Posts Tagged ‘men’
What It Means to be a “Real Man” is Evolving, and so is Masculinity
In more recent months with the controversial Gillette advertisement, there really is a mainstream focus on what it means to be a “real man” in society. Many men lashed out at the ad, which negatively portrayed things like bullying and harassing women, claiming the ad was designed to attack masculinity and take away their ability…
Read MoreNew film “Untogether” hits the mark spotlighting complicated modern relationships
The new film Untogether, written and directed by Emma Forrest, follows a newly sober writer (Jemima Kirke) through her trials and tribulations in Los Angeles as she starts up an affair with another published author (Jamie Dornan). Other familiar faces included in prominent story lines include Billy Crystal, Alice Eve, Scott Caan, Lola Kirke, Jennifer Grey,…
Read MoreIf you feel lost and unfulfilled, it’s probably because you’re not disciplining yourself
What builds confidence in a person? Notice the word “builds” in that question. Confidence is not a magical personality trait that you either have, or you don’t. Fulfillment is not a lottery prize that some people feel, and others are deprived of. Direction in life is not a navigation system implanted in some of us…
Read MoreIf the new Gillette #TheBestMenCanBe campaign offends you, you’re the problem
Just in case you’ve not yet come across Gillette’s new #TheBestMenCanBe campaign, here is the one minute and 49 second short film: The commercial is designed to encourage men to set better examples in society and step up to support others in doing the same. To stop making the same old excuses for bullying, violence,…
Read MoreOur constant need for “better” is keeping us unhappy. Here’s how to overcome it.
First, props to you for taking the time to read this (assuming you finish it). Why? Because you probably interrupted your scrolling through your newsfeed to click off and come here. And, what were you seeing on that feed? Cars, jets, houses, couples with 6-pack abs frolicking in Tahiti. Fashion models, shoes, you get the…
Read More5 ways to attract women who want more than just your money
There is a common [mis]conception from men in the dating world who feel as though women are just chasing after free dinners or nights on the town, and aren’t actually looking for a proper relationship. Here’s the thing: They’re right. There ARE a lot of women out there who are just looking for a free…
Read MoreHere’s why “just be yourself” is terrible advice
Listen, I know you’re a good person. I know that you have wants, needs, desires, fears, dreams, deep emotional experiences, and a variety of life experiences every day. I also know that your friends and family care a lot about you. They want the best for you and they want to see you happy. Here’s…
Read MoreThe real reason so many successful people are unhappy, and what to do about it
What does ‘success’ mean to you? If you live in America, odds are that the success you’ve been shown over the years revolves around the “what” you can obtain. The cars, the houses, the clothes – those things are what you should strive for in order to live a happy life. In school we learn…
Read More5 things men are never taught about women (but should be)
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen the abhorrent out-in-the-open groping of Ariana Grande at Aretha Franklin’s funeral by this bishop: You can find the video if you’re so inclined, but to say it’s uncomfortable is an understatement. The entire time you’ll just sit there asking yourself: What in the blue hell…
Read MoreThe real reason most people are unhappy in their lives
I have always been fascinated by psychology. For the past decade I have taken classes on the subject, had thousands of conversations with people (literally) about their relationships and what makes them tick, read as many books as I could find, and even wrote a book on finding love within yourself. In more recent years…
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