Know the man behind your guard

Stop becoming such an expert on your guard that you barely know the man behind it. Get to know that man, what that man is capable of enjoying about his wife, what he appreciates about himself, what closeness makes possible for him in his relationship, and what he knows about himself that tells him he's capable of experiencing it. The more familiar you become with that part of yourself, the more confidence you can have in who you are and the kind of relationship you actually want to create. Now,