Category Archives: Love

Infidelity is anything short of fidelity.

Posted on 2022-01-24 by Jack

Being faithful is not about avoiding sin, but in Glorifying the Lord. Embracing God’s archetype of marriage is one important way to do this. Continue reading →

Posted in Adultery and Fornication, Agency, Attitude, Authenticity, Boundaries, Child Development, Choosing a Partner or Spouse, Churchianity, Conserving Power, Convergence, Courtship and Marriage, Desire, Desire, Passion, Discerning Lies and Deception, Discernment, Wisdom, Divorce, Education, Enduring Suffering, Female Power, Feminism, Forgiveness, Fundamental Frame, Glory, Handling Rejection, Headship and Patriarchy, Holding Frame, Influence, Introspection, IOCs, Leadership, Love, Male Power, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Models of Failure, Models of Success, Moral Agency, Perseverance, Personal Presentation, Power, Purpose, Relationships, Respect, Sanctification & Defilement, Self-Concept, Sexual Authority, SMV/MMV, Stewardship, The Power of God, Trust, Vetting Women | 4 Comments

Wives reap what they sow

Posted on 2022-01-12 by Jack

The opposite of submission is not necessarily rebellion, but a heart that is miserly with affection and grace. Continue reading →

Posted in Agency, Choosing a Partner or Spouse, Complementarianism, Conflict Management, Convergence, Courtship and Marriage, Discernment, Wisdom, Disorders, Divorce, Enduring Suffering, Female Power, Feminism, Fundamental Frame, Generational Curses, Glory, God's Concept of Justice, Headship and Patriarchy, Holding Frame, Influence, Introspection, Love, Models of Failure, Moral Agency, Organization and Structure, Psychology, Purpose, Relationships, Respect, Sanctification & Defilement, Self-Concept, Self-Control, Solipsism, Stewardship, The Power of God, Trust, Vetting Women | 35 Comments

Towards a more complete appreciation of Sanctification

Posted on 2022-01-10 by Jack

“This is my husband.”  “This is my wife.” “Til death do us part.” …and grateful for it all! Continue reading →

Posted in Adultery and Fornication, Boundaries, Building Wealth, Choosing a Partner or Spouse, Churchianity, Courtship and Marriage, Discernment, Wisdom, Divorce, Forgiveness, Glory, Headship and Patriarchy, Identity, Introspection, Joy, Love, Models of Failure, Moral Agency, Mysticism, Personal Presentation, Purpose, Relationships, Running the Gauntlet, Sanctification & Defilement, Self-Concept, SMV/MMV, The Power of God, Vetting Women | 10 Comments

The Mystery of Marriage

Posted on 2022-01-07 by Jack

Father Spyridon offers insights to the beauty and gravity of marriage. Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Collective Strength, Courtship and Marriage, Cultural Differences, Decision Making, Discernment, Wisdom, Enduring Suffering, Evangelism, Faith Community, Fundamental Frame, Headship and Patriarchy, Holding Frame, International, Introspection, Leadership, Love, Male Power, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Models of Success, Moral Agency, Mysticism, Orthodoxy, Philosophy, Protestantism, Purpose, Relationships, Sanctification & Defilement, Self-Concept, Stewardship, The Power of God | 30 Comments

2021 Winter Hibernation

Posted on 2021-12-22 by Jack

Stay strong and Merry Christmas! Continue reading →

Posted in Agency, Attitude, Boundaries, Charisma, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Discerning Lies and Deception, Discernment, Wisdom, Discipline, Faith Community, Freedom, Personal Liberty, Headship and Patriarchy, Holding Frame, Influence, Introspection, IOI's, Leadership, Love, Male Power, Manosphere, Moral Agency, Music, Mysticism, Personal Presentation, Persuasion, Purpose, Relationships, Respect, Self-Control, Stewardship, The Power of God, Trust | 16 Comments

Social Authenticity Proof: Giving Women Attention

Posted on 2021-12-10 by Jack

Giving women the right kind of attention is a social lubricant. Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Attraction, Authenticity, Boundaries, Building Wealth, Charisma, Confidence, Cultural Differences, Desire, Desire, Passion, Determination, Discerning Lies and Deception, Discernment, Wisdom, Discipline, Education, Evangelism, Freedom, Personal Liberty, Game Theory, Glory, Holding Frame, Influence, Introspection, IOI's, Leadership, Legalism, Love, Male Power, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Models of Failure, Models of Success, Moral Agency, Personal Presentation, Power, Psychology, Purpose, Self-Concept, Sexual Authority, SMV/MMV, The Power of God | 16 Comments

Moral Guidance Based Feedback vs. Sexual Attention

Posted on 2021-11-24 by Jack

Both are necessary for redemption and sanctification (in marriage). Continue reading →

Posted in Agency, Attraction, Boundaries, Charisma, Child Development, Choosing a Partner or Spouse, Collective Strength, Communications, Courtship and Marriage, Decision Making, Discernment, Wisdom, Discipline, Fundamental Frame, Game Theory, Headship and Patriarchy, Holding Frame, Influence, Inner Game, Introspection, IOI's, Leadership, Love, Male Power, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Meet Cute, Models of Success, Moral Agency, Personal Presentation, Power, Purpose, Questions from Readers, Relationships, Sanctification & Defilement, Self-Concept, Sexual Authority, SMV/MMV, Stewardship, Strategy, The Power of God, Vetting Women | 3 Comments

Summary of the Meet Cute Phenomenon

Posted on 2021-11-22 by Jack

The Meet Cute is spontaneous, subjective and contextual. Continue reading →

Posted in Attraction, Authenticity, Choosing a Partner or Spouse, Conserving Power, Courtship and Marriage, Desire, Passion, Discernment, Wisdom, Game Theory, Glory, Headship and Patriarchy, Hypergamy, IOI's, Love, Meet Cute, Models of Success, Personal Presentation, Relationships, Sanctification & Defilement, Sexual Authority, The Power of God | 119 Comments

The Meet Cute is not about “women chasing men”

Posted on 2021-11-19 by Jack

A response to Liz’s comment using RedPillBoomer’s story as an example. Continue reading →

Posted in Answered Prayers, Attraction, Authenticity, Building Wealth, Choosing a Partner or Spouse, Courtship and Marriage, Discernment, Wisdom, Female Power, Fundamental Frame, Game Theory, Headship and Patriarchy, Hypergamy, IOI's, Joy, Love, Male Power, Meet Cute, Models of Success, Moral Agency, Personal Presentation, Purpose, Relationships, Sexual Authority, Strategy, The Power of God, Vetting Women | 40 Comments

It’s all about her Ego

Posted on 2021-11-12 by Jack

…not comfort, control, love, security, and not even hypergamy nor Tingles. Continue reading →

Posted in Agency, Attitude, Attraction, Authenticity, Child Development, Choosing a Partner or Spouse, Communications, Conserving Power, Desire, Desire, Passion, Determination, Discernment, Wisdom, Fantasy and Illusion, Female Power, Feminism, Fundamental Frame, Game, Game Theory, Headship and Patriarchy, Holding Frame, Influence, Inner Game, Introspection, Leadership, Love, Male Power, Manosphere, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Models of Success, Moral Agency, Personal Presentation, Persuasion, Psychology, Purpose, Relationships, Reviews, Sanctification & Defilement, Self-Concept, Sexual Authority, Strategy, Vetting Women | 15 Comments