@Rin-ig3ci I am so sorry you experienced that. It's taken over a year to right myself after my first breakup, and I see some similarities; he said all the right things, told me he wanted to marry me, we'd make it work (ldr), etc. Things began to crack as he chose himself and others more and more, and I don't think I respected myself enough to speak up and maintain boundaries. In the end, he cheated and left me. We tried again, and unfortunately the patterns didn't change. But the cliches and platitudes turn out to be true, and we really do come out better on the other side, don't we? Wiser, kinder to ourselves, and better equipped to help those around us (: I pray you're doing alright now, and even better as time passes. You are precious and worthy of a true, honest, pure love ♡
I wish my mom had had this video. My dad isn't a good man and he didn't instill these values in me when I was growing up, even though he was so hellbent on making sure I knew I would be worthless to the world if I never became a wife and mother :/ it's very healing to hear all this. thank you
lol men who think like this are dumb. Women are more than baby machines and adult sitters.
Wow!! I am married for many years, but your wise advice brought me back to my earlier days and dating. What you said to your imaginary daughter should be shared with all women, young and old.
I am so tired of how social media paints men and relationships..your video sir is one of the good ones, your advice felt positive, felt warm, unlike the cold anger charged ones i see all over the internet.
Thank you truly.
The best thing about this video is
The instant he decided to talk to his “imaginary daughter”
Every thing said felt real and true from the bottom of his heart
Am sure every father is the first and best defense for his daughter
.
.
Thankyou
Please upload more such videos
Waiting for it !!
I'm 27 years old. Never had a relationship before. My father is a drunk and I have very low tolerance for his BS and I'm very quick to call him out on it. The last time it happened, he told me to find a random guy who'd f*** me. Apparently, he thinks I'm overly irritable and getting laid will fix all my problems. A**hole.
Men and women need to stop treating chemistry like some cosmic sign -
yes
Can u explain this more ... Sorry, i didn't get it but it sounds imp
As a guy, this provides great perspective on how to treat women right. Hoping I can find the right one one day with the right mindset like this.
You will! My tip is just to be real and sincere, regardless of who she is, be You.
Honestly, I'm a guy and I really needed to hear this advice too. I didn't have very good mentors growing up, so I had very low self esteem as a kid and would settle for anyone who gave me any kind of attention, even if that attention was predatory and abusive in nature. I was an easy target for those with bad intentions, and ended up in some unhealthy relationships that made my mental health deteriorate even more. If my parents told me all the things he mentioned in his video, my life would have been so different, and it would have saved me from a lot of pain and heartache.
You needed a video to be a decent human being
Same. But honestly I've always struggled (and still struggling) with self esteem so I never ever have asked out a girl even when I was interested because I know that as I am right now, if I cant learn to love myself, how can I love and care for another person? Still praying and trying to be a better person and find a woman fit for me that I can love and will love me
@@spikejonzelover420 A decent human being recognizes they could be making mistakes without realizing it. I already don't make the mistakes listed in the video, but I'd be self-centered to think I am always avoiding every mistake there is out there a guy can make. People are fallible, and you're not as perfect as you think either. Maybe listening to people from experience might help you recognize that.
I'm 26 and had enough, relationships traumatized me so much. I'm the type of person who's always stay true to my words so it hurts so much when their actions don't match their words. It's tiring. I'm choosing myself now. I'd rather be alone than being hurt again.
I was done by 36 and I should have been done at 26 or actually never started. You are doing the best thing. Honestly if I want some romance to think on there are books for that
Love it! My daughters will benefit from your valuable secrets. Thank you!
as someone who has an absent father, this video was like a safe space to me🎀
Brian I fully support your idea of starting more imaginary daughter advice videos.
Thank you a lot for this one.
You told exactly what I thought when my ex, who allegedly wanted to marry me, asked for a pause: if he loves you, he would never, ever risk to loose you.
Please, do more videos for your imaginary daughter. God bless.
