Mothers play a vital role in the development of their son’s perception of what it is to be a “man.” A popular belief regarding the mother-son dynamic that influenced psychoanalytic theory during the 20th century–the Oedipus complex–is no longer an accepted concept. However, I don’t doubt that there are some children who wish to be […]
I have been thinking a lot about men. Men are leaders, they are husbands and single fathers, they are entrepreneurs, visionaries, protectors, and encouragers. They are often on the periphery. I want to celebrate those men that have chosen to redefine what it means to be a man. So, what makes a man ‘good’ and […]
I am reminded of a couple I knew some time ago, that dressed alike and even shared a single cell phone. I always wondered why they never had a separate phone, even more so why they felt the need to dress alike. In intimate relationships we often begin to form a joint identity through activities […]
