In HBO's True Detective, Rust Cohle's mandated therapy session is daunting due to his skepticism and complex psyche. This article explains why my approach, focused on authenticity and embracing one's true self, is effective even with skeptical clients like Rust.

How men can deal well with anti-male attitudes, while focusing on their personal growth. Explore mythological insights, reject reactive misogyny, and learn practical strategies for fostering constructive dialogue and supportive networks. Empower yourself by embracing your identity and journey towards individuation.

Many men get scared when women express emotions. This is one of the reasons why many struggle to communicate well in their relationships. This article discusses how this came to be, and what to do about it.

A common belief is that it's weak to let things be when someone says something upsetting, and that to be strong, we need to keep fighting for what we think is right. Absolutely, we need to state our positions. It's strong and healthy to give voice to our feelings and wants. But it's also strong to allow ourselves to pause once we've done so, even when we don't get the immediate response we desire.

If you’re concerned that your partner’s incompetence is a ploy to get out of doing shared tasks, it’s not a good idea to voice that accusation. In this article, we talk about to do instead.

Why men face an uphill battle when it comes to finding a therapist who can really help them. And why men are great at therapy when they find the right therapist.

The solution to a partner’s overwhelm isn’t obvious. It’s not just about “doing more” so that she can do less. It’s about taking action to improve the whole situation.

Today, as I turn 45 years old, my wish is to more fully embrace the attitude that my life is not about what the world throws in my direction, but how I respond to it. I want to embrace this attitude with such conviction that I feel no desire for my troubles to vanish, but instead feel a sincere and complete gratitude for the challenges as opportunities to learn and grow stronger.

Often, when we’re urgently needing a result, we’re not in the best state for achieving that result. This is most true when our goal is to connect with or influence others. Whether we’re calling it "neediness," "desperation," or “coming from a place of scarcity,” a state of urgent need doesn't empower you. You are not more likely to get the relationship, the friend, the job, the promotion or the client, when your urgent need has you behaving as if the option in front of you is your last chance.

Anger is a powerful experience and we are often not at our best when we respond to it.