She wants you to be a spare tire. — By Relationshippp and Nirajana Mukherjee She friend-zoned you but still flirts with you because she wants to keep you as an option. She is seeing someone else, but she knows you will be at her beck and call whenever she wants you. She flirts to keep you happy and hopeful…

What rules are you playing by? — By Men Living and Todd Adams If I were to ask you — for the men reading this — “Do your friendships with other guys satisfy you?” I’m guessing you might say “yes”, and I can understand why you respond that way. You have somebody to have a beer with…

Narcissistic parental alienation syndrome is a troubling phenomenon that occurs when a parent with narcissistic traits attempts to alienate their child from an otherwise loving parent deliberately. — By Jacob Maslow Narcissistic parental alienation syndrome is a troubling phenomenon that occurs when a parent with narcissistic traits attempts to alienate their child from an otherwise loving parent deliberately. This form of psychological manipulation often takes place during a divorce or separation, where the alienating parent seeks to gain…

Investing in the reality of other human beings. — By Eric Maisel [In this series of posts that I’m calling “Your Creative Life,” I want to paint a picture of how you can become more everyday creative and how you can sustain a creative life. If this series intrigues you, you might think about becoming a creativity coach. If…

Whoever you think it comes from — then you’ve got to act on it immediately. — By Laura Noel Aloha! I had a thought and wanted to share because I firmly believe that when you get a download of inspiration from your source, from your inner being, from the Universe, from God — whoever you think it comes from — then you’ve got to act on…

The casual thing is just a period, not the whole thing. — By Harris O’Malley Dear Dr. NerdLove, I met this guy on Bumble, and I am attracted to him (maybe not at first). On our first date, he expressed, “I am not ready to jump into a relationship yet. Let’s do things casually first and see”; whereas I said, “I don’t…

A warning from the future. — By Jeff Cann [The Other Stuff] Contact Name: Albert Kinney Email: albert.d.kinney@usdoj.gov Comment: Notice: Cease and Desist (DOJ-02262025–003) Mr. Cann: It has come to our attention at the U.S. Department of Justice that your website, The Other Stuff, contains forty-two articles critical of President Donald J. Trump dating back to 2015. As you are…

It’s crucial to understand that forgiving yourself is not a sign of weakness but rather a testament to your strength. — By Holly Oldham In the intricate tapestry of life, we often find ourselves entangled in places and surrounded by people who don’t truly resonate with our core values or aspirations. It’s in these moments that the art of forgiving yourself and embracing your authentic path becomes paramount. In this article…

“Where manhood is fragile, men die young.” — By Jed Diamond Ph.D Masculinity is not something given to you, something you’re born with, but something you gain. And you gain it by winning small battles with honor. — Norman Mailer As a psychotherapist who has worked with men and their families for more than fifty years, one of…