Dirty Little Secrets: Men, Trauma, and Mental Health

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After his father was declared an enemy of the state in Uganda, his family fled. Now a successful consultant and men’s group leader, Kenny D’Cruz continues to heal from a life marked by persecution and mental illness.

“There are no ‘secrets’ to men or to women. What works 100% of the time is clear, open, and honest communication.”

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This is a comment by Carlo Alcos on the post “20 Things I’ve Learned About Men from Working at Penthouse”.

15 Steps to Making Everyone on Facebook Hate You

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Become the most obnoxious person on Facebook.

Dear John: A Guest Who Brings a Lot of Baggage

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An old secret threatens a marriage, a girlfriend won’t open up about changes in her life, and a father of three suddenly wants a motorcycle.

Hurt People Hurt People: Infidelity and Self-Deception

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‘Hurt people hurt people’ explains, but does not pardon, the damage done by those who cheat on their partners.

“I have had several close non-sexual non-romantic relationships with women. How could you just rule out half the population?”

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We all have different opinions on the “When Harry Met Sally” debate. Have you had platonic relationships with women throughout your life? Are we all destined to be attracted to each other? Or is there true friendship available that we’ve all ignored?

The Best of Dear John from 2012

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Read the best answers by Dear John about sex, relationships, dating, kids, affairs, and more.

Shame Is Why We Fight

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When a man can’t soothe his woman’s anxieties, he has failed to protect her. And in our culture of masculinity, failed men are expendable.

“This project blows the stereotype of ‘women are the talkers, sharers and emoters’ out of the water.”

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This comment-of-the-day was by Eileen on “This Much I Know to Be True”

Anonymous Stories: 1/12

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What would you say, if you could say it anonymously?

Men and Machines: 12/7

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How has technology shaped men’s lives?

David Petraeus and Public Morality

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If secrets are a danger, isn’t openness the best defense? Or does the public lust for sex scandals trump everything?

A Letter to Myself: You’ve Made It

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John Freddy Hurtado came from a place of darkness, and writing was his way out.

Helping Guys Understand Relationships without Watching “Chick Flicks”: Advice for Parents

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Parents can help prepare boys for all kinds of relationships by examining those in the sports world.

The Gay Dad Project Letters

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Your dad is gay, too? How Jared, Erin, and Amie found each other and created a project for families like theirs.

Where You Came From

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These things don’t always work, says Mother. Where do you think your sister came from?