“Never apologize for something that wasn’t your fault.” I can still hear my father’s voice as he tapped into his inner Mr. Miyagi, while grooming me into the karate kid that I am today. I appreciated that valuable life lesson, as it’s served me well along the way—particularly as I navigate the sometimes rocky terrain of the entertainment industry.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this list, so I though I’d share it with you. Take note, and if you are currently suffering from any of these mental barriers, it’s time you let them go.

I’ve always been a big believer in family. So much so, that a large majority of the people that I consider to be friends are related to me.

To be quite honest, a part of me feels like I’m selling out the brotherhood by sharing this post. Even though I have a track record that’s fair and balanced, I still don’t know about this … I feel like I’m crossing the line here. Be that as it may, I’ve decided to throw a bone to the ladies by sharing this important piece of information.

I was raised to fear nothing but God … it didn’t matter what it was—man, woman, lion, bear, or J-Lo singing acapella—my mother and father instilled in me an understanding that there was nothing on this earth capable of invoking real fear within me.

It’s been a while since I’ve indulged in a one-night stand. Truth be told, when I started hearing about flesh-eating STD’s capable of devouring your entire body in 33.4 seconds, I decided to leave the one-nighters to you more adventurous types (I’m kidding, but not really.) Just because I’m officially out of the game though, doesn’t mean I can’t still acknowledge this as a big part of some of your dating realities.

One Man’s Confession: I’ve been sitting here for the past few hours, stuck in this same spot, trying to arrive at an answer to this one pressing question. Where did you come from? And I don’t mean that in a manner that would suggest some sort of displeasure in your arrival, but really … where did you come from???

It’s a beautiful day, which means it’s also a beautiful opportunity to learn more about the main thing that binds us together on this website—our desire to understand and appreciate love.

Looking back over my relationship resume, I can safely say that I’ve done my fair share of things that have caused me embarrassment in the name of impressing a girl.

Let me address this right off the bat. This post should not be seen as an indictment on your ability to effectively flirt with women. I think that we—and by we, I’m referring to myself and your close loved ones—can all agree that you are the man when it comes to wooing the ladies.