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Men Crying: Should We Be Ashamed?

May 7, 2015 | Autobiographical, Gender and Sexism, General Advice, mic

Published: Good Men Project (May 7, 2015)

Matthew Rozsa explores an unusual aspect of the question: Why aren’t men supposed to cry?

A funny thing happened on the way to my thirties: I’ve started crying again.

This would normally be the part of the editorial in which I’d denounce our culture’s inability to differentiate between masculinity and mindless machismo, followed by a discussion of how the stigma against male crying works to neither sex’s benefit.... Read Original Article

Feeling Like a Child in the World of Pop Culture

May 5, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, Autobiographical, mic

Published: Good Men Project (May 5, 2015)

It’s impossible to enjoy a movie or television show today quite as much as you did when you were a child. Matthew Rozsa speculates as to why.

 

Have you ever noticed that no one enjoys a movie quite like a child?

Although I don’t have any kids myself, I’ve spent years chuckling at the great entertainment plight of those relatives and friends of mine who do have children – and, in particular, how their kids force them to watch the same movies and TV shows over and over and over again.... Read Original Article

The Relationship Lesson We Can All Learn From People Who Have Asperger’s

May 4, 2015 | Asperger's Syndrome, Autobiographical, General Advice, Love and Dating, mic

Published: Mic (May 4, 2015)

“Love is the only game that is not called on account of darkness.”

This quote, a favorite on the Internet, may be referring to the dating habits of the general population. But as someone who’s grown up with Asperger’s Syndrome, I find the quip uniquely fitting for the autistic community.

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The Plight of the Basement Dweller

Apr 21, 2015 | Autobiographical, Class Issues, Gender and Sexism, Mental Illness, mic, Millennials

Published: Good Men Project (April 21, 2015)

Basement dwellers. Trolls. We’re all familiar with this personality type: Matthew Rozsa offers an explanation as to why they exist in the first place.

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“Cellar dwellers.” That was the expression that my friend’s husband used when referring to the trolls who posted misogynistic comments under her latest article.

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Stop Being Flaky!

Apr 11, 2015 | Autobiographical, General Advice, mic

Published: Good Men Project (April 11, 2015)

Millennials need to stop being flaky. There is no excuse for this generational habit.

Listen, I’m not one of those writers who constantly trashes the younger generation. I even wrote an article defending millennials for being opinionated – and to the anonymous journalist whose diatribe inspired that piece, let it be known that I stand by every word I wrote.

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