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The Dangerous Side of “Providing” No One Warns Men About

November 14, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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We praise men for being providers, but rarely ask what it costs them. In a world that’s slowly shifting toward equality, many men still carry the full financial weight of their households. They do it out of love, duty, and pride, but beneath that … [Read more...] about The Dangerous Side of “Providing” No One Warns Men About

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Do Men Still Need to Out-Earn Their Partner? Let’s Talk About It

April 12, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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For decades, society has expected men to be the primary earners in relationships. That pressure didn't come from nowhere—it’s rooted in old-school gender roles where men provided and women stayed home. But with more women in the workforce and couples … [