by Sven Masterson | Jan 13, 2025 | Father Wounds, Fatherhood, Masculinity, Mens Work, Music & Stories, Relationships
Welcome to this month’s Musical Monday Musings, where I take a song from the soundtrack of my life and explore the truths it reveals about the journey of becoming a man, husband, father, and human being. Today’s song is Dag Nasty’s “Still Waiting.” If you’re not...
by Sven Masterson | Jan 8, 2025 | Marriage, Masculinity, Mens Work, Mentoring, Relationship Conflict, Relationships, Sex, Thought Patterns, Value & Significance
For years, I believed the problems in my marriage and life were out there. If she’d just see what I’m doing for her… If she’d just be nicer to me… If she’d just want to be intimate… If my boss would just recognize my value… If I could just catch a break… Sound...
by Sven Masterson | Dec 31, 2024 | Marriage, Mentoring, Relationship Conflict, Relationships, Value & Significance
After years of reflection, learning, and personal growth, I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new book, What to Do When the Aliens Show Up (and Even If They Don’t). This isn’t just another book—it’s the culmination of my journey from frustration and fear to...
by Sven Masterson | Dec 29, 2024 | Marriage, Men's Wellness, Mens Work, Relationship Conflict, Relationships, Value & Significance
Why Do We Feel Like We’re Never Enough? From as far back as I can remember, I believed I wasn’t good enough. Not good enough for my parents, my teachers, my friends—and certainly not for myself. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Why do I feel like I’ll never...
by Sven Masterson | Nov 25, 2024 | Marriage, Relationship Conflict, Relationships
Morning in my house had a rhythm, a noise, and a feel to it. I could tell from a distance when the day had started and, in many ways, whether the day was off to a typical start. But sometimes, the sound of my wife in the kitchen doing her morning routine became an...
by Sven Masterson | Sep 13, 2024 | Marriage, Relationship Conflict, Relationships, Sex, Value & Significance
I want to talk to you about something that hits home for a lot of men I work with: navigating a sexless marriage. It’s one of the most gut-wrenching, confusing, and lonely experiences a guy can go through. The pain goes way beyond the physical—there’s the emotional...
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