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A Guide to Supporting Men Through Emotional Challenges
Sometimes, it feels like men have no idea how they are feeling and how it’s affecting them. Worse, they fail to understand how it affects people around them. But they are not entirely to blame for this! As if the differences between men and women are not enough, male and female brains are built differently, affecting emotional expression. So get this: Studies show that women’s brains are better connected across the right and left sides. On the other hand, men’s brains have stronger connections between the front and back regions. But why is this important? Well, those connections make women better at emotional expression. The right part of the brain…
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Signs He’s Pulling Away from Your Relationship
‘Yeap, he’s definitely breaking up with me,’ is probably what you are thinking right now. Your boyfriend, husband, or partner is pulling away, and you can’t help but think the worst. So, is he going to break up with you? Maybe! Terrifying thought, right? But wait, is he actually being distant, or is something else going on when he’s pulling away? Men are far more complicated than they get credit for. So, it is possible that he’s not pulling from the relationship. You do not want to think the worst but want to be ready just in case. Unfortunately, running around with uncertainty could cause more problems in the relationship.…
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Coping with Depression After Losing Your Job: A Guide for Men
Depression after losing your job can lead you with feelings of depression, if you find yourself in this situation then this guide is for you. We’ll cover what you might be going through, tactics to cope, and expert tips to make getting back on your feet a little easier during this challenging transitional period. Common Causes of Depression After Losing Your Job There are a few key factors that commonly trigger or worsen depression after losing a job: Loss of Purpose and Structure Many men draw purpose and meaning from their careers. Unemployment takes that away! It causes some men to struggle with questions of identity and loss of self-esteem…
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The Silent Treatment: Why Men Need Space After Connecting
Ever heard the dreaded ‘I need space?’ Just the thought of someone saying it makes my heart sink a little. And most people react this way. It is why most men avoid saying it even though they really need space. The myth of emotional distance in men? A little truth there. Your man hits a new emotional level, then poof! He’s suddenly MIA. You are left wondering if you did something wrong or if he plans to end the relationship. But hold up– don’t fear the worst just yet! Men express their emotions differently and become withdrawn after making a huge emotional connection. I know it sounds counteractive, but it…
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Surprising Relationship Advice for Women On Why He’s Gone Radio Silent
Ladies, let’s address something that has long perplexed women: Why do men enjoy their “caves?” You know the feeling: you had a disagreement, and you need to talk. Yet he remains completely silent as soon as you want to talk with him. Today we explore this mysterious phenomenon and dive into some relationship advice for women everywhere on what to do when he’s gone radio silent. The scene: here you are post-argument, with emotions running high and ready to dissect every word, gesture, and sigh. Your question to him might be “Can we talk please?” yet instead his silence feels more like hibernation than anything else – this is his…
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Decoding the Unspoken: Understand Men’s Body Language
They say that actions speak louder than words, but boy, can those actions be quiet sometimes! Unfortunately, that’s what we sign up for just by existing. The most honest messages you will get from any person will be a small action of the body or gesture. Evolution can do many things, but making humans verbally communicate is where Darwinism draws the line! But you have to admit that there is beauty in letting the body speak for you. Small gestures and nonverbal cues can say all the things you cannot say out loud. But it can be quite stressful when decoding men’s body language. Men can be impossible to read.…
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Fostering Open Communication in Men
Despite years of progression and acceptance, the running rumor of men not having feelings is going strong. And with good reason, too! Ask any woman in a relationship with a man if their partner has ever shown any emotional authenticity. Unfortunately, many will tell you that it has never happened and may never happen. Open communication for men is like a suggestion rather than a requirement. Unfortunately, this means that communication in the relationship will be limited to memes, jokes, and whichever sport is in season. In the words of Queen Charlotte, ‘sorrows, prayers!’ But before you can brush up on your sports talk, consider understanding where your partner hides…
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How do Men Shift from Friendship into Love?
‘Marry your best friend,’ is probably one of the most commonly shared advice from married people. Unfortunately, not everyone is as lucky as Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. It can be tough finding a friend to marry, and when you do, there is no telling if they will feel the same. But the worst part about it all is the anxiety, waiting, and hoping for a transition from a friendship into love. You find yourself wondering if the little subtle gestures he makes are a sign that he wants to be more. The tinge of jealousy when he shows interest in someone else, the endless daydreaming about what it would…
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The Impact Faith Can Have Through Tragedy -Podcast
Everyone encounters challenges, but sometimes we go through such struggle and emotional pain that it can shake us to our core. Today’s story is an example of someone that went through that, and how they recovered. Our guest, Gerard Long, endured the loss of two children, a failing marriage, and a cardiac arrest where he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. After recovering, he founded a non profit and has dedicated his life to helping helping people and couples recover from tragic events. Join us as we hear about the journey of how he was able to heal his marriage and his own emotional struggle, and now use…
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Can Storytelling Improve Relationships? -Podcast
Have you every heard someone telling a story that really captivated you, or maybe changed the way you think on a certain topic? Storytelling can be a powerful tool we use in connecting to each other. Today we are going to be looking at how we can use storytelling effectively to improve our relationships, our career, and our brand. We are talking to Seth Erickson, who is an author, founder and CEO of the Storify agency, where they help brands tell their best story. Seth’s recently released book titled How To Hack Humans dives into the specifics of how humans respond emotionally to storytelling. You can checkout the first chapter…
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