All posts tagged: LowQuality

11 Defining Habits That Separate Good Husbands From Low-Quality Men

11 Defining Habits That Separate Good Husbands From Low-Quality Men

Published by Jenni Sidey

We all put pressure on ourselves to find the perfect man. Unfortunately, no matter how hard we look, we will never find one. No one is perfect, and while we rationally understand that, we can have expectations that don’t get met in a relationship. While we may never find that ‘perfect’ man, there are certainly good ones out there. In a dating world where we think low-quality men reign supreme, finding a partner who is one of the good ones can make you feel lucky. Marrying a good man can feel like hitting the jackpot. While you’re in the depths of dating, it may seem impossible. However, certain habits separate a good husband from a low-quality man. If you notice your partner has any of these defining features, he is likely a high-quality partner. These are 11 defining habits that separate good husbands from low-quality men 1. They listen well filadendron from Getty Images Signature via Canva Some people need to work hard to master their listening habits. Not everyone is a natural. Low-quality men …

If A Woman Says These 11 Phrases Often, She’s Likely A Low-Quality Person

If A Woman Says These 11 Phrases Often, She’s Likely A Low-Quality Person

Published by Jenni Sidey

Sometimes you can learn a lot about someone just by listening to the phrases they repeat. Certain comments reveal a pattern of entitlement, resentment, or a lack of empathy for the people around them. While the idea of a “low-quality” person can mean different things to different people, if a woman repeats certain phrases over and over, it can paint a pretty clear picture of her attitude and how she treats others. From lacking empathy for others to adopting entitled behaviors that make other people feel disrespected, “low-quality” women clearly don’t care about anyone but themselves. Yes, self-confidence and independence are superpowers, especially for women, but when they manifest in narcissistic, toxic ways, they’re rarely helpful. If a woman says these 11 phrases often, she’s likely a low-quality person: 1. ‘I’m just brutally honest’ MDV Edwards | Shutterstock Instead of leaning into hard conversations and appreciating the beauty of expressing concerns openly and directly, low-quality women say things like “it’s just a joke” or “I’m a brutally honest person” to hide their cruelty. They’re passively …

Experts Say Low-Quality People Often Share These 5 Conversational Habits | Deb Dutilh

Experts Say Low-Quality People Often Share These 5 Conversational Habits | Deb Dutilh

Published by Jenni Sidey

Research has linked self-critical and self-focused thinking patterns to social anxiety, relationship difficulties, and diminished connection with others, and the same dynamic plays out in how people actually show up in conversation. The way someone communicates is one of the clearest windows into how they think about the people around them. Studies show that a lack of communication is the number one reason couples break up or get divorced. Nagging is a major culprit — relentless reminders, suggestions, and advice on how, when, and why we should do things. But there are other conversational habits that low-quality people share, too, that are often mistaken for confidence off the bat. Experts say low-quality people often share these 5 conversational habits — and many mistake them for confidence: 1. Low-quality people often nod along even when they don’t agree How many times do you catch yourself saying yes when you mean no? Do you say, “I don’t know” for fear of being judged, dismissed, or rejected?  When we systematically accept things against our will, shut down to …

If A Person Has These 5 Low-Quality Habits, That’s Your Sign To Move On | Lori Peters

If A Person Has These 5 Low-Quality Habits, That’s Your Sign To Move On | Lori Peters

Published by Jenni Sidey

You sit alone and weigh the pros and cons of moving on from someone, spend hours texting and venting with your people about your partner’s low-quality habits that make you wonder if you should stay or go. You contemplate like the statue of The Thinker and ponder life’s biggest question in the hope that the answer will magically implant itself in your brain.  Leaping into the decision of being single versus staying together, a study suggested it’s crucial to know when to break up and when to stay. If you find that these low-quality behaviors have become habits in your partner, grab your stuff and get out of there. You are worthy of beautiful love, and staying behind will eventually suck the life out of you.  If a person has these 5 low-quality habits, that’s your sign to move on: 1. They don’t treat you well A great book and a movie — and a strong reason to get out. How do you know? By looking at the way he treats you.  Is he the …

