I can pick up when a girl is interested in a guy, it just never seemed to happen in my direction. — By Harris O’Malley Dear Dr. NerdLove: When I started college, I started trying to put myself out there to try to meet, date, and hookup with women. I had the attitude of “just be yourself and the right women would come along” and it just never did. I would go…

From neighborhood hero to online advocate: The modern Man’s journey in civic engagement — By Richard Rawson Civic-mindedness, a deep-seated virtue, is the loom on which our societal fabric is woven. It’s an intrinsic drive, pushing individuals beyond mere societal awareness towards active problem-solving. These unsung heroes of civic-mindedness — -the voters, volunteers, and proactive citizens — -are the silent champions enriching our communities…

Is staying home with the kids or being the primary caretaker was more enjoyable if we have a choice? — By Shannon Carpenter I don’t understand the mom world. I want to, and over the last year, I have taken great strides to step into their shoes and comprehend what they are going through. Why? Because I don’t have enough opportunities to mansplain things to people and I really look…

How Narcissists Disrupt our Core Needs Series: Need number two, our need for autonomy and personal agency. — By Ann Betz As I mentioned in the first post in this series, one of our six core needs is the need for autonomy, agency, and independence. We all want to feel we have some level of control and self-determination in our lives, that we can make our own decisions…

Instead of taking the drugs, at the age of 37 I decided to adopt a plant-based diet. — By Jed Diamond Ph.D I grew up in a small family of meat eaters. For breakfast my mother would make me a hamburger, usually served with apple sauce and instant white rice on the side. For lunch I would have some beef ribs, with similar side dishes. …

Do you experience sex-hunger with your wife? — By Stuart Motola You want it. You want it bad. Real bad. The desire takes you over. It’s bigger and stronger than you. And when you’re in the vortex of desire, you may not know you’re in it. A client recently said this regarding his experience of desiring sex with…

We all know things. Or do we? — By Mike Kitko When I was 300 pounds, suicidal, abusive to my family, and drinking at toxic levels, I thought I had it all figured out. I judged others who didn’t believe what I believed, and heckled others who saw life differently than I did. It didn’t matter how much…

and do what must be done — By Edie Weinstein I just returned from spending the day at a fun with a purpose event in my community. It was called Upstanders Day and was sponsored by NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) “NOVA was founded in 1974 as Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR). It was the first and…

Money is often a source of conflict in relationships. — By Brian Page You’re a saver, or at least your partner tells you so. You have a plan for most pennies that you’d stick to if it wasn’t for your spouse. At least, that’s what you tell yourself. Your spouse is a spender. She doesn’t feel like it’s much of…