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Dear Dr. Romance:
I am a young man whose life has fallen apart because of the girl I love so much. I slept with her but then she betrayed me by telling every body she saw and I felt so bad and walked away from her when she needed me the most. I could count all the tears that run out of ... Views: 2587
Why will he not stop and ask for directions? Because he is a man.
The main reason men do not like asking for directions is because they have a strong belief that they can “do it on their own.” If they are lost, they will be able to find their own way out, on their own, without needing help ... Views: 2578
I've been sitting in a room talking to addicts for 25 years. All kinds of addicts. I've participated in the enormous struggles of alcoholics to get sober, cocaine, heroine, methamphetamine, food, love, nicotine, sex...all kinds of addictions.
My conclusion, culled from clinical experience, is ... Views: 2564
Loss of Relationships
The life of a sex addict gradually becomes very small, in terms of the number of surrounding loved ones. The freedom of self is impaired. Precious life energies are consumed. The rapacious need for a particular type of experience in the “erotic haze” (See Chapter II) ... Views: 2528
Narcissists don’t really love themselves. Actually, they’re driven by shame. It’s the idealized image of themselves, which they convince themselves they embody, that they admire. But deep down, narcissists feel the gap between the façade they show the world and their shame-based self. They work ... Views: 2505
By Sam Vaknin
Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited"
Positive feelings (about oneself or pertaining to one's accomplishments, assets, etc.) – are never gained merely through conscious endeavor. They are the outcome of insight. A cognitive component (factual knowledge regarding ... Views: 2492
Dear Dr. Romance:
I was wondering if in any of your books or articles you discuss about why men in their mid 40s-50s might be attracted to 20ish girls. I kind of know the obvious reasons, but being more curious about what that might mean maturity wise etc.
Dear Reader:
From your ... Views: 2488
Men are expected to put themselves at risk. It's part of performing masculinity — the stuff everybody does every day to act like their gender "should."
For guys, this means leaping into danger. Because that's considered "manly," and being manly is what you dad taught you to be. It means ... Views: 2482
What does the death of a male mentor mean for your own identity as a man?
The funeral I am driving to, is that of Dr. G. Alec Stewart, a prominent physicist, and Dean of the Honors College where I went to school. In fact, it was his idea to even have an Honors College.
To me, he was THE ... Views: 2470
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It’s Over and I Have Nothing Else to Say! – When there is No Closure
-Author Aleasa M. Word
As a woman, I continually try to ... Views: 2462
In Pakistani culture, many sayings/ concepts have taken the place of cultural things, and people consciously/unconsciously accepts them and adopt them in their life. One of those concepts is, “ to be overly obedient to your wife” ( beewi key neechey lag jana). It means that if someone is taking ... Views: 2447
Fear of an uncertain future can stop us from doing great things, and it can keep us holding onto things and habits that are hurting us. Today I will share 5 steps to deal with separation and divorce anxiety.
I think it is fair to say, that the majority of us from time to time wonder what the ... Views: 2435
Has your girl friend ever said this: “What does it take to get him to change” ? Or have you received advice from a friend saying: “You just need to train him how you want him to be”? As a Relationship Coach and the Heart Protector of Women I want to tackle the topic of trying to change ... Views: 2426
While there are some men who offer their assistance when it is needed, there are others who have a different approach. Here, it is not going to be enough for a man to offer their hand from time to time, they will need to take things further.
An Identity
A man can believe that it is not ... Views: 2425
Hero of Middle East ‘Muammar Gaddafi's’ Death?
After almost 41 one years in the land of almighty Lord as a ‘Leader’ of the own country, second to non in the nation to rule as a ‘LIBYA’ in the Middle East the Prime Minister of Libya, ‘Muammar Gaddafi’ died, ... Views: 2398
Dear Dr. Romance: Hi, I read a few of your articles. I always find your info helpful and interesting I have been divorced now going on 6 years, I am man in my early 40s, and have been internet dating consistently. Yikes! I never have trouble getting the ... Views: 2362
Covert Emotional Manipulation can be crazy-making. It is often subtle, intermittent and doesn't come with any warning signs early on.
