1.               A man treats women as his equal.

2.               A man treats women with respect while acting as a gentleman.

3.               A man doesn't treat women as instruments of sexual gratification.

4.               A man loves his mate.

5.               A man tells his mate that he loves her - even in the presence of his children.

6.               A man strives to build a solid relationship with his mate.

7.               A man maintains a monogamous relationship with his mate.

8.               A man doesn't engage in adultery.

9.               A man has a strong and solid commitment to his mate and the relationship.

10.          A man holds himself accountable for the stability of his relationship.

11.          A man is honest with his mate.

12.          A man can be relied upon by his mate.

13.          A man is loyal to his mate.

14.          A man trusts his mate.

15.          A man’s mate is a high priority in his life.

16.          A man strives to build a complimentary relationship with his mate.

17.          A man sees his mate as his partner and soul mate.

18.          A man treats his mate with respect.

19.          A man doesn't hit or beat his mate.

20.          A man doesn't call his mate or other women out of their name.

21.          A man strives to resolve conflicts peacefully and productively.

22.          A man doesn't walk out on his mate due to a resolvable argument.

23.          A man doesn't engage in destructive arguments with his mate in the presence of his children.

24.          A man makes his mate feel like a queen.

25.          A man makes his mate feel special

26.          A man goes out of his way for his mate.

27.          A man provides for his mate.

28.          A man takes the lead or assists his mate with housework.

29.          A man communicates with his mate.

30.          A man listens to his mate.

31.          A man is responsive to his mate’s needs and concerns.

32.          A man respects his mate's views, beliefs and opinions.

33.          A man encourages his mate to read African or Latino-centered literature towards developing and maintaining an

         African or Latino-centered home.

34.          A man is a regular support for his mate.

35.          A man is a resource for his mate.

36.          A man is not in competition with his mate.

37.          A man encourages his mate to achieve her goals.

38.          A man works with his mate towards achieving her goals.

39.          A man is willing to learn from his mate.

40.          A man respects his mate's intellect.

41.          A man is not threatened by his mate's intellect.

42.          A man doesn't ridicule his mate.

43.          A man doesn't demean his mate.

44.          A man prays with his mate.

45.          A man attends religious services with his mate.

46.          A man plays a complimentary role with his mate towards raising his children.

47.          A man plays a complimentary role with his mate towards educating his children.

48.          A man plays a complimentary role with his mate towards providing for his children.

49.          A man plays a complimentary role with his mate towards supporting his children.

50.          A man plays a complimentary role with his mate towards disciplining his children.