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The Difference Between A Bare Minimum Man And An Above-And-Beyond Man
A bare minimum man does not choose you. He considers you as an option, a convenience.
By Aubrey Dale
A bare minimum man stalls. He delays everything, from commitment to plans to texting you back until he “feels” like it. A bare minimum man does not consider how his behavior impacts you because everything is on his terms only. He is all about his own wants and needs.
An above-and-beyond man commits. He does not keep you guessing about when he might be ready to finally settle down and take your relationship seriously. Instead, he is all in the second he tells you that he wants to be with you. You never second guess where you stand with him because he communicates openly and honestly.
A bare minimum man “goes with the flow.” He refuses to point in the direction he is going in because he claims he isn’t sure which way he wants to venture just yet. He says he just needs time to figure out what he wants. He relies on the concept of one day because it absolves him of responsibility in the present.
An above-and-beyond man is intentional. He says what he means and does what he says he will. He is careful with both his own time and yours because he understands the privilege it is…
