The guy who constantly cancels plans, keeps things vague, or disappears when something better comes along — that’s flakiness: a pattern of not following through.In a culture of endless options and shifting feelings, has unreliability quietly become normal? And what does that actually say about us?In this off-the-cuff episode, we talk about:What flakiness actually is — and what it isn’tThe difference between boundaries and excusesCommon avoidance patterns in dating and friendshipsWhy keeping your word is about more than just social plansWhat it really means to be a reliable manThis isn’t just about the inconvenience of canceled plans. It’s about self-trust, stronger relationships, and the kind of man you’re practicing becoming.Today's Hosts:Matt LandsiedelMichael DiIorio - Take the 360° Self-Review for Gay MenSupport the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes- CONNECT WITH US -Watch podcast episodes on YouTubeJoin the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook communityGet on our email list to get access to our monthly Zoom calls Follow us on Instagram | TikTok Learn more about our community at GayMenGoingDeeper.com- LEARN WITH US -Building Better Relationships online course: Learn how to nurture more meaningful and authentic connections with yourself and others.Healing Your Shame online course: Begin the journey toward greater confidence and self-worth by learning how to recognize and deal with toxic shame. Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: Lifetime access to BOTH courses + 45 coaching videos and 2 workshop series. Take the Attachment Style Quiz to determine your attachment style and get a free report.