“I’ve been in counseling consistently for a few of years. Best decision I ever made, and even though there’s still work to do, I’m in charge of the stories in my life.”

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These are comments by Joe and Daveb on the post “Are You Man Enough for Therapy?”

The Man’s Guide to Divorce

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Lawyer Andrew Bruskin explains three things to think about that could make a divorce easier for both side.

Troubled Kids and Guns

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Dan Kimber has seen pain and anger in too many kids during his career in education.

The Monster Inside Me

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Depression has a bottomless appetite for destruction, and it almost destroyed David Perez.

Why Don’t U.S. Veterans Get the Support They Need?

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With military suicides at an all-time high, we need to ask what we can do better.

You Can Be Stubborn and Struggle, or You Can Seek Help

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Curt Moyer explains how, before he sought therapy, he’d spent a lifetime pushing people away.

Music for Boys

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Why Fiona Apple’s music mattered to Vincent Scarpa, even when he thought it wasn’t supposed to.

ADD and the Significant Other

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Divorce rates for those with ADD are nearly double that of the general population. Here are some tips to keep you from being another statistic.

Why Are Men and Women So Different?

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How female and male brains can explain why we’re so different.

Are You Man Enough for Therapy?

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It takes courage and strength, but it’s worth learning how to benefit from a therapeutic relationship.

Six Things Couples Can Do to Make Room for the Emotional Man

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Patricia O’Laughlin, Marriage and Family Therapist, encourages couples to embrace the male’s emotional self.

10 Tips for Helping Men Talk About Their Problems

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Andrew Smiler has professional advice for you, if you find yourself counseling men.

The Man Behind the Mask

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What keeps men from sharing their feelings—until it’s too late? Psychotherapist Stephanie Morgan explores the Boy Code through Rick Belden’s poetry.

7 Ways to Work Out Negative Emotions with Your Mate

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How to transform conflict with your mate into compassion.

“It can be hard to go to counseling. The hardest part was making the first appointment.”

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This is a comment by Travis on the post “Ten Reasons I Decided to see a Therapist”.

What Marriage Means To Me

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On being divorced, and how it has helped me stay committed to my marriage and my daughter.