Monthly Archives: October 2017

#NotAllMen: Why We As Men Need To Stop Saying, “Not All Men Are Like That!”

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Robert P.

It never fails. Something is posted by either a man or a woman (more often women) where there exists a complaint of some kind about a man. It isn’t long before a man comes along to say some form of … Continue reading →

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#MeToo: We Say Everything To Our Little Girls…But What Are We Saying To Our Boys?

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Robert P.

My wife and I have two children. Our son is 12 and our daughter is 9. Now I won’t pretend to be “Holier Than Thou” here. Our daughter is a “Daddy’s Girl,” big time. She’s my princess. Nothing in the … Continue reading →

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Here Are Some Reasons We Shouldn’t Be Angry At Those Who Don’t Speak Up Enough About Bad People

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Robert P.

Back in 2003, I was deployed to Iraq. I moved from one unit to another and it wasn’t long before I made new friends. One friend in particular, a fellow soldier, confided in me that she was being physically abused … Continue reading →

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Why I Never Say That People In Relationships Are “Lucky” To Have Their Significant Other

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Robert P.

I honesty enjoy seeing people happy in relationships. Even though my wife and I have been married for more than 18 years, I still believe that relationships are not for everyone. So this isn’t in any way to force that … Continue reading →

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#ManUp: How Do We Change Our “MAN UP” Culture?

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Robert P.

Most of us know about the tragic events of Las Vegas about one week ago that sadly, has become far too common in this country. Mass shootings should be the exception to the rule. Not something that leaves us asking … Continue reading →

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Here Are Some Reasons Claiming Not to Have Weaknesses Isn’t As “Strong” As You Might Think

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Robert P.

We’ve heard them all before. Just about all of us knows someone who is that self-proclaimed “Superman” or “Wonder Woman” and portray themselves as not having any weakness whatsoever. Of course they actually do, but that isn’t the point. It’s the conveying … Continue reading →

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