Many men embrace conditional regard thinking it’s how they can create and enforce good personal boundaries. In fact, the opposite is true. Men with conditional regard for others require things from others that they can’t control.
Masculinity & Manhood Articles
Confused about what it means to be a man today? If you’re tired of weak clichés or toxic extremes, this is where you’ll find a vision of masculinity that’s principled, grounded, and noble, without apology. These posts offer clarity, challenge, and inspiration for men who want to rise with strength and virtue.
The Four Keys I Used to Escape My Suffering and Create a Thriving Connected Marriage
Inwardly I was miserable, melancholy, and woefully unhappy, and I had a secret no one knew. My secret? That I spent excessive time fantasizing about my wife dying in her sleep so I could hopefully remarry and live the rest of my life happily ever after.
Yeah, but… at what point does a man say “enough is enough”?!
Many think they’re playing The Hero simply because they’re no longer idle in their story. While taking action is more heroic than living idly in inaction, if a man’s story has a Villain, he’s still The Victim. Guys get pissed when I say that. That, too, is often more victimization.
Why men who say “I’m holding out hope that she’ll change her mind” often end up divorced
Hey brother, if you're reading this as a man experiencing marriage trouble, I want you to know...
The maples scream, “Oppression”, and the oaks just shake their heads
In my work with men, I have the opportunity to see how a man’s worldview plays out in his life, romantic relationships, family, career, and friendships. Being an 80’s music-loving Rush fan, I sometimes find those songs to speak some transcendent truths that are precisely what I see in the men in front of me.
Hopeless marriage hope for my sons (and brothers)
Sons... brother... I want you to know something in case I die before you encounter it. I’ve spent...
Why your wife keeps bringing up the past, won’t let it go, and what you can do about it
Many men are stuck in a cycle of blame, apology, and emotional gridlock. I lived there for years—until I realized what she was really asking for all along.
What to immediately START doing when experiencing marriage trouble
Let's face it. Marriage or relationship trouble is hard. Really hard. Few scenarios will rock a...
Men’s personal growth: the heart of it (and heart coherence of it)
It’s my belief that heart coherence, the Heart Math Experience and the Inner Balance Trainer offer crucial help to those on a personal development journey to overcome challenges.
Why don’t we have more sex?!
Hey brother… I often get questions sent to me like Greg’s below who asks… “I’d like to hear about...
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