Charles and Dan are just two guys talking about relationships, masculinity, and authenticity. Join them as they discuss books and media, as well as their (sometimes messy) personal stories, to encourage men to join the fight for their mental, physical, and emotional health--because a world of healthy, resilient men is a thriving and more secure world for everyone.
In this (late because video editing is hard) episode, we'll discuss the importance of space and having other interests in your life and relationship. Topics include:
Avoid the trap of having only one…
The next chapter in "Atmoic Attraction" talks about sex in a way that feels weird to us, so we talk about it in a way that will probably feel weird to you.
We talk about other stuff, too.
In this episode, we discuss how the relentless pursuit of your dream girl will probably make her head for the hills. When you chase too hard, she feels like she has to run away from you, so knock it …
If you're going to date, marry, and mate with a lady, at some point, you'll probably have to touch her. Initiating physical touch can feel like a tricky subject for inexperienced men and men who are …
In this episode we cover some of the dos and don'ts of speaking to women that you're interested in--including some ways to build attraction, and other ways to avoid killing attraction.
As always, let …
After pre-recording a few episodes, we came back to recording new episodes last Friday (August 4, 2023) and mostly talked about what's been going on with us, with a little divisive political and soci…
If you’re like us, sometimes you struggle with feeling too much, too soon in a new relationship. And then you say too much, too soon, and make it weird. Knock it off! (We’ll try to take our own advic…
When a partner wants "some space", "a break", or a straight-up break up, the most respectful thing you can to (to them, and to yourself) is to give it to them.
In this episode, we discuss the "No Cont…
In this episode, we discuss pre-date communication, and what it means (and how to deal) if/when your date cancels on you.
OK, in this episode we talk about getting, planning, and executing a first date! We'll cover asking them out, days, times and venues, greetings, kissing good night, and other topics.
In this episode, we discuss the common mistake (common to us, at least) of leaning too heavy on texting in a way that kills the chemistry of new relationships. We'll also touch on what to do if your …
Is your social media a chilling documentary, or a public relations puff-piece?
Social media is one of the many ways we can make an impression on people, and as such, it should be consistent with our g…
Dating apps can provide unique challenges and opportunities for men to meet the kinds of women they’d like to date, but… you may be bringing some incorrect assumptions that are making things harder t…
OK, we are post-business trip, post-COVID, post-moving day, and back to the podcast!
In this episode we'll talk about what kind of attitude women often find attractive in men, and why the absolute wor…
If you're a human (and odds are good that you are), then you are communicating VOLUMES through your body language--far more than through your words.
In this episode, we'll discuss the rights and wrong…
Most of the romantic interactions that men have with women are initiated by women--but not because she walks up and compliments you, or introduces herself. Non-verbal communication is how women usual…
Do you walk up and introduce yourself to a pretty girl? Do you try to become her friend first, and then try to transition to a dating relationship? In this episode, we'll discuss the good, bad, and u…
Some myth-busting in this episode! What have your parents and/or the media taught you about attraction and sexuality that might be dead wrong--or at least an incomplete version of the story? Join us …
There are a ton of loaded terms tossed around for male behavior, and the impact it has on attraction. "Nice Guys", "Bad Boys", and, of course, "Alpha" and "Beta". What do these labels (and the underl…
We frequently use a 10-point number system to describe how attractive people are. This number often refers to our "sexual market value"--the higher the number, the more options a person has. In this …