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I’d Benefit From a Traditional Wife

May 15, 2013 By D. A. Wolf 32 Comments

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Whose life wouldn’t be easier with a homemaker on staff?

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Are Some Men Intimidated by Strong Women?

May 5, 2013 By Dr. Vibe 66 Comments

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Dr. Vibe’s latest podcast asks: Are guys afraid of strong ladies? If so, why?

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The Strength of Submission

April 21, 2013 By John Edale 2 Comments

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At first, John Edale worried about sharing this private aspect of his life in a blog, but has found that coming out as submissive has unexpected benefits.

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5 Guys Talking: The Second Half of Manhood

April 12, 2013 By the Editors 9 Comments

What happens when you get five guys talking about ‘the perfect relationship’?

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When a Man’s Responsibility Has Gone, What Is There Left for Him?

March 28, 2013 By Graham Phoenix 13 Comments

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Men keep going out of a sense of duty. What happens when that’s no longer enough?

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How to Become a Warrior

March 25, 2013 By Russell Perkins Leave a Comment

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The warrior is sensitive enough to discern truth, and has the courage to stand up for it.

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Smashing Male Stereotypes

December 6, 2012 By Justin Cascio 15 Comments

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We’re not all stereotypical, but even men who fit a mold are still real.

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Why Do Men Marry at All?

December 5, 2012 By Tim Brown 15 Comments

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Tim Brown thinks of four reasons why he would even consider marriage.

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Bringing It to the Men

December 3, 2012 By Duncan Alldridge Leave a Comment

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Men coming together can improve their relationships with women, too.

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Boys in the Friend Zone

November 23, 2012 By Ben Keeler 44 Comments

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How can we mentor boys in dating and relationship skills?

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International Men’s Day 2012

November 19, 2012 By Justin Cascio 6 Comments

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Helping men and boys live longer, happier, healthier lives.

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Do You Really Have to Split the Housework in Half?

November 18, 2012 By Neil Keifer 19 Comments

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Studies correlate traditional gender roles with greater domestic harmony.

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The Demise of the Far-Right Conservative White Guy

November 10, 2012 By Nathan Graziano 119 Comments

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It’s not that bad, guys.

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Our Porn, Ourselves

November 3, 2012 By Charlie Glickman 13 Comments

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Charlie Glickman maps the sexist anti-porn arguments of radical feminist Robert Jensen.

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Why Do Men and Women Want Different Things?

November 2, 2012 By Sedeer El-Showk 32 Comments

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Do we choose our partners based on adaptations humans formed a million years ago, or on the realities of modern life?

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How Our Passions Can Teach Us to Live Well

October 29, 2012 By Jillian Terry 3 Comments

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Follow your heart to success.

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