To Be a Man - In Relationship to Women

Copyright © 2006 by Baruti K. Kafele

  1. A man treats women as his equal.
  2. A man treats women with respect while acting as a gentleman.
  3. A man doesn't treat women as instruments of sexual gratification.
  4. A man loves his mate.
  5. A man tells his mate that he loves her - even in the presence of his children.
  6. A man strives to build a solid relationship with his mate.
  7. A man maintains a monogamous relationship with his mate.
  8. A man doesn't engage in adultery.
  9. A man has a strong and solid commitment to his mate and the relationship.
  10. A man holds himself accountable for the stability of his relationship.
  11. A man is honest with his mate.
  12. A man can be relied upon by his mate.
  13. A man is loyal to his mate.
  14. A man trusts his mate.
  15. A man’s mate is a high priority in his life.
  16. A man strives to build a complimentary relationship with his mate.
  17. A man sees his mate as his partner and soul mate.
  18. A man treats his mate with respect.
  19. A man doesn't hit or beat his mate.
  20. A man doesn't call his mate or other women out of their name.
  21. A man strives to resolve conflicts peacefully and productively.
  22. A man doesn't walk out on his mate due to a resolvable argument.
  23. A man doesn't engage in destructive arguments with his mate in the presence of his children.
  24. A man makes his mate feel like a queen.
  25. A man makes his mate feel special
  26. A man goes out of his way for his mate.
  27. A man provides for his mate.
  28. A man takes the lead or assists his mate with housework.
  29. A man communicates with his mate.
  30. A man listens to his mate.
  31. A man is responsive to his mate’s needs and concerns.
  32. A man respects his mate's views, beliefs and opinions.
  33. A man encourages his mate to read African or Latino-centered literature towards developing and maintaining an African or Latino-centered home.
  34. A man is a regular support for his mate.
  35. A man is a resource for his mate.
  36. A man is not in competition with his mate.
  37. A man encourages his mate to achieve her goals.
  38. A man works with his mate towards achieving her goals.
  39. A man is willing to learn from his mate.
  40. A man respects his mate's intellect.
  41. A man is not threatened by his mate's intellect.
  42. A man doesn't ridicule his mate.
  43. A man doesn't demean his mate.
  44. A man prays with his mate.
  45. A man attends religious services with his mate.
  46. A man plays a complimentary role with his mate towards raising his children.
  47. A man plays a complimentary role with his mate towards educating his children.
  48. A man plays a complimentary role with his mate towards providing for his children.
  49. A man plays a complimentary role with his mate towards supporting his children.
  50. A man plays a complimentary role with his mate towards disciplining his children.