by Sven Masterson | Feb 9, 2026 | Emotional Dependency and External Regulation, Emotional Gridlock, Emotional Immaturity and Reactivity, Emotional Immaturity and Reactivity, Emotions & Resiliency, Marriage & Relationships, Marriage Dynamics, Shame and Emotional Withdrawal
— and How to Create It Without Becoming a Simp or an A**hole I’ve been quiet long enough that a few readers reached out to check on me. Which, honestly, made me laugh. Yikes. I appreciate it, truly. And yes, I’m fine. Nothing bad happened. No implosion, secret drama,...
by Sven Masterson | Mar 17, 2025 | Podcast
Hey Reader, What if I told you that your biggest fear might actually be your greatest freedom? Most men who come into our community believe one thing: If I can just fix my marriage, I’ll be okay. That was Jake’s belief, too. Married for 13 years, he never...
by Sven Masterson | Jan 28, 2025 | Books, Videos & Resources, Confidence, Marriage, Masculinity, Mens Work, Walking on Eggshells
For years, I thought I was being a good husband. I worked hard, stayed faithful, and did my best to keep the peace and make my wife happy. Looking back, I was anything but a confident husband. Quite the contrary. But no matter what I did, it felt like I was always...
by Sven Masterson | Jan 13, 2025 | Father Wounds, Fatherhood, Masculinity, Mens Work, Music & Stories, Romantic 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 | Coaching & Mentoring, Emotional Dependency and External Regulation, Marriage, Masculinity, Mens Work, Relationship Conflict, Romantic Relationships, Sex, Shame and Emotional Withdrawal, 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...
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