One of my favorite films of all time is a 1991 cult classic entitled Hangin’ With The Homeboyz, starring John … More
Tag: Mental Health
Shattering the Myth of Confidence: Why the Self-Assured Man You’re Looking for Doesn’t Exist and Why That’s Okay
“Fake it til you make it” is a cliche that’s repeated ad-nauseum, one that most of us latch onto as … More
Needing to be Loved: Why It’s Okay to Accept Your Basic Human Necessity
Most of the clients I see struggle with intimacy; they have what are called attachment difficulties. Some of them are … More
The Need for Self-Compassion
The idea of self-esteem gained prominence in the 80’s; it was this great need to get children to feel good … More
Me vs Me – A Poem About My Internal Struggle of Opposites
The eternal struggle resides Within a place deep down inside Two characters at odds, with much to say One, and … 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
Self-Esteem and Sex Addiction: How Men Use Pornography and Womanizing to Feel Good about Themselves
I frequently write blog posts about the effects of our beliefs on our thoughts, feelings, and actions, exploring the links … More
Cinderella Man – A Poem About What Happens When Love is Pushed Away
Striding down the hallway, with a championship in sight The boy enters the ring, to begin an arduous fight The … More
Dear Men, Vulnerability is Necessary for Your Mental Health
Most of us were saddened this past week to hear the news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing, not only because he … More
A Thought Experiment to Deal With Jealousy
In a highly competitive environment, we tend to struggle with self-esteem. We compare ourselves to one another, fostering resentment and … More
