To derive the most benefit from online dating, it is important to manage your expectations. This includes being aware of incorrect generalizations that are drawn from flawed research. These are often perpetuated by social media and word of mouth. Approaching online dating while expecting to fail will likely result in a negative experience, as the […]
As online dating became a cultural phenomenon in many countries, beliefs about dating apps and the people who use them spread alongside tales of success and failure. This series of articles will consider some motivations for online dating, as well as the potential benefits and drawbacks, and will attempt to come to reasonable conclusions about […]
Author: Staff Contributor / Men Therapy Clinical Team Psychotherapist It’s not lost on me that throughout my life, I had more training to write an essay than how to be in a relationship. Like many men, I had to learn by piecing things together—growing up in a household with a mom and two sisters and […]
Understanding attachment theory can have a profound impact on our relationships and emotional well-being. Developed by psychologist John Bowlby in the 1960’s, attachment science provides valuable insights into how we form bonds with others – and how they can be improved. What is Attachment Theory? Attachment theory explores the dynamics of relationships – initially between […]
There are as many definitions of pornography as there are categories of the subject in question. These definitions range from artistic expressions of what it means to be human, to depictions of depraved acts that should never see the light of day.
Popular approaches, even apparently common-sense ones, do not always work, and in some cases may be harmful. Even researchers can fall into the trap of mistaking widely-held, albeit incorrect, ideas as “scientific”.
Instead of focusing on porn use, a better approach is to treat the root cause of distress surrounding porn use. As discussed in the first article in this series, distress regarding porn use does not exist in isolation. There are thoughts and beliefs that are related to how men view porn that ultimately result in a negative experience.
According to the Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung in the first half of life we put our energy into fulfilling society’s expectations, such as starting a career, developing relationships and having a family, while the second half of life requires us to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Discovering meaning and purpose normally begins in […]
Many men are hesitant to join a men’s group. Sharing one’s personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings – especially the distressing ones – with virtual strangers, might seem highly awkward at best, or an exercise in emotional masochism, at worst.
Do you often think it’s time to reach out and speak to someone about your problems?