When the emotional demands of your relationship become too much to deal with, how do you respond? The premise of this book is that good, well-intentioned men can, in times of stress and emotional conflict, act in destructive ways that don’t reflect their true character. From a humanistic and empathetic perspective, this book explores the latest research about male psychological development to develop a new, compassionate narrative for the struggles men face. Learn to recognize and label your internal states. Find out why displays of "not-so-masculine" emotions are so difficult to deal with, and why they can provoke episodes of problematic behavior. Explore the father-son relationship and the reality of male peer relations; see why these patterned interactions can reinforce bad behavior from generation to generation. Structured exercises and strategies help transfer the concepts of the book into daily experience....

How to do better, more effective therapy with men. Dr. David Wexler presents an honest and valuable overview of the ways in which cultural norms and assumptions color the male experience of psychotherapy. He explains how the traditional notions of masculinity (the “Guy Code”) keep men away from the therapist’s office and inhibit men trying to benefit from counseling and therapy. In this ground-breaking book, therapists are offered a rich understanding of these issues and even richer set of guidelines and strategies for engaging men in new and creative ways....