Theyre genuinely generous and attentive long-term and there isnt an agenda behind their kindness.
A high-value man respectsallwomen from an authentic place of kindness and compassion.
He remains consistently attentive to and affectionate with the woman hes dating or in a relationship with.
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Their nice facade is always used to exploit others for a specific agenda.
They dont blow hot and cold because theyre not looking to manipulate you.
High-value men wont display the Jekyll-Hyde behaviors like narcissists do.
If they are romantically interested, they will show that interest persistently and in healthy ways.
He wont use her for an ego boost, sex, or another secondary gain.
Hes not looking to waste anyones time, so he wont lead on anyone, including himself.
He wont keep you guessing in the first place.
They dont venture to make you jealous.
We know fromresearch that narcissists create love triangles and provoke jealousy on purpose.
They have the empathy to know what is inappropriate behavior and act accordingly even when no one is watching.
Their words match their actions, and they are loyal and act from integrity.
They use social media constructively and not in shady ways.
They will showcase the woman theyre dating consistently with healthy pride.
They validate your emotions, whereas narcissists pathologize them.
High-value men are emotionally balanced and stable.
They have emotional control and are sensitive to the needs and rights of others.
This is what makes them excellent listeners and communicators.
A high-value man treats you with respect as their default.
They dont keep in close touch with exes or have suspicious friends you would worry about.
Narcissists often keep aharemof people who they can use for attention and ego strokes.
They also use these people against you and pit people against each other to make themjealous.
When you call them out, youre likely to be labeled as controlling.
The high-value man is just as selective about his friendships as he is about relationships.
He does this on his own and doesnt need to be told.
But even if you do express any concerns, he will take your concerns seriously.
Narcissists on the other hand will mock your concerns and punish you for expressing them at all.
High-value men respect your boundaries; narcissists learn your boundaries to get to violate them.
The narcissist will weaponize any insecurities and traumas you tell them.
The high-value man will soothe your insecurities and be extra sensitive to what youve experienced.
The earlier a narcissist shows his true colors, the better.
High-value men can disagree with you and hold you gently accountable without being demeaning.
High-value men have a healthy relationship with your boundaries as well as their own.
High-value men can disagree with you and have constructive conversations without escalation.
Hell hold you accountable or disagree with you without resorting to insults, sarcasm, condescension, or contempt.
Narcissists seek outchaos and crazymaking arguments; high-value men avoid them entirely.
High-value men often self-reflect and are introspective.
High-value men are stable inallaspects of their lives.
High-value men are financially and emotionally stable they never expect you to build them up as a person.
They take responsibility for their own lives.
They have their own and remain independent.
They are in control of their careers, their dreams, and their lives.
Much like thealpha woman, they take charge of the demands of daily life with maturity and healthy positivity.
They display a healthy form of masculinity and protectiveness without going overboard.
High-value men are woke to the brutalities women face but in an authentic way.
Unlike narcissists, they do not excessively play the victim in a world that already caters to them.
The last thing they want to do is burden someone who is already oppressed with more burdens.
They admire her independence.
However, they still want to give to her and impress her.
As a result, high-value men strive to be a safe place for the women they love.
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