| The measure of man is determined by his character. | | | | Make sure a man knows how to balance his interests |
| A man's character is measured by his actions. So | | | | and yours. A man who understands quality time |
| what are a man's actions saying about him? Is he the | | | | together takes part in your interests, acting selflessly |
| whole package? Here are some red flags to consider | | | | and considers your needs. |
| when assessing the measure of a man: | | | | 4. Suspicious behavior: He needs privacy when he is |
| 1. Education: He does not have a college degree and is | | | | on the internet or a phone call. |
| not part of a successful business. | | | | Any of his actions that seem suspicious may be |
| The only justification for not obtaining a college degree | | | | cause for alarm. One incidence may be excusable, but |
| is to start or be a part of a successful business. | | | | repeated incidents are a definite sign that something is |
| Otherwise, there are very few reasons, if any, that | | | | up. Some phone calls are private, but if the time or |
| substantiate such a decision. A man who pursues and | | | | place of the phone call seems strange, it might be best |
| completes his college education understands the value | | | | to follow your intuition. If particular actions cause you to |
| and benefits of higher education. It shows a | | | | feel unsettled or uneasy you may want to go with |
| determination on his part to provide security for himself | | | | your gut on this one. Anything he has to hide is a red |
| and his future family. A college education can speak | | | | flag in and of itself. |
| volumes about a man's character. It can signal that he | | | | 5. Career: The success of his career is measured by |
| is determined, has the ability to be decisive, and has a | | | | how long he has kept his job. |
| long-term perspective. | | | | Though spending many years with a company may |
| 2. Maturity: When there is a problem in your relationship | | | | be an accomplishment, there is a difference between |
| he calls his mom. | | | | celebrating the time one has spent with a company |
| Problems or concerns in a relationship should be kept | | | | and that of simply being able to keep a job. Real |
| between you and him. The ability to resolve problems, | | | | success within a company or career is typically |
| especially those between the two of you, displays the | | | | measured by reaching milestones, achievements, and |
| ability that he can think on his own. Also, if he feels the | | | | being recognized as an expert within your field. |
| need to seek the advice of another, this probably | | | | The measure of a man is determined by how he |
| indicates that communication issues exist between the | | | | conducts himself in every aspect of life. The measure |
| two of you. Disagreements are private matters and as | | | | of a man is not based upon fitting the macho |
| such should be kept private. As an adult, he should be | | | | stereotype, but rather having a well-rounded character. |
| able to resolve most issues on his own and be | | | | A solid work ethic, maturity, selfless behavior, and |
| respectful of a private relationship matter. | | | | trustworthiness are all essential qualities of man with |
| 3. Selfishness: His idea of a quality time together is | | | | an excellent character. |
| allowing you to be player two on a video game. | | | | |