by Men & | Nov 4, 2021 | Men & Health
Human-animal relationships are extremely strong and there’s no denying that pets and mental health go hand-in-hand. According to a Harris poll from 2015, 95% of pet owners, regardless of their age, consider their animal to be a family member. Pets bring joy to...
by Next Gen Men | Nov 4, 2021 | Men & Relationships
“You’re a good man.” Feels good just reading it, doesn’t it? Men of every generation and walk of life have wanted to hear those words and live up to them. But what do they really mean? When it comes to being a good man, the key word is “being”. “No man is an...
by Men & | Nov 4, 2021 | Men & Relationships
There is no magic elixir or checklist that can turn any man into the ideal husband. That being said, there are always things that can be done to form a stronger bond with your partner. Three important aspects of a successful relationship Commitment Commitment entails...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Oct 26, 2021 | Men & Community
Helping people thrive despite the challenges they face in life has been the mission of the Calgary Counselling Centre since 1962. While the Centre assists all people with various mental health issues, it also offers one of the very few services in the city that works...
by Jeff St. John | Oct 26, 2021 | Men & Relationships
What do Homer Simpson, Al Bundy and Fred Flintstone have in common? Homer Simpson, Al Bundy, Phil Dunphy and Fred Flinstone are all fathers portrayed as goofy and inept by the mainstream media. They are often shown as fathers who are eager to shed their parenting...
by Men & | Oct 26, 2021 | Men & Health
Death is scary as hell We’re all going to die one day, but chances are that not many of us are excited about it. Sometimes it’s easier to just hope for the best; sometimes it’s easier to not think about it at all. As men, what do we do when we’re faced with something...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Oct 26, 2021 | Men & Community
The group intervention program for men who have abused, neglected or exposed their children to domestic violence literally changed Jeff’s life. “I had general anger issues prior to it. I was looking for something to keep checking in weekly with somebody to just kind...
by Jeff St. John | Oct 26, 2021 | Men & Masculinity
Linda Lee wrote an article for the New York Times (2002), in which she describes a brief moment on CNN where well-known TV anchor Wolf Blitzer was reporting on news of a Senator dying in a plane crash. What is off-putting, yet all too familiar, about Lee’s description...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Oct 26, 2021 | Men & Community, Men & Masculinity
Next Gen Men’s mission is to change how the world sees, acts and thinks about masculinity. Jake Stika, the organization’s Executive Director based in Vancouver, says the Canadian non-profit “is working towards a future where boys and men feel less pain and cause less...
by Next Gen Men | Oct 26, 2021 | Men & Community, Men & Health
Feelings can overwhelm us. Frustration, anger, loneliness or fear can come from anywhere in your life and you can’t live with these feelings hanging over your head. When things aren’t going your way, whether it’s an argument with a partner or a tough meeting at work,...
by Next Gen Men | Oct 26, 2021 | Men & Community
We can be surrounded by people all day and still feel that bitter isolation. Loneliness is a creeping, crawling feeling that can sneak up on you, while you’re grabbing your morning coffee, sitting at a red light, during a mid-dinner conversation or late at...
by Next Gen Men | Oct 26, 2021 | Men & Community, Men & Relationships
Forget vitamins and protein powder. (Keep exercising and eating well, though.) Friendships and social connections are key to your future health and wellness. Start with your friendships. Our friendships are some of the most valuable things we can invest in when it...
