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Skills

How To Train Yourself To Be More Empathetic

ByMatt Schneiderman

Start by recognizing that it’s hard to do.

Skills

How To Make Someone Truly Feel Heard

ByJeremy Brown

It’s about more than listening.

Self

How To Stop Being So Damn Grumpy All The Time

BySeth Simons

A guide to understanding — and addressing — your sour mood.

Skills

Want To Be More Trustworthy? Master These 5 Skills

BySteve Calechman

This is what true reliability requires.

Big Moments

The Big Realization That Made Me A Better Dad, According To 10 Men

ByMatt Christensen

Ten dads discuss the “aha” moment that made them change things for the better.

Skills

How To Get People To Actually Listen To You

BySteve Calechman

Master these expert techniques and you'll break through more often.

Life

How the Loss of My Father Affected Me, According to 14 Men

ByMatt Christensen

Losing one's father is a traumatic, transformative event. Here, 14 men reflect on what the experience was like for them.

Charm Offensive

How To Instantly Be More Charming

BySteve Calechman

Charm can get you very far. Here’s the secret to sweeping others off their feet.

Very Convincing

6 Phrases Good Negotiators Use To Get Whatever They Want

BySteve Calechman

While no words work all the time, the following phrases can help keep you on track, serve notice to the other side, and keep the conversation open.

Decisions, Decisions

The Smartest Way To Make A Big Decision

ByAshley Abramson

If you don't really know your goals and values, you won't know where to start.

Advice

How To Be The Guy People Want To Talk To

ByJeremy Brown

It’s all about sending the right signals.

Self

9 Signs You’re Mentally Exhausted — And How to Bounce Back

ByBrittany Risher

Time to recalibrate.

Life

How To Bounce Back From A Major Setback Stronger Than Ever

ByVirginia Pelley

Disappointments are a big part of life. But it’s difficult to not let them affect self-worth. This is how to truly recover.

Advice

How To Tell If Your Anger Is An Issue

BySteve Calechman

Are you a dad who gets angry sometimes or an angry dad? Understanding the difference is crucial.

Mad As Hell

The One Thing All Angry Men Have In Common

BySeth Simons

An anger management expert peels back the layers of anger in men to find a source — and a salve.

Support System

How To Convince Someone You Love To Go To Therapy

ByAshley Abramson

Here are a few things to keep in mind, according to licensed therapists.