The Value of a Man
Veronica Grace can’t understand how the man she loves only sees his value in terms of a traditional, successful job. —- I was laid off from my job a few months ago. I knew I would be worried about...
View ArticleCall for Submissions: The Economy and Me
A call for submissions about the ways that the economy is affecting you personally. The economy has been dismal for so long now that it’s barely news any more. And with this call for submissions – we...
View ArticleThe 6 Weights of Manhood
What does it mean to be a man in this day and age? Let us know if these 6 tenets resonate with you — and add your own. —- Every male that embarks on the endeavor to manhood should understand the...
View ArticleFuture Anxieties and First World Problems
Pat Brothwell worries about a future where he is able to provide a woman with the kind of lifestyle he’d expect himself to provide, even though he’s currently single with no prospects. — I guess I’m...
View ArticleMeasure of Man 2013 and Beyond
The role of man and the nature of “manhood” is changing. And it should be defined and determined for men by men, as women so successfully did for women. — A recent article by Ann Friedman at...
View ArticleAmerican Men Can’t Win the “War on Poverty”
We need to progress from the language of “war, conquering and oppression” to a language of “respect, engagement and interdependence.” —– Reading commentary by Angela Glover Blackwell (CEO and...
View ArticleWhat Are You Doing To A Man When You Call Him A Good Provider?
Mark Greene believes that when you call a man a provider, he is at risk for leaving the intimate daily emotional life of the family. — Lisa Hickey, CEO of the Good Men Project put it this way in a...
View Article“Men are going to have to break through the old gender roles and do more...
This comment by Danny on the post The Incredibly Low Bar: Let’s Change the Stereotypes about Dad’s Its about history and context. For the longest time men have not only been taught that they had no...
View ArticleWhile I Was Traveling You Were Busy Scoring Goals
It took a long time for Christian R. Ward to realize that working and traveling in order to provide for them meant that he missed out on the everyday rhythm of his daughters’ lives. — In my mind I...
View ArticleAnti-Midas
Sometimes men get so hung up on a particular definition of “success” that they fail to realize the good they’re doing just by being themselves. J.D. Smith reminds us of this important lesson in a poem...
View ArticleI Want a New Definition of Masculinity
The modern definition of what makes a man is damaging. Conor O’Shea is tired of it. _______ By Conor O’Shea Because I don’t bury my emotions and I’m sick of being told to “man up.” Because I hate...
View Article3 Traits Women Want In A Man (That You’re Already Capable Of or Doing)
Embed from Getty Images Men have always wondered about the most complex (and simplest) thing in the world: what does she really want–and need–in me? — “What do women want?” If I had a quarter for...
View ArticleAdvice for the Modern Man: How To Achieve Work-Life Balance
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View ArticleThe Man’s Role in Society and Family: the Crucial Change of the 21st Century
Article sponsored by yourwriters.net The change of manhood. What are these new 21st century requirements? A few decades ago, men were considered to be providers and protectors; today, a lot of...
View ArticleCarpool Your Deliveries with Shiply
This post is sponsored by Shiply. Shiply is an online marketplace for moving stuff. You list what you need to move on the site and then thousands of delivery companies who are already making similar...
View Article5 Honest Questions to Ask Yourself About Being Good
— “How do you feel about yourself as a man in the world today?” I have been in hundreds of men’s groups and men’s weekend events, sitting in a sacred circle, asking this tough question. My answer and...
View ArticleWhy You’re Stuck in the Friendzone
— Friendzoned again, huh? You thought that you were being so nice to that girl you’ve fancied for 6 months but she still hasn’t taken the hint yet? Now she’s getting interested in some other guy and...
View ArticleWhy Men Need to Relax and Take Some Time Off Work
— Society has always dictated what men and women should do. For example, the man is regarded as the provider while the woman is given the role of a caregiver. As a man, being the provider means that...
View ArticleHow We Contribute to Society
— What makes your life meaningful? How do you, as a man, contribute to the well being of the world, society, or family? Tell your team three positive reasons for your being and staying alive. . ....
View ArticleMen, Money, and Shame
— I am about to share something that is very scary for me. To be completely honest, I had all of these ideas running through my head until I sat down at my computer, and then they all went away. Why?...
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