Age is merely a number—actions define who you are
I was once a boy, now I’m a man. It took me twenty-nine years to get there, but I’ve arrived. It’s more than most men can say.
#1 Boys avoid uncomfortable conversations – men know how to communicate their needs.
Even the best relationships have friction. Someone is going to do or say something that the other person desn't like—it’s inevitable.
Boys are passive-aggressive, whereas a mature man will have a productive conversation with you…even if it’s a little awkward.
#2 Boys only want to hook up – men invest their time and energy in the right woman.
There’s a moment in every man’s life when he realizes that being in a relationship makes him significantly happier than chasing “tail” every night.
#3 Boys will compliment you to get in your pants – men pay compliments because they want you to feel great about yourself.
There’s a huge difference between delivering a compliment to get something and delivering a compliment to give something. Mature men are givers because they know a mature woman will reciprocate.
#4 Boys live day by day – men work hard to build a future for themselves and their women.
When you’re only focused on making yourself happy, you can party every night and be lazy every day. Once you realize that other people are relying on you, you’re willing to make the sacrifices you need to support your family.
#5 Boys are intimidated by smart women – men are stimulated by them.
If he’s insecure about his own intellect, he won’t risk it with a smart girl. The boy will stay in his comfort zone, whereas a mature man wants the challenge of a smart woman.
#6 Boys make promises they can’t keep – men say it and mean it.
One of the biggest mistakes I’ve ever made was telling a woman I loved her when I didn’t mean it. I was a scared little boy trying to make a girl happy. A mature man will tell a woman how he feels when he feels it. And if it’s not there, he won’t make it up.
#7 Boys avoid any chance of rejection – men face their fears and go for it.
Here’s the thing, both men and boys hate getting rejected—no matter who you are, rejection sucks. The only difference is that a mature man will push through his fears and go for it.
#8 Boys don’t set priorities – a man realizes what’s most important and makes you a priority.
A mature man wants to spend his time with the people he cares about. If you really love someone you will only want to be with that person and only that person.
#9 Boys put you down – men encourage and support you.
Scared boys will try to drag a woman down with them as a defense mechanism. A mature man understands that he will grow as a man if his woman is growing as a woman.
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Originally appeared on Adam’s blog.
Reprinted in partnership with James M. Sama
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