Better Man Movement

Becky Blackburn

Should men still pay for first dates?

A recent survey by NerdWallet shows that 77 percent of people in a relationship think that men should pay for the first date. But many argue that this tradition is outdated. Consider the title of this recent Atlantic piece, “It's 2014: Why Are Men Still Paying for First Dates?” or an article in the Huffington […]
10 years ago
Erin Stewart

What my husband has taught me about parenting

I watched my husband dangle our 7-year-old daughter from her ankles the other day, her head inches away from the sidewalk as she completed a backflip against his body and landed triumphantly on the ground. Another mom next to me said, “Wow, you must really trust him!” Her remark made me laugh because several years […]
10 years ago
Ben Luthi

5 reasons cheapskates make better husbands

There are cheapskates, and then there are extreme cheapskates. It’s easy to see a legitimate problem with a family who shares the same bath water or a couple who dumpster dives behind the grocery store for expired food. However, there’s nothing wrong with being frugal, even if it means doing things that are out of […]
10 years ago
Silvia Aparecida de Moraes

8 qualities of a man prepared to be an exemplary husband

Preparation for becoming an exemplary husband begins in childhood. It is the duty of mothers to teach and fathers to be an example. Read this article written by the mother of an exemplary husband.
10 years ago
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Kelsey Clark

Why future grooms honor the tradition of asking her father before proposing

Modern-day grooms evaluate if they should or should not honor the tradition of asking their girlfriend's father for her hand in marriage.
10 years ago
Greg Kratz

It’s time for men to speak up about work-life balance

In a recent survey, 78 percent of female respondents reported that they had never heard a successful man talk about the difficulty of having a career and a family. So why aren't more men making noise about work-life balance?
10 years ago
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Wendy Jessen, FamilyShare

20 activities for dads to do with their kids

Play time is essential for children to learn and grow. Doing these fun activities with your children is one way to strengthen your relationship with them.
10 years ago