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Podcast #1,056: The 80/80 Marriage — A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship

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Podcast #1,039: What’s Behind the Rise of Parent-Child Estrangement?

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Take the D Word Off the Table

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Podcast #1,020: Becoming a Tech Intentional Family

Podcast #1,072: Men Don’t Run in the Rain — And 7 Other Essential Lessons for Being a Man

Three people with backpacks stand on a mountain trail, overlooking a scenic valley bathed in sunlight. One, guided by fatherly instinct, points out the view—launching kids into moments of wonder and discovery.

The Dad Instinct: How Fathers Prepare Kids for the Wider World

A family of four in a lively kitchen scene showcases their unique parenting style. The father playfully holds an upside-down child, while the mother, embracing another parenting moment, stands with a child joyfully perched on her back.

The 4 Parenting Styles (And Which One Is Best)

A man and a boy are repairing a bicycle tire outside. Demonstrating the skills of successful fathers, the man carefully explains each step while the boy watches closely, eager to learn.

Some Reasons Why Some Men Are Successful Fathers

A group of men in black shirts stand outdoors in a circle, raising their joined hands together in a gesture of unity—building tribe and creating communities of men.

Podcast #1,068: Building Tribe — How to Create and Sustain Communities of Men

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Podcast #1,060: No, There Isn’t a Loneliness Epidemic (And That May Be an Even Bigger Problem)

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Podcast #1,058: The Science of Porn: Myths, Facts, and Overlooked Issues

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Look Before You Leap: Questions to Ask to Avoid Falling in Love With the Wrong Person

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Podcast #1,070: How to Have the Manners and Charm of a Proper English Gentleman

A man in a white shirt talks to a woman in dark clothing at a dimly lit bar; both appear engaged, exchanging classic 1995 flirting tips as they navigate how to flirt in the nostalgic nightlife setting.

How to Flirt Like It’s 1995

Podcast #1,052: Stop Saying Um (And Fix the Other Vocal Tics That Are Sabotaging Your Speaking)

Three men in suits are smiling and conversing in a room with patterned wallpaper, their sense of humor evident. One man holds a cigarette, adding to the laid-back atmosphere where nobody seems to take themselves too seriously.

Why We Value a Sense of Humor (And Distrust People Who Take Themselves Too Seriously)

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The Best Summer Shoes for Men

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Skill of the Week: Match Your Shoes With Your Suit

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The Making of a Supreme Commander — How Eisenhower Became the Leader Who Delivered Victory on D-Day

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The Best Summer Shoes for Men

Summer is unofficially underway. Besides busting out your camp collar shirts for relaxed ...

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Skill of the Week: Match Your Shoes With Your Suit

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Skill of the Week: Properly Lace Your Dress Shoes

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Skill of the Week: Shine Your Shoes

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Chukka Boots: The FAQ

With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...

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My New Favorite Summertime Shoe

In the colder months, a man’s got plenty of footwear options: sneakers for casual occasions, dress boots ...

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Tips for finding the perfect leather boots.

3 Things to Look for in Leather Boots

Editor's Note: This is a promotional post from the fine gents at Huckberry. Call us ...

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How to Break In a Pair of Leather Boots

A good pair of leather boots is an essential part of every man’s wardrobe, particularly in the fall and ...

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A Man’s Guide to Boat Shoes

In the 1930s, Paul Sperry, a former Navy Sailor, avid outdoorsman, and designer of duck decoys, bought ...

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The Minimal Wardrobe: The Only 3 Pairs of Shoes a Man Needs

Last month we gave you a rundown of the differences between the nine major types of men’s dress ...

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The Men’s Dress Shoe Hierarchy

Editor's note: This is a guest article from Joe Weber. From the most plain and simple shoes cut from a ...

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The ultimate guide to shining black leather shoes and other items on a towel.

The Ultimate Guide to Shining Your Shoes

Whether it’s an upcoming wedding, graduation, or simply another day at the office, a pair of shiny shoes can ...

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A pair of Chuck Taylor huckberry Chukka Boots for stylish Weekend Get-Ups.

1 Pair of Chukka Boots — 3 Weekend Get-Ups

Editor's Note: These promotional galleries were put together by the gents at Huckberry. For over ...

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A Man’s Guide to Western Boots: A Cowboy Boot Primer

The Western-style riding boot is somewhere between folk art, pop culture, and functional ...

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Shoe Care 101: An Illustrated Guide

**Please Note: The toothpaste trick does not work on every kind of shoe. Be sure to test the toothpaste on a ...

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A Man’s Guide to Boots and Shoes

Over 70 years ago, archeologist Luther Cressman discovered perhaps the world’s oldest footwear in ...

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A Man’s Guide to Socks

Why Socks? Socks are an interesting piece of clothing; we pay so little attention to them and yet they're ...

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Going Sockless in the Summer

As a teenager, flip flops were a staple for me in the summer. I would go through a pair or two each season. ...

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Waterproofing Your Shoes – A Man’s Guide to Weather Resistant Footwear

A pair of well-made shoes are expensive; they become much more expensive, however, when you have to retire ...

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Rules on the Proper Wearing of Socks

At a company training meeting a few months ago, I was introduced to a new co-worker. This guy was ...

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