The Silent Burden: What Men Really Worry About but Rarely Say

Very early in life, we begin to worry about being liked. That little girl in dance class—does she like me? The boys on the playground—will they let me join in their game? Our first social concerns arrive before we even understand the concept of self-worth, yet they shape so much of who we become. As we grow older, the worries evolve but never really leave. … Continue reading The Silent Burden: What Men Really Worry About but Rarely Say

The Downfall of Many Men

An African mental health nurse once told me that three things will destroy any good man: alcohol, gambling and women. We don’t need peer reviewed studies in some top tier journal to confirm what we already know. Irresponsible living destroys the strongest, richest of us all. Intemperate men are a danger to themselves. The unwillingness to retain control over variables that can inflict hurt or … Continue reading The Downfall of Many Men

Ten things all men should do

We men are simple creatures, our switch is either on or off. It’s either coffee or tea. Men are easy to understand but hard to get along with. The difficulty comes when you don’t follow the rules. What rules? These are what I call the “Unwritten code of conduct for men” a.k.a Macho Rules. These laws are handed down from one generation to the next. … Continue reading Ten things all men should do