“On my analysis, misogyny’s primary function and constitutive manifestation is the punishment of “bad” women, and policing of women’s behavior.” … More
Tag: Dating
Difficulties in Dating
I often mention that it’s so perplexing to me to live in NYC, which is full of all sorts of … More
Fostering Self-Acceptance: The Only One Who Can Control How You Feel about You is You
The fear of rejection is prevalent among many men, especially those living in New York City, particularly because men are … More
Living in My Imagination: How Trauma Fosters an Unquenchable Desire for Idealized Love
Throughout our quests for the perfect mate, we frequently find ourselves fantasizing about what that mate would be like: we … More
How to Become Confident and Get Laid: The Self-Help Industry’s Perpetuation of the Disingenuous Man
I consistently find myself falling into the trap of evaluating other men based on the usual, and outdated, concept of … More
The Trap of the Self-Assured Don Juan
Why The Kind and Confident Don Juan You’re Looking For Doesn’t Exist “Fake it til you make it” is a … More
Self-Worth Increases Relationship Standards
It seems as though each cultural blog and website you go on deals with issues in relationships, in particular difficulties … More
Thinking in Black and White: Sometimes, You Can Have Your Cake and Eat it, Too
We often find ourselves thinking in all or nothing terms, meaning that, at times, we erroneously believe that things have … More
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