Robert A. Glover Quotes Page 3

“Self-respect, courage, and integrity look good on a man.”

“Since Nice Guys learned to sacrifice themselves in order to survive, recovery must center on learning to put themselves first and making their needs a priority.”

“Telling the truth is not a magic formula for having a smooth life. But living a life of integrity is actually easier than living one built around deceit and distortion.”

“The seeking of external validation is just one way in which Nice Guys frequently do the opposite of what works. By trying to please everyone, Nice Guys often end up pleasing no one—including themselves.”

“There are no perfect relationships. There are no perfect partners. Relationships by their very nature are chaotic, eventful, and challenging.”

“There is plenty for everyone. Everything we need is flowing by us — all we have to do is get out of the way of our own small thinking and let it come.”

“To women, security means not having to guess what a man is thinking or where he wants to go. Furthermore, it means not having to take responsibility for making all the decisions and not having to take charge.”

“Toxic shame is the belief that one is inherently bad, defective, different, or unlovable. Toxic shame is not just a belief that one does bad things, it is a deeply held core belief that one is bad.”

“What one man can do, another man can do.”

“When recovering Nice Guys decide they will no longer settle for anything less than good sex, they begin to take responsibility for doing something different.
- ​They let go of the concept of being a great lover. •​They practice being clear and direct.
- ​They choose available partners.
- ​They don't settle for scraps.
- ​They decide that bad sex is not better than no sex!”