Men: Each man has a unique value system. Common values are of utmost importance to a relationship.

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Men and Unique Value Systems

By Chris Wilson

Men and Values:  Values drive our lives. The fact is that the more consistently we commit our time and/or money to something, the more we apparently value it.

For the Male of Today: 

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Values

One of the unique characteristics of each single person is his or her value system.

Knowing your own values and priorities is very important for personal growth, correct choice of mates,  and successful relationships.

Defined

A value is an entity, situation, or condition that you consistently strive to acquire or keep.

People talk about their values but very few people have actually examined their own beliefs.

However, values drive our lives. The fact is that the more consistently we commit our time and money to something, the more we apparently value it.

The ability to identify values and commit time, money, and energy to them gives us a defined quality of life.

Use the criteria below to clarify your values. A full value will encompass the following:

• You chose it freely. It was not something your parents or your wife chose for you
• You had adequate options for your choices.
• You gave your options careful consideration.
• You made a public commitment to this choice.
• You continue to carry out this value on a day-to-day basis

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Using these criteria, define your values in writing for

1. Life 

What is important to you about life in general: good health and physical fitness, a sense of accomplishment, fame, travel, mental vitality, recreation and play, learning, the arts, music, creative endeavors, reading, learning, spirituality, religion, helping others, protecting the environment, nature?

2. Relationships

What is important to you with other people: love, trust and honesty, respect from others, loyalty, family, many or few close friends, marriage, sexuality, companionship?

3. Work

What is important to you in your work: challenge, ownership, recognition, high learning curve, adequate free time, interesting work, stability, control, creativity, minor stress?

4. Financial

What is important to you regarding finances: owning nice things, retirement, having extra money for travel or leisure, being financially secure, being debt-free, being wealthy?

Thought provoking, isn't it?

Ask your significant other to ponder this with you. She'll be impressed with your sensitivity!

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