Ten things I've learned from the Toronto Transit Commission
There used to be advertisements in subways encouraging students to present their student ID cards. The name on the IDs was “B Havin” as in “behaving.” I remember this in high school, because my friend...
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The “Man Code” and Pillars of Steel
Friendships between men are the true spiritual and structural pillars of our lives. Earl Hipp reviews Brian Plachta’s book, Pillars of Steel. This article by Earl Hipp was previously published on the...
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“Boys are taught that toughness, violence, winning and being at the top is...
This is a comment byJames on the post “Do Guys Fight For Their Friendships? (Hint: NYT says “No”; I say “Hell, Yes”!)“. “Thanks for the article Tom. I understand what you are saying about this concept...
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“Thanks for always taking on awful and tough subjects that no one else dares...
This is a comment by Leia on the post “This Much I Know To Be True“. Leia said: “The GMP site is to say, the least, provocative, controversial, and weirdly inspiring at times. Thanks for always taking...
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I Don’t Want To Be Seen As Weak
Manning-up is not just for men any more. — The cut looked like a shark bite. I hadn’t seen it in full until the doctor unwrapped it. I was queasy as I watched, but not too queasy to snap a photo with...
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“Why not change the wording to ‘being strong enough to open up’?”
This comment is from James on the post “Are We Raising Emotionally Literate Boys?“ Perhaps one problem is equating “being in touch with your feelings” with “being in touch with a man’s feminine...
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Why This Generation Needs To Make Being Manly Cool Again
A young male writer takes his fellow Gen Y men to task. It is becoming more difficult to find men who embody the qualities of William Wallace, Maximus Meridius Decmimus and JFK. And, if these names...
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3 Ways to Make Your Kids Tough Enough for Football
Jackie Bledsoe, Jr. explains that being mentally strong is where toughness and confidence come from, in youth football and in life. — Last year, I interviewed my friend and former NFL player and...
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Learning
Philip Clark recalls a combative father, and the unintended lessons learned about men and love. — Learning Put up your fists my father said. And so I did. So I have been ever since; I’ve won nothing,...
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Top 5 Ways I Would Feel If I Were a Man
A psychotherapist imagines what it’s like to walk in a man’s shoes. — I know being a man is challenging. All human beings are born with wired-in core emotions: sadness, fear, anger, disgust, joy, and...
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5 Steps for Men to Find Their Strength Through Vulnerability
Embed from Getty Images I wish you the strength and courage to show vulnerability, empathy and emotion. — As someone who has spent a major part of my life (17 years) as a professional soldier and even...
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5 Easy Ways To Make Your Lady Feel Body Positive
Embed from Getty Images How you can help your partner overcome body shame and insecurity. — For two months now the sweet cha-ching of cash registers has filled the air of gyms across the country. And...
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#Daditude — Case File 6: Resentment
Dad Attitude: Our Inner Worlds Do you ever feel like a punching bag? Like a doormat? Or Public Enemy Number One? Does it ever make you so mad you want to punch an actual bag? This is cold and prickly...
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How the Culture of Masculinity Keeps Men From Their Beauty
Embed from Getty Images — If you are pretty . . . If you are pretty you are not smart. If you are beautiful, you are not tough. These were the phrases that popped into my head while trying to figure...
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