Nadira Hira’s manifesto on marriage.
What Is a “Macho” Man?
May 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The word “macho” stirs up all kinds of emotions, but what does it truly mean?
“Use porn to learn where the important parts are and to enjoy watching, but not as a guide to normal bedroom conduct.”
May 5, 2013 By 1 Comment
These are comments by Dr. Adam Sheck, Damien, and FQuattrone on the post “5 Unrealistic Sex Moves Men Learn from Watching Porn”.
“Our society expects a man to succeed or fail on his own merit alone, and if a man does not succeed, we cast him aside.”
April 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This is a comment by Jonathan G on the post “Young Men Committing Violence: How Have We Failed Our Boys?”
“Wearing a Suit and Tie is the New ‘Eccentric’ in the Workplace”
March 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
How do you dress in the workplace? How does what your coworkers wear affect you? Do you frown on those wear casual dress and does larger culture need to go back to dressing up? Does it matter?
Searching for a Partner: Expectations, Checklists, Deal Breakers
March 13, 2013 By 14 Comments
While looking for a partner, we’re better off with a list of Deal Breakers than a checklist of expectations.
“There’s fear that marriage is extremely fragile and looking at it too closely might bring down the whole house of cards.”
March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This is a comment by wellokaythen on the post “Open Thread: Why Are Men Reluctant to Write About Marriage?”
“People think there must be something wrong with me for remaining single ten years after my divorce.”
March 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you are divorced, have you been pressured to remarry or get back into a committed relationship of some sort? How did you react?
“In ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ women are comfortable with themselves and it’s men who struggle with who society wants them to be.”
February 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This is a comment by Shawn Peters on the post “#Oscars2013 – Why ‘Wreck it Ralph’ is Even More Brave Than ‘Brave’”.
Black Male Teachers Aren’t the Only Answer
February 22, 2013 By 5 Comments
National percentages of black male teachers and administrators are extremely low. Explore common problems and common sense solutions regarding poor performance of black boys in American schools.
Natural Born Runner
February 18, 2013 By 2 Comments
Of all the members of his close knit Ukrainian family, Jeff Swain most uncannily resembles his Uncle Albie, who was also a runner.
Has Obligation Become a Dirty Word?
February 8, 2013 By 13 Comments
It’s necessary to consider what we believe we’re obliged to do in our marriage, and what the consequences are when we fail.
Vasectomy Specialist Debunks Common Myths
January 14, 2013 By 18 Comments
The first article in a week-long series on vasectomies features a Q&A with Dr. Stephen Siegel on pain, myths, procedure, and permanence
“My first year of marriage sucked. People expect what they see on TV and marriage is no exception.”
January 9, 2013 By 4 Comments
This is a comment by Tom B on the post “What Marriage Isn’t”.
Your Marriage Isn’t Typical
January 7, 2013 By 32 Comments
Sadly, our most common criticisms of marriage reveal much more about the critics than the state of contemporary romance.
“It’s a woman’s job to make her man feel safe — a safe place that doesn’t expect him to do brave things just because he’s a man.”
This is a comment by Kat on the post “A Husband’s Job Is To Create Emotional Safety”.