It is often after many months or years, you may begin to "catch on" that you are being covertly emotionally manipulated! You may begin to doubt your ... Views: 2343
The rapid mushrooming of individual 12-step programs throughout the nation and the world in the past 50 years has given millions of people suffering from addiction back their lives, their families, their self-respect and their pride.
The methods of the 12- step programs have been borrowed and ... Views: 2327
Dear Dr. Romance, I just wanted to express to you how I thoroughly enjoyed your article about how there should be a tennis match type of communication. The guy I like hasn't been responding when he usually responds and though he's a busy professional, I get upset that he ... Views: 2319
It could be said that in order for one person to have a relationship with another person, they will need to be able to relate to them as another human being. If they see them as being above or below them, it is going to make it harder for them to truly connect to them.
When it comes to the ... Views: 2308
Hello ladies - today we're talking about what to expect in love and dating. Expectations can be a useful meter to test a particular guy against what you feel you deserve. The obvious problem though is setting these expectations too high and demanding more from a potential relationship than is ... Views: 2294
A common worry that many wives have is whether or not they should be worried when their husband shows "weird" or "unusual" behavior. The first inclination of many is to just ask him about this. Unfortunately, though, many husbands do not give you a completely straight answer. Many will tell ... Views: 2287
A BBW is just like any women, she is expecting to be kept on her toes when it comes to bedroom action. A man needs to understand that it does not matter how much weights a woman for her to be satisfied in the bedroom. Making a woman feel good is the best gift that you can offer her.
Where ... Views: 2281
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WE NEED MORE EVERYDAY HEROES AND YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR OWN COMMUNITIES RIGHT NOW. LEARN THE SIMPLE YET POWERFUL WAYS YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD ONE PERSON AT A ... Views: 2269
Dear Dr. Romance: I was very attracted to a lady and I did things for her with out asking for any thing in return. She was single and I fixed her jeep, I put down new linoleum in her kitchen for her, we did go out together for drinks, dinner, dancing, movies as ... Views: 2268
Some people have the unfortunate scenario of having their separation start because of an unfortunate situation. It wasn't just a matter of growing apart or their spouse needing space. It was an issue that made both parties angry and so things went very wrong. As a result, the couple separates on ... Views: 2259
Low testosterone
Testosterone is a hormone produced by the human body. It’s mainly produced in men by the testicles. Testosterone affects a man’s appearance and sexual development. It stimulates sperm production as well as a man’s sex drive. It also helps build ... Views: 2253
Do you need romance?How romantic are you? It tends to be considered to be old fashioned now to be interested in charm, dating, getting to know someone and to use courtesy and court a lover. Holding hands, sending flowers, sending love letters and many other things can be a sign of living this ... Views: 2247
As we begin to understand the differences in the male and female brain regarding our sexual desires and libidos, it feels important to examine the way we view monogamy in a long term sustainable relationship.
Monogamy, as defined by wikipedia, is one + marriage; a form of marriage in which an ... Views: 2247
When it comes to how men behave around women, there are two types of behaviour that are often spoken about. On one side, there is the man who acts as though he doesn’t care and, on the other, there is the man who cares too much.
Two Sides
There is then a spectrum, and a man can be on ... Views: 2240
“I’m just trying to be a father, raise a daughter and a son, be a lover to their mother, everything to everyone…yeah, I’m real good under pressure being all that I can be…I just work straight through the holidays, and sometimes all night long…’cause freedom don’t come free.. I’m an American, an ... Views: 2236
An affair is one of the most difficult challenges a couple can face. It is a powerful catalyst that can either end the relationship or take it to a greater level of intimacy. An extreme symptom of a relationship that has been in trouble for some time, affairs do not happen out of the blue. ... Views: 2232
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When it comes to what a woman is going to be like, a man will have a set of expectations. And sometimes these can be consciously known and at other times, they can be completely unconscious.
