The Art of Manliness is a blog dedicated to helping men uncover what manliness means in the 21st century. Giving some interesting insights into the minds of men, it provides some useful information on a variety of topics. This week they looked at how to know when ’she’ is the one. Although there will always be examples to contradict the points made, these can be some good signs to look out for in a long-term relationship. Don’t however, get too caught up on the little things. This list was done by one man based on his experience. You may find other things that say it for you.

1. The relationship goes smoothly from the beginning. This seems like an idealistic stance but it does happen this way for some people. Others may have a more volatile relationship that still works.
2. She gets along well with your family and friends. This one is important. There may be individual personality clashes but your S.O. definitely needs to get on well with those important people in your life.
3. There is nothing major you want to change about her. The key word here is major. You will always have things about your S.O. that you want to be different but they should not be large parts of their character or personality.
4. She’s your best friend. The root of all happiness, this is what’s left when the physical attraction is taken away. What is better than spending the rest of your life with your best friend?
5. The thought of marrying her doesn’t scare you in the least. Hollywood has stereotyped the concept of cold feet, but there should be a calm sense of “rightness” when you think about marrying them.

Many people say you “just know”. For those that like to be a little more analytical this list might prove helpful.

This great article at Put Things Off details a little discussed but easily recognized disorder in Nomophobia and the curse of the mobile phone. Reading through this list of the 14 breeds of nomophobes, I picked out a few of my friends and family. A few of my favourites:

• The text walker - We all know these guys. They seem to have no clue that other people might be around as they bump into everyone and everything in their texting oblivion.
• The light keeper - Can’t read that essential report during the power cut. No fear! The light keeper’s cell phone to the rescue. This belief in the ‘light’ is never-ending.
• The ‘conversationalist’ - This all too familiar mascot of the cell phone era has driven people crazy for the last few years. I’m waiting for the movie on someone who goes crazy and kills all the people who talk too loudly on their cell phone in public.

Check out the rest of the article for the remaining breeds as well as tips for dealing with this devastating disorder.