We spend years fixing what’s broken on the outside—our marriages, our families, our work—yet the same cracks keep showing up. Why? Because there’s a prison every man builds for himself, and until we face it, restoration never holds. This article explores the unseen force keeping men stuck and the surprising path that leads out.
Fatherhood & Parenting Articles
Still Waiting: Healing Father Wounds and Breaking the Cycle of Stuckness, Delay, and Disconnection”
Waiting doesn’t fix anything—it only drains your life of energy and hope. Inspired by Dag Nasty’s ‘Still Waiting,’ this article dives into the struggle of stuckness, the lessons I’ve learned about breaking free, and how men can reclaim their lives from resentment, fear, and inaction.
How I Almost Lost My Marriage Despite Being “The Smartest Guy in the Room”
I’ve always been the guy who could step into a mess, see the problem, and fix it. But at home, my analytical skills only made things worse. My wife didn’t need me to diagnose her feelings—she needed me to see them. Here’s how I almost lost my marriage and the steps I took to save it.
3 Early Warning Signs a Mans’ Marriage is in Grave Danger
I’m gonna be direct and get right to the point. When men – especially bread-winning fathers aged 35-50 – are experiencing a subtle but very dangerous decline in their relationship health, they display three very specific symptoms of imminent marriage danger.
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