What to the Child of Domestic Violence is Father’s Day?

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A regular GMP contributor discusses his own troubled childhood and argues that society might be better served with a single Caregiver’s Day intended to acknowledge the contributions of all the people who have an impact on a child’s well-being.

How Narcissism Harms Your Relationships

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How to shut up and listen: Lion Goodman’s advice on how to improve our relationships by becoming more empathetic and less self-centered.

“Should I Be Friends with My Ex?”

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I still care about him. What should I do?

“If we used our ‘defense’ budget to help people, the next generation would know how to care for one another.”

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This is a comment by Justin Cascio on the post “Male Disposability: 1/19″.

Arizona High School Football Team Stands United Against Bullying

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All it takes is something small like inviting someone to sit with you at lunch, to make a real difference in someone’s life.

“Fighting for friendship is hard, but it is one of the most foundational things for growth as a person.”

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This is a comment by Todd Mauldin on the post “Do Guys Fight For Their Friendships? (Hint: NYT says ‘No’; I say ‘Hell, Yes’!)”

“I’m a battle hardened soldier and I have tears on my cheeks. I’m so fortunate to have a bride like that!”

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This is a comment by Christa Hawkins on the post “A Love Story In 22 Pictures”.

“Society glorifies the death of boys and men, especially if done by violent means.”

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These are comments by on the post “Why Are Men Four Times More Likely to Kill Themselves Than Women?”

“We were in for a rude awakening: our parents gave us dreams that America can’t easily fulfill.”

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This is a comment by Kaleb Blake on the post “5 Questions to Reclaim Your Life”.

A Call to the Sacred Masculine: Ten Daring Invitations From the Divine Feminine

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If I am going act like a goddess, I want a man who acts like a god.

“Why the talk of ‘rape culture’ so often but not ‘murder of black boys’ culture’?”

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Because our impressions of events and what is a “culture” is determined by what and who we DO and DON’T care about, says Eric M.