Behind every great......

A supportive partner can make a world of difference in your life. Rather than stand behind you, they stand next to you, as your equal.

I thus submit that if you find me a great man, by my definition he will have a great woman in his life. And great to me is not money or influence or the amount of horsepower in his vehicle it’s about so much more. It is about depth of personality, strength of conviction, confidence, compassion, and courage. (think back to King Leonitus in 300 - wink)

A great man commands instant respect and admiration. He has friends who go to battle for and rely on him, family members who are proud of him and work associates who like to be around him. But most of all, he has a strong and stable woman by his side to support him. (Queen Gorgo in 300)

Do you have that woman?

Does she lift you up when you need it and provide constructive criticism to make you a better man? Better yet, does she make you strive to be a better man?

Ask yourself these questions..

Is she loyal? You can give your all to a woman and inspire zero devotion in return. In a dispute with a mutual acquaintance or even a family member, her allegiance is suspect. A supportive partner is on your side no matter what, ready to go to war with you and take on whatever obstacle life presents.

Does she challenge you? Meaning does she challenge you to progress all the time to develop, grow and go out there and get what you deserve out of life. Not nag (ladies) but challenge.

Does she inspire you? She can inspire by her example or by her word, but overall, she motivates you to get better.Hand in hand with her capacity to challenge you, her inspiration factor is essential. Physical attraction is what may get you at first but over time, you need a woman who can make you think and reflect on a deeper level. This is what inspiration is all about. When you have it, you change for the better and develop wisdom you thought you never had.

Does she sacrifice for you.? Never expect her to do so but keep tabs of when she has put you first. When she rushes to be with you in your hour of need (or not), be grateful. You don’t want a woman who sacrifices herself, but makes adjustments to consider you.

Does she love and care for you? Love is not a descriptive word. For me, real love encompasses every point listed above. The basic point of my message here is to get you men who are blessed enough to have a woman in your life who demonstrates all of these qualities as well as shows affection on a regular basis with abandon and ease -to recognize the treasure you have.

There is no elegant way to phrase it: life can suck sometimes. When it does, there is no remedy like the tender touch of a good woman. Strike that. A great woman. (smile)

If you answered YES to these questions… congratulations!

And remember that in order for the equation to balance, you have to execute every condition laid out above for her as well. Sorry men, but it’s a two-way street.(smile)