Most men were weaned from milk but never initiated into manhood. In Part 2, we explore how our obsession with women—and even porn—isn’t about lust, but unprocessed emotional hunger. We dig into why so many men are stuck reaching, how that pressure impacts the women they love, and what it means to finally return to the forest… and remember how to feed ourselves.
Sex & Intimacy Articles
Wicked Game: Why Men Keep Playing a Losing Battle with Love
“The world was on fire, and no one could save me but you…”
Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game isn’t just a song—it’s a mirror reflecting the deep ache of the wounded masculine heart. The desperate longing. The belief that she is the answer, that she holds the key to salvation. I spent years chasing that illusion, convinced that the right woman could fill the void inside me. But the truth? She was never the source—only a reflection.
This is the journey men must take: out of emotional childhood, through the wilderness of uncertainty, into the solid ground of mature, grounded masculinity. Most men avoid it, choosing instead to repeat the cycle—cling, chase, resent, withdraw. And when she pulls away? He assumes she’s broken, avoidant, or incapable of love. But the real reason she’s distant? She’s exhausted by his need for her to be his emotional home.
If you’re tired of playing the wicked game, this is your call to step into something real.
Why Men Stay Stuck—And The Path Forward
Most men stay stuck—waiting, hesitating, and hoping things will change. The Breakthrough Blueprint is a FREE 10-day challenge designed to break you out of stagnation, strip away excuses, and help you take back control of your confidence, leadership, and direction. Join the challenge now and start taking action.
Why We Feel Stuck in Our Relationships (And How to Break Free)
For years, I believed my happiness depended on fixing my circumstances or my wife’s behavior. But I was wrong. Real change doesn’t come from ‘out there’—it starts within. Learn how The Descent, The Choice, and The Ascent can help you reclaim your power and thrive.
The Pain of a Sexless Marriage: A Raw Email Thread Every Man Stuck In Limbo Needs to Read
Jon felt trapped in a sexless marriage, unsure of how to fix what felt irreparable. In this series of raw, unfiltered emails between Jon and his mentor Sven, they dig deep into the emotional struggles, frustrations, and misunderstandings that keep couples stuck in gridlock. Read on to uncover how men like Jon can break free from the pain, reclaim their self-worth, and create the intimacy they’ve been longing for.
How to truly let go of the woman who’s truly let go of you
This video and article were created in response to a member of my men's community asking, " How do...
Is your wife’s painful past behind your lack of intimacy?
Many of these men are in sexless or sexless or sex-starved relationships. They feel a deep lack of far more than sex but of deep, connected emotionally-satisfying intimacy. In fact, that’s usually their chief frustration and complaint.
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...
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