I have noticed something over the years in my work with men. Many men do not come to counselling when the problem first begins. They usually come later. Sometimes much later. They come after months, or even years, of poor sleep, irritability, anxiety, distance in the marriage, conflict at home, pressure at work, or a … Read more
Summary Anxiety in men is not always obvious. It may not look like fear, panic, or visible nervousness. Instead, it can appear as overworking, irritability, controlling behaviour, poor sleep, constant overthinking, or repeatedly preparing for what might go wrong. Many men learn to manage emotional distress by staying busy, solving problems, and maintaining control. These … Read more
Have you ever met someone new and immediately felt a wave of caution, discomfort, or subtle dislike—even though they did absolutely nothing wrong? You aren’t necessarily a bad person. You’re just operating on a psychological survival script that hasn’t been updated in hundreds of thousands of years. At its core, disliking people we don’t know … Read more