I’d Benefit From a Traditional Wife

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

Dear John: He Thinks It’s Hot, I Think It’s Not

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A boyfriend’s lovemaking preferences, a roommate who drops into events without invitation, and exercise getting in the way of the marriage.

A Drunk Wife, a Corny Joke, and a Husband Who Animates. Voila. (Video)

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Adam Patch recorded his wife telling a joke about two tortilla chips. (For the record, she thought this joke was funny after drinking a bottle of wine).

“I WILL change my masculine frame for ME because it is who I want to be.”

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This is a comment by Steve Horsmon on the post “How Do Men Think About Sex?”

“When a man primarily relies on sex as a marital health barometer and validation, he faces more and more rejection.”

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These are comments by goodguys2greatmen and Tom Brechlin on the post “How Do Men Think About Sex?”

Dear John: With His Father Dying, So Are His Chances To Talk

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A last chance for a son to reconcile with his dying father, a father pushing his son to be involved in aggressive sports, and a boyfriend who was abused as a child.

“I cried like a baby for three months as my son fought for his life in a St. Louis Children’s Hospital.”

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This is a comment by Josh Magill on the post “Parents, This is Our Edict”.

Secondary Survivors

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For those that love us and are aware of our past: the other survivors of abuse.

“As a man who’s had herniated cervical discs for over 20 years, I can say that the support of a partner makes a HUGE difference!”

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These are comments by Dr. Adam Sheck, Arthur MacMaster, Jess on the post “23 Tips For Men on Supporting a Partner with Chronic Pain”.

The Battle They Didn’t Choose: His Wife’s Fight with Breast Cancer (Video and Photos)

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Before going to bed each night, Angelo Merendino and his wife would ask each other one question.

Dear John: Are Her Feelings More Important Than The Mortgage?

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An unreasonable spouse over insurance, missing information about a sister, and a broken ankle on a neighbor’s icy porch.

10 Ways to Make Your Wedding Unforgettable

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In: off-beat locales, pie, alternatives to guestbooks. Out: meaningless traditions, cupcakes, and one-band weddings.

“I was dropping my son off at the bus stop. The crying was sudden and brief, but no mystery.”

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When was the last time you cried? Whether it was tearing up at something you didn’t expect to affect you, or a long, hard cry at a deep loss, or something in between, we want to hear your stories.

Dear John: Will Boyfriend’s Solitary Pleasures Lead To Pain?

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Masturbation getting in the way of their sex life, a kissy aunt with cold sores, and parents trying to fight princess culture.

See What One Husband Does When His Wife Faces a Terrifying Illness (Video)

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“She’s my princess and I’m her William. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

“Men need to hone in on their inner HSP to help other each other through tough times.”

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These are comments by Leia and Rick Belden on the post “Welcome to the New Generation of Highly Sensitive Men”. There is an opportunity for men to pick up on the anguish and troubles of others and do what they can to creative solve them together. Can you tune into your inner Highly Sensitive Man?