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Burett McKay here and welcome to another edition of the Art of Manliness Podcast.

Well, research has consistently shown that a good marriage can significantly improve a

man's happiness and quality of life.

But a bad marriage?

That can make you utterly miserable and even ruin you financially.

While many men shock up successful marriage to the luck of the draw, my guests stay

argues that by looking for certain red flags in a relationship as well as certain positive

attributes, you can avoid getting involved in a draining marriage and instead marry

someone who will make your life better.

His name is Sean Smith.

He's a clinical psychologist based in Denver and the author of the book, The Tactical Guide

to Women, How Man Can Manage Risk and Dating and Marriage.

Today on the show, Sean and I discuss the risk and rewards of love and the mistakes he's

seeing men make over and over again in his counseling practice when it comes to dating and

marriage.

Sean then shares the script most men follow to find a partner, why that script can backfire

in them and then provides a better alternative script.

Men should use help to find a compatible mate.

Sean then walks us through the character traits men should be looking for in a woman and

the changes men should make themselves to ensure they have a fulfilling marriage.

He then explains why happy wife happy life is terrible marital vice and what to do if

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