However, no matter whether these are conscious or unconscious, they will still have a massive impact ... Views: 2226
So, you’re looking for a deeper, sexier speaking voice but you’ve got a nasal twang. Does this mean that you’re stuck with a high-pitched voice? No. Is it possible to have a better sound? You bet!
Most people are not speaking at their optimum pitch or within their optimum range. The ... Views: 2217
If a man behaves in a negative or destructive manner, it is often put down to ‘toxic masculinity’. This is something that a feminist on TV can come out with, as well as someone who isn’t a feminist.
Now, it could be said that this is because feminists have a good understanding of what is ... Views: 2215
Anger and Our Dark Side ~ A force to be Reckoned With
In my first book, Lessons for an Urban Goddess, I describe the importance of being in touch with both the light and dark sides of our nature.
In order to live your life authentically and mindfully, it is imperative to regulate the ... Views: 2211
Many wives are very upset during their marital separation because their worst fear is literally coming true. Although their husband may have reassured them that they would stay in constant contact, once the separation begins, he can go silent. Many of the wives intuitively realize the inherent ... Views: 2211
Focusing more on yourself might seem not logical when in the method of getting an ex boyfriend back. But let me tell you this, concentrating on yourself will get you the most effective results if you want your ex-boyfriend back.
It's safe to say that the last thing you want is to go out and ... Views: 2202
You remember the scene, yellow daisy in hand, the girl is picking petals off one at a time reciting “He loves me, He loves me not, He loves me...” and hoping for the luck of the draw. Relationships can feel like this wondering if he really does love you at all. How will you know for sure?
As ... Views: 2197
During this Chriѕtmаѕ season, we have two main things on our mind. The first one is decorating our house for Christmas and finding the best Christmas decorations and ornaments which will bring the holiday spirit into our home. The second important task is finding the best gifts for our loved ... Views: 2194
Fast paced life constantly under pressure?
"I can't do it all to please everyone!"
"There's not enough hours in the day."
"I'm racing against the clock."
These are but a few of the comments we utter in our stressed-out fast-paced life. Its true, even though we now have all kinds of ... Views: 2183
“People who lived through those days will tell you that something shifted in their hearts after Medgar Evers died, something that put them beyond fear…. At that point a new motto was born: After Medgar, no more fear.” Maryanne Voller, Esquire
THERE MAY BE SOME WHO still ask "who was Medgar ... Views: 2182
Imagine that you are already in your college days
and still you can’t find a date.
Or even asking someone for a date
is a misery for you.
In short, you find it hard
to approach women and lack confidence
in yourself
Seduction techniques in this new millennium are on the rise. ... Views: 2179
I was out with one of my mates Sam. Just a usual night of fun and banter with the ladies of Copenhagen. After the night was over Sam commented on something he noticed about my interactions with women.
He said: "yeah, you seemed to be holding sets really well, like no wandering eyes from the ... Views: 2178
Has seduction become a lost art? In a society of strong women with powerful careers and tight schedules it may have lost it's place of importance. Being aggressive is not necessarily considered sexy by the man on the other end of the couch. Alluring him with hints of desire can whet his ... Views: 2174
Dating Divorced Men ~ The Real Mission Impossible? PART II
In Part I we talked about three key elements for women to consider when dating a divorced man.
As the Heart Protector of Women, let me remind you that before allowing him to participate in any “undercover operations”, you must ... Views: 2171
I recently discussed the modern preoccupation with penis size, and how exaggerated stereotypes cause millions of men to feel embarrassed, ashamed and overly anxious about their sexual performance.
In this article, we will look at the influence of modern media on this stereotype and how men ... Views: 2161
If a man was to find out that a woman is unable to handle life and needs other people to prop her up, he could soon come to the conclusion that it would be better for him to move on. It will be only too clear that being with a woman like this is going to be more trouble than it’s worth.
Two ... Views: 2157
Not so long ago, I was talking to a business man in Korea. There we were negotiating a multi-million dollar deal, and neither could understand the other's language. Thanks to God for a good interpreter. Still, it required a great deal of effort on both our parts. I learned as we spoke to each ... Views: 2152