Berkeley International

 You may be familiar with hearing phrases such as, ‘I just want a real man’ or ‘I just want someone decent’ when women are asked what they want from a partner.  At Berkeley International we know how unhelpful this sort of vague and generic description can be, so in this blog we’re going to break it down a little.  Most women, when you drill down a little deeper, do have a clear idea of their perfect match and here are the biggest similarities. Security  One of the qualities that women look for in men is security.  Now, when most people think about this word they immediately assume it refers to financial security.  Not true.  Whilst this is a consideration and an extremely important one to some, what’s usually valued more is emotional and physical security. Emotional security means that you hear and listen when she is speaking.  It means that you make her feelings a priority in your life and do your best to express how much you value, love and resp...

 Ghosting appears, ironically, to be something that has sprung up out of nowhere these past few years. It’s likely been around for decades, but as the ways in which we connect with each other increases, so too do the ways we can disconnect – seemingly without trace. More and more people are releasing the shame and anxiety involved in being so unceremoniously rejected. There are countless tales of people going on multiple dates and then suddenly having their messages ignored and once active dating profiles replaced by broken links. If you haven’t experienced it, count yourself lucky. If you have, there are three possibilities we want you to remember and consider.   Plain old-fashioned rudeness It’s impossible to deny that quite simply, some people lack an appropriate amount of care for others and are extremely rude.  There are many reasons why people perpetrate the act of ghosting and this has to be one of the least acceptable.  Believe it or not, we’ve spoken to thes...