Five Secrets to Getting
A Man To Open Up

Men must feel comfortable and accepted before they will be open.

What does this mean?

1. Let him know it’s OK to be himself. Don’t try to change him - - it makes him feel inadequate. This is not a good feeling for a man. Men fear rejection, criticism and not measuring up. He will shut down if he feels he can’t please you. Men fear what they say will be held against them so you cannot hold what they say against him or use it as a means of intimidation.
   
2. Try to stay rational. Men tell me they hate the emotional upheavals. They don't know how to handle emotional upsets and will retreat.
   
3. Show interest in what he is saying. If he feels you are interested, he will say more. Men like to talk if they have an interested listener.
   
4. Men want to feel appreciated. Let him know that you appreciate how hard he works and the effort he puts out. Let him know how much you believe in him and that you see how hard he is trying.
   
5. Give men time to think things over. Don't make threats or demand immediate answers. They need some time to think things through and get in touch with how they feel and what they want to do. Ask them when they will be able to respond. This gives them time and lets them know that you will expect a response within the agreed upon time.
   

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