MENToday Wednesday, September 11, 2013
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The five things men do wrong in relationships
Although the ‘relationship advice’ industry has been traditionally geared toward women, online sites like AskMen.com and glossy magazines like Men’s Health have brought male-focused relationship advice into the mainstream. That’s good news, since it shows how open today’s man is to reaching out for advice in an effort to enjoy the many benefits of a longterm romantic relationship, make his partner happy and keep his family together. Yet most of this malefocused relationship advice is written by men for men. And depending on the site and writer, it may speculate or spew rather than offer real insight into the complaints that women have about men. That doesn’t do a man any good. What you really need is to hear – from
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MACLEOD the horse’s mouth, so to speak – what makes a woman turn away from a man. And you need to hear it in a way that is uncensored, straight up and sometimes hard to accept. The truth is, women have some legitimate complaints about male behaviour within relationships, and these complaints tend to be widespread and similar. I’ve compiled a list of the most common complaints that I’ve heard women, whether dating or married, make
about men over the years. They won’t be easy to read; however, if you can read them without becoming defensive, you may find that such behaviours – even in trace amounts – are holding you back from having the long-term relationship you deserve with the woman of your dreams. These are the top-five complaints that women have about men: 1. Narcissism. This guy tends to shift blame, behave with smug superiority and have little tact. He displays rampant egoism, immaturity and has an elevated sense of self-worth and desirability. He believes that he works harder, looks better, and is smarter and more enlightened than all the other losers out there, and that any woman would be lucky to be with him.
He is incapable of seeing someone else’s perspective, accepting responsibility or hearing even the softest of criticisms. Wondering if you have this trait? Well, if you’ve already started to focus on the flaws of women or draft a self-righteous rebuttal to this article, you’re a strong candidate. 2. Hair triggers. Hot on the heels of the narcissist is the man who throws an adult temper tantrum at the slightest provocation, real or imagined. This chap yells, swears, namecalls and throws his weight around like a schoolyard bully who never grew up. If he isn’t already an abuser – physical or emotional – he’s on his way. He regularly jumps to conclusions and lashes out at others without hearing them out or informing himself of
the facts. He is often ultrasensitive and can’t take a joke, although he is quick to use cruel sarcasm on the women in his life. 3. Cheating. This guy attributes his infidelity, lack of sexual self-control and low moral character to the ‘fact’ that men need to spread their seed. He may also place the blame for his playboy ways on a partner who ‘neglects’ him or has a lower sex drive. He’s a relationship nightmare that no woman wants to wake up to. 4. Disrespectful. Whether it’s texting during a date or not helping with the housework, this man has forgotten how to act like a gentleman. To be fair, many of today’s women have forgotten how to act like a lady – but that’s no excuse. Like attracts like. If this man would be on his best behav-
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iour and strive to be a good person, he would dramatically improve his odds of attracting a quality woman that is worth his efforts. 5. Unaffectionate. This guy has stopped prioritizing the type of non-sexual intimacy (hugging, handholding, pillow talk) that makes his partner feel adored. He may also have stopped initiating sex in a loving, romantic way that makes her feel beautiful and desired by him. So there you go, gentlemen, relationship insight straight from the source and delivered just the way you like it – without fluff, sentiment or psychobabble. Take it or toss it, it’s your choice. Debra Macleod is a leading relationship expert in Canada and the U.S., with a local practice in Red Deer.
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With winter just around the corner, many men, women, and even some families are getting geared up for their hunting season. Bow hunting season opens as early as Aug. 25th in some zones and runs until Nov. 30. Some animals are even open for hunting until dates in December. Following winter, there is also a spring black bear season. For those looking to hunt with rifles, seasons open
Sept. 4 in select zones, and the remainder open in November. For those looking to hunt game birds the dates are usually from early September to midDecember. “These dates are in the 2013 hunting regulations, which should always be reviewed for each zone and species to be hunted. Hunters must do this every year as the dates change. “Never assume anything when it comes to dates, zones, or species to be hunted,” said Jamie Osmond, manager of Wolverine Guns and Tackle (WGT)
in Gasoline Alley. Osmond said it is of utmost importance to be sure of information before getting out to hunt. People who enjoy the outdoors and like the idea of knowing where their meat is coming from and how it has been handled may enjoy hunting, but Osmond said it isn’t for everybody. “The best thing to get started is to take a hunter education course, which familiarizes you with the general rules and safe handling of firearms and makes you more aware of the fact that it is not just
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Other than clothing Osmond said basic tools include binoculars and a range finder, scents and cover scents, a good field dressing knife, water, snacks, fire starters, and a map and compass. “Fluorescent tape to mark your animal if you need to go for help or to get your truck or in case you need to mark your way in and out of a particular area can also come in handy.” He also said it is key if you plan to hunt on personal property to get permission from the landowner. Common animals to hunt in Alberta include white tail deer, mule deer, elk, moose and black bear. “One of the most enjoyable things about hunting is the chance to get away from the every day hustle of work and city life. There is no other relaxation that can compare to the great outdoors. Nature has a way of giving us
tranquillity like no other.” Osmond also said the thrill of harvesting your animal is a great feeling too. A hunter knows they are feeding their family food that they have obtained on their own and that it comes from a natural source. If a hunter has more food than they need there are ways to pass the meat on including a way to donate to the food bank. For details on this call 1-780-443-6006 or visit the Hunting for Tomorrow web site at www. huntingfortomorrow.com. Discovery Wildlife Park in Innisfail also takes unused meat trimmings to feed their animals. “Hunting has been and remains to be a great part of our heritage. Get your kids and the whole family involved, it will be more rewarding than you ever thought.” For access to hunting regulations online visit www.albertaregulations. ca or www.mywildalberta. com.
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Shooters increase skills at new range BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express
PERFECT AIM - Joe Farnel shoots an AR 15 in the Alpha Range at the Red Deer Shooting Centre.
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Two years of planning and preparation have paid off for Red Deer Shooting Centre (RDSC) President Derek Bostock with the official opening of their range located at 486 McCoy Dr. in the McKenzie Industrial Park. Being a shooter himself for nearly 10 years, Bostock recognized a niche in Red Deer that had yet to be met. “We didn’t have the amenities here in the City and it was putting a damper on our sport and our hobby because we would have to travel to Edmonton or Calgary.” Bostock didn’t just open any range though, the state-ofthe-art dual range facility is one of a kind and is said to be the best on this side of the country with their 25-yard Alpha Range and their 50-yard Brave Range, he added. Both ranges wouldn’t be complete without level three ballistic glass barricades, digital LED displays to get your target at the perfect distance, sound depressant walls, and armour plated ceilings.
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