Category Archives: Closeness

The thought of holding hands with him made her sick, but fortunately he convinced her to marry him.

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Dalrock

In Chapter 20 of Every Man’s Marriage, Stephen Arterburn explains that when he was dating his wife Sandy she found the idea of holding his hand revolting: When Sandy and I were dating, I attempted to hold her hand one night.  She … Continue reading →

Posted in Closeness, Every Man's Marriage, Game, Servant Leader, Stephen Arterburn | 141 Comments

He was like a little boy that night.

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Dalrock

Christian sex experts Pastor Dave and Ann Wilson inadvertently explain how to kill your wife’s attraction in The Art of Marriage: Dave:  On May 24, 1990, it was our ten-year anniversary—I sort of surprised Ann with a ten-year anniversary date. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Closeness, Dave and Ann Wilson, Frigidity, Game, Marriage, Romantic Love, Uncategorized | 159 Comments

Insensitive

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Dalrock

In the discussion of What is closeness? I pointed out that the Sensitive Elliot clip does an excellent job of showing that what we culturally think of as “sensitive” really isn’t sensitive at all.  Elliot is oblivious the entire time, … Continue reading →

Posted in Attacking headship, Closeness, Fatherhood, Feminists, Game, Headship, Manliness, Marriage, Motherhood | 459 Comments

What is closeness?

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Dalrock

Much of the objection to my last post stems from a misunderstanding of what constitutes closeness between a husband and wife. What closeness is Cane’s description of the laugh he shared with his wife after church is a perfect example … Continue reading →

Posted in Beautiful truth, Book of Oprah, Closeness, Game, Manliness, Manosphere Humor, Marriage, Romantic Love | 161 Comments

How much should a husband share with his wife?

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Dalrock

New commenter ayatollah1988 asked how much a husband should turn to his wife for emotional support: Dalrock, I was wondering if you had any thoughts on this. I’ve heard it talked about in the Manosphere a lot about how men cannot … Continue reading →

Posted in Beautiful truth, Book of Oprah, Closeness, Envy, Game, Headship, Manliness, Marriage, Ugly Feminists | 292 Comments