Author: coachdebruyns

What men don’t like in a long-term relationship

Today even mentioning the idea that woman can do things to keep their husbands happy is considered misogynistic. The focus is usually on what men can do to keep their wives happy.

There are days when I find myself praying profusely and then there are days that I pray at a bare minimum. Sometimes the intimacy of God is craved and sought after, other times it is simply enough to acknowledge God as real. Prayer is one of the best ways to acknowledge the reality of God […]

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The you that you’ll become

Being yourself isn’t about what you do, it’s about who you are in any given situation. It’s about who you are when you surf, run or hangout. Find out more about who you are and understand that that you is what matters.

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Is Gender a thing?

I am a man, and I’m proud to be one.

Relationships

Boundaries in Relationships

I remember the days when I would see a really beautiful woman, let’s a say a 10 out of 10, go up to her and try to start a conversation with her. I would say, “Hi, how are you?” She’d reply, “fine.” I’d say, what’s your name, she’d say, “Anna.” I’d be like, “what are […]

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Men should respect themselves and maybe women too

I spent the last few weeks travelling, locked away in quarantine and now back in my beautiful country I’ve finally had a breather and decided to switch on the TV for background noise. I opened whatever was at hand on Netflix and let it play only half paying attention. Something then grabbed my attention. A […]

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What does fasting in Ramadan teach us?

In the name of God the Most Gracious the Most Merciful The Praise belongs to God though I am incapable of praising Him such as He deserves, and prayers, salutations, pledges and support on Muhammad the son of Abudllah (s) on his family, friends and helpers. Every year we encounter the holy month of Ramadan […]

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Physical Training in Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar and is actually the name of the month just like September is the name of a month. Muslims all around the world fast during this month by abstaining from food, drink and sex during daylight hours. In the early hours of the morning, before sunrise, they […]

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A New World

Exactly a year ago I was in quarantine for roughly three months. I experienced a life of complete and total isolation where I worked from home online and lived by myself alone in an apartment. My life alternated between work, exercise, cooking, cleaning and praying. It was a unique experience for me to experience Ramadan […]

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How to choose a good wife

Men the world over, are increasingly discouraged from getting married. Why get married when the majority of marriages end in divorce? Why get married when so many women leave their husbands when least expected to? In response these questions I will attempt not only to explain to men why they should get married, but also […]