There isn’t a mountain he wouldn’t move, not a horrifying trombone solo he wouldn’t sit through, for these kids, that aren’t his own. And the thing that is hard about that is… he isn’t their dad.
Why Poly Marriage Works…For Us
There is no “right” way to build a happy and satisfying relationship.Why not expand our notions of “marriage” then, and let each couple discover the right way for them?
10 Ways to Make it Through Your Son’s Teen Years…Without Killing Each Other
Either he’ll never leave the house or he’ll never be home. Whichever it is, you’ll wish it was the other. Savor the time he’s there instead of lamenting the time he isn’t.
My Father Never Said I Love You, But I’ll Be Different
I realized my father was from a generation that never said those three little words. He was saying he loved me without them. But I didn’t realize it then.
How We Talk About Mental Health is Wrong
“Oh, my friend used to have problems with anxiety, but then she started going to yoga classes. Totally fixed it!”
What Fathers Really Want For Father’s Day
We want affordable childcare so that our families are not crushed with that expense and also for our wives, who are often paid less, are not forced to choose between their careers and caring for our children.
My Husband is Dating the Babysitter and it’s Super Convenient
Jealousy and poly relationships … now that topic takes more than a blog post to address. To sum up: no, poly people aren’t magically inoculated against jealousy.
Why I Would Never Circumcise My Son
As a feminist, I believe in consent and autonomy for all bodies — not just women’s bodies.
The Pain Doesn’t End When You Leave the Hospital
Sami Holden explains what it’s like to live your whole life in and out of the hospital— and what well-meaning family and friends can do to help.
The Castrating Power Of The Femme Fatale: Ex Machina
Ex Machina presents a vision of woman as free and empowered, and most of all, unreal.
Sexism And Homophobia In The NHL
Sarah Jane has been following sports for most of her life, but still gets asked who her favorite-hot player is. She’s had about enough of that.
What I Learned About Love From Letting My Son Have a Mohawk
“How could you give your son a Mohawk?” one even gasped, as though I was encouraging him to play with matches. “Why not?” I shrugged. “It’s his hair.”
How I Learned To Love My Son For What He Is… and Also What He’s Not
Why do we celebrate individuality in adults but condemn it in our boys?
Is Sherri Shepard Wrongly Being Forced Into Parenthood?
In a Utopian world, no person — male or female —would be forced into parenthood. However, as much as this may seem unfair, we must bear responsibilities for our actions.
What You Can Do Right Now About Police Brutality
Instead of telling your black friends that you hope things will get better, show them how you are working to make things better.
My Boyfriend of Five Years Isn’t My Type – And That’s a Good Thing
If you sat down with me and my boyfriend, you’d probably be confused about our relationship. Yet he’s the best man I’ve ever been with.