"as much as cat loves a cold bubble bath" 😂😂😂.. love these funny metaphors in between 🤣🤣🤣
8:20 this is exactly what I thought "chemistry" was, must explain why I always avoided "bad guys" that could ruin my sanity, unfortunately this also means that I'm still single at 31 😅 I don't have "high standards" I just have 2 standards : 1. the guy must be sane and respect me, himself and others, and 2. he must be single
Thank you!❤🎉
Yes, that single part is key, and they aren't always upfront about it 😢
LoL . I think I knew at 14, but.. didn't know that I needed to apply this to ALL men. Not just one's in romance. Dealing with the mechanic even, if he's not a mature man. He just gonna behave that way.
Well, I'm older than you, so I'll call you my "Dear imaginary little brother". 🤣 Excellent advice, lil' brother! 💗
Lol
I just got out of my first relationship because we fought so much. He started out sweet and gentle and loving but eventually turned out to be immature and even disrespectful. It hurt because he did have a good heart but revealed who he was in the blink of an eye. It's hard to leave when there's still love for each other but you know it's not gonna work out. thank you for your advice
Wow, you're strong at making decisions. Good for you. I know am a stranger but I'm proud of you.
@@ambernjoseph4101 thank you so much :)
I would like content on older relationship ie: people who have been around the block a few times getting back out there again
I agree!
Me too.
Yes!
What do you think might be different about those experiences for you compares to the first or second time. I think you might know more than you think. Give yourself some introspection time
Great video! I just shared it with my adult daughters. Hope you keep on delivering more of this addressed to your imaginary daughter!
Gave this video an instant like them moment when he said "you are amazing" 🧡
The thing about self-respect is so true. If people see that you respect yourself and have high standards, they will respect you too.
I can't possible verbalize how greatful i am that the algorithm brought this video into my life. It is just the right time as i am going through a break up right now and a lot of points you mentioned happened to me and i felt weird. Thanks friendly and caring internetdad. You safed my heart and soul (psyche). love, a far away internetdaughter
Yes to the imaginary daughter series! Brilliant idea! 🎉
You say the truth! Thank you on behalf of all women who haven't learned these facts yet!
I wish I had a dad like this.
But at the same time I don't want to, I learned a lot the hard way and it shaped me the way I am now.
So I'd better wish there were more dads like that to teach their sons how to behave themselves with someone else's daughters.
And I wish more dads understood the impact they make on their children.
As a girl who's never had a proper father figure, advice like this is nice to come by. Thank you 💗
Good tips, would add that solid men are v upfront about themselves and their lives - not sneaky with vague half-truths, shallow promises they later renege on and then act like it's nothing or deny saying it. They have pride and excellent follow-through, are trying to prove themselves to you (is v sweet and endearing) so you will relax and trust them. Careful when they are more concerned about their feelings rather than yours.
Thank you, Brian!
As your intro stated, wish that you were around 30 years ago…still learning.
May God bless!
This was so good, I’ll be sharing this video with my daughters. I know these things now, but it really helps and confirms it to hear it coming from a man. Thank you for caring enough about us to share these things. God bless you ❤
Yes please do a series for daughters -
For all of us and especially for women like my wonderful 30 year old daughter, her father was a very dysfunctional “bad man” and has messed her up in the world of dating. Please send more of your healthy “dad advice” videos as we need to hear the “good man’s” perspective.
Thank you for your brilliant insight and clear-thinking.
Thanks for being such a “good man” and -
Please keep sharing!!!!
Its not always that he couldn't find better. sometimes we are easy to judge someone harshly the first time because we all have an unrealistic PERFECT VISIONof what were looking for. Someone who ticks ALL the boxes (not only the most important ones). But, after thinking about them with no time pressure, we become more open to accept someone with all their flaws & give them a chance to get to know them (Goes for both men & women). Speaking from personal experience as a woman
Please please please do a series 🙏 I've watched so much of your content and this is by far my most favorite, immediately impactful video. Not just for myself, but for things I'd like to teach my own daughter someday. These were all exceptional pieces of advice that my father never shared with me. Thank you for being a good father figure to us lost and struggling daughters 🫶🫶🫶
I really like the format of this video. I'd appreciate more videos made in this format as it is even more engaging than normally. Also, having a man honesty tell his 'imagery daughter' these valuable insights is something most women did not experience. Thank you for such great content!
Amazing. Thank you for making this. While I already know some of these it feels different and more impactful when it comes from a real man.
I loved it. Please create series for imaginary daughter. Those who did not have good father really need it. I would love to listen for instance how to deal with guy who is rude, who is a player or how cannot decide what he wants. I know that answer is let him go, but sometimes things are more complicated.
I teared up. You're very kind to tell the truth like it is and warn your daughter, many daughters.
Hi Geert, I'm watching your videos from Germany to improve my English and learn more about relationships/men. This is one of the best videos I've watched so far 💯
Thank you very much!
You know you are a funny guy. You be having me crying 😂😂😂😂
i just realised how important it is to have a dad like you, your children are blessed!
Oh my god, thank you so much for making this video.
I'm lucky to have a dad who has taught me all of this ever since I was little.
So, I'm glad there's people like you sharing this knowledge.
This video is SO important. A lot of these lessons here were unfortunately things I had to learn the hard way. I ignored red flags out of desperation and ended up in a very mentally *dangerous* situation. I seriously can’t stress enough how absolutely vital it is that this advice is listened to. I learned some new things too from this vid and though my past experiences were hard, I can’t wait for what the future holds! I am a smarter, stronger and better person now and with these tools I’m gonna kill it out there! Best wishes to everyone!
Yes please ! A series for all the amazing daughters would be great coming from you !
Yes, PLEASE continue this series. We appreciate your insight greatly!
Thank you so much Geert!!! This is such a reminder for being on the right track for the right person! Dank u!
i love this man respectfully, he speaks so wisely
Thank you!
I COMPLETELY agree. I happened to get lucky with my dad and my first (and so far only) boyfriend (who was also a close friend of mine before we started the relationship) and they taught me the stuff the you just explained. It makes me incredibly sad that the majority of women don’t have that and it’s amazing that you shared this with us.
As a girl with a dad that stopped caring before I could ask him about any of the stuff you mentioned - thank you ♥
This was fantastic. I especially love how you included examples of scenarios for your points, it's hard to find actual examples when people give relationship advice.
Thank you Brian, I appreciate the information.
This was such a good video please please please continue to make these! It was filled with things so many of us need/needed to hear.
Thankfully I have a great father who is always there to support me, and still this video is so valuable for me! I genuinely felt cared about, like I do in my own family. Looking forward to such series of videos!
I was skeptical but your energy has been a blessing.
✨️
thank you
💕
many of us need such an imaginary father!!!!
so thank you ❤️ looking fwrd to the sreies
will become a classic for sure!!!
LOVED IT SO MUCH!! ♥♥ I really really appreciate those advices, you speak so clear and honest. I think every girl and woman needs to listen to this. Thank you. I hope to see more videos like this.
Thank you for posting this, I really needed to hear this. I really appreciate you looking out for women in a very honest, direct, yet compassionate way.
Omg this is so amazing!! Dating abvice from a guy about guys makes SO much more sense than getting advice about guys from women.
Like, men have experiences being a man and therefore understand men a hell a lot better than women.
This is truly a very helpful video. Thank you.😊
@d0v3Tai1 true, but I do find it makes a bit more sense than just asking someone with no experience in the subject at hand. But yes, you are very right about certain men being very misogynistic.
Ugh, they're so gross...
This isn’t really about harsh truths about men, but about our reactions to such men.
i love reading this comments here and seeing how big of a impact you are having!!!!!
congratulations!!!!!
This was so helpful!! I would love a series with each point taken in more detail, with examples, maybe 1-3 points per video! I grew up with abusive parents and married an abusive man, now finally starting the divorce process and never want to end up there again so educating myself a lot and learning to love myself. You rock!!
Thank you Dad. You confirmed everything my real Dad told me. Thank you for this genuine video.