If A Man Can’t Do These 10 Basic Things, He’s Likely A Low-Quality Person | Lori Peters

If A Man Can’t Do These 10 Basic Things, He’s Likely A Low-Quality Person | Lori Peters

Published by Jenni Sidey

I’ve seen and been through it all when it comes to low-quality men. I’ve suffered through not being his priority, all his problems, his promises that as soon as “fill in the blank” changes, we’ll be together.  I could go on and on and on — so many basic things that, in retrospect, signaled there were issues. Is waiting for a low-quality person to change worth it? If he does put more effort into your relationship, will it last long enough for marriage? Let’s take a look at some must-haves for a potential life partner before you even consider saying “yes” and “I do.” If a man can’t do these 10 basic things, he’s likely a low-quality person: 1. Have hard conversations If he avoids tough conversations or just plain won’t do it, get out. I know that seems harsh, but as time passes with bad, weak, or no communication, you will get frustrated. You’ve lived long enough to know that life throws challenges at you, and you don’t want to go it alone. You’re in …

If A Man Has These 6 Dating Habits, He’s Likely A Low-Quality Person

If A Man Has These 6 Dating Habits, He’s Likely A Low-Quality Person

Published by Jenni Sidey

We all do things that irritate other people, right? But sometimes, there are little habits that seem to crop up on entirely too many of our first — and often last — dates with dudes. Some of these guys are painfully boring, and it shows in their dating behavior. Here are a few of the dating mistakes that separate men who stand out from those who literally have zero personality to speak of. If a man has these 6 dating habits, he’s likely a low-quality person: 1. Texting at the table I get it: you’re busy. You have a lot of friends. You have a lot of business to attend to. You perhaps even have other romantic prospects. I don’t care, though, because if you had to be on the phone all night, you should’ve just canceled our date and not wasted my time at this table staring at spaghetti and listening to you “click, click, click” while smiling bemusedly to yourself. And no, I really don’t want to see your friend’s cat. RELATED: These Hidden …

If A Woman Has These 11 Habits, She’s Likely A Low-Quality Person

If A Woman Has These 11 Habits, She’s Likely A Low-Quality Person

Published by Jenni Sidey

If you’re like me, you’ve heard a bunch of stories of men who trusted the wrong woman and ruined their lives. While women are often legally and economically disadvantaged, if a woman has certain harmful habits, she’s likely a low-quality person who may cause serious damage to the wrong guy. Guys should look for a high-quality woman. In many cases, being high-quality just means an absence of low-quality traits. These red flags suggest that she probably isn’t the one. If a woman has these 11 habits, she’s likely a low-quality person 1. Badmouthing her exes Wavebreakmedia from Getty Images Pro via Canva Be very, very careful of the woman who has a bad story about almost every ex. She’s always the victim, never the perpetrator. Despite everything, she’s here and perfect…or is she? A woman who always seems to be the hapless victim might be a narcissist. A person who always has crazy exes is usually the reason why their exes are always crazy. Bashing relationships is not a healthy move, and therapists generally agree. If …

If A Man Has These 11 Habits, He’s Likely A Low-Quality Person

If A Man Has These 11 Habits, He’s Likely A Low-Quality Person

Published by Jenni Sidey

Most of us have met a man who seemed amazing at first, only to become worse as time went by. At times, it can feel like your Prince Charming has turned into a frog. Worse, that frog won’t turn back. It’s scary when it happens and it leaves a lot of damage in its wake when it does. While you can never truly know whether a person has your best interests at heart, certain habits are far bigger red flags than you might think. Whether it’s never taking accountability or frequently using people, if a man has these habits, he’s likely a low-quality person. And it’s important to be aware before keeping him in your life. If a man has these 11 habits, he’s likely a low-quality person 1. He tells women they’re not enough for a ‘high-value’ man Dikushin Dmitry | Shutterstock Men who leave the rudest remarks about women finding a “high-value” man are often not great people overall. No matter how they try to frame it, the truth is that there’s no …