” Susan Page points out that many people have a hidden ambivalence towards a real relationship.
Ed., LMFT, from Relationship Reality 312, Inc., being with someone who is truly confident “can make us feel happy and self-confident, too.”Indeed, I believe that confidence is one of the most undervalued, and misunderstood qualities in a man.
But as we grew closer, I realized his confidence was actually very broken—the snarky humor was really just a cover for his wounds, a way to protect his ego.
See if you can relate to the struggle faced by Kristen, who has been dating Ben for a year.
Actually, the word “dating” is too strong and specific. “Ben is a fantastic man, someone I could easily envision spending the rest of my life with,” she says.