When you reflect on what it means to be a Man, you probably think in much the same way as generations of men have before you. The tough Western cowboy, the dutiful soldier, or the heroic fireman. Chances are you don’t consider Adam Sandler’s Billy Madison, Seth McFarlane’s Peter Griffin, or any of the current...Continue reading
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How to Break the Man Code
There is an unwritten rule that everyone with testicles must follow: the only safe subjects you can talk about when in the company of other men are sports, work and women. If a guy steps out of that box and starts talking about anything else, like faith or emotions, he is automatically kicked out of...Continue reading
Passivity and the Male Psyche: Part II
The following post is a follow up to the June 17, 2010 post Part I: Passivity and the Male Psyche. I, NOT YOU When we become truly ready to address our passivity one of the first active steps we take is to see the absolute necessity in dropping one of the most button-pushing, regressive words...