There’s a reason the cliche “It’s complicated” came into being
We’d love to have you write about relationships of any kind.
Give us tips, insights, ideas. You can even—dare we say it—give us lists of ways you have learned to make your relationships richer, deeper and better over time.
Here are some thought-starters–they are really just starting points. We’re looking for your own unique point of view. The Good Men Project is a participatory media company, and we would like nothing better than to have you participate.
Prompts to get you started writing (Sign up for our Writing Prompts email to get them delivered to your in-box):
What is something you have learned about relationships recently that made you go “aha”?
Do you see yourself and your relationships as a work-in-progress? If so, what are you working on next?
Are platonic friendships more important than ever?
For dads, are you consciously trying to be a better dad than your own father?
Have your work relationships evolved over the years? How so? Do you keep your work and other relationships separate? Why or why not?
How do you use intuition when it comes to love and dating?
Can you teach people how to flirt? We’d love you to write about it if so.
Do you actively work on your communication skills? Give us 10 tips for what has worked for you.
Romantic movies would have you think that a “grand gesture” is all it takes to “win the girl”. Why is this such a dangerous and pervasive myth?
How have the changing roles of men and women affected your relationships?
Do you think relationships should be genderless? Or gender-inclusive? If so, what does that look like?
Do you need to put more work into relationships because you are on the autistic spectrum? If so, tell us about your experience.
Have you learned to step out of your comfort zone in relationships? What does that look like?
Do you actively strive for diversity and inclusiveness in your relationships?
How do you develop relationships with strangers?
What are your break-ups like? Got any advice? Do you believe in ghosting?
Are relationships more difficult in a world that feels increasingly polarized? How do you deal with it?
How do you have difficult conversations with your partner?
What do you love about love?
How can women do a better job approaching men for dating and relationships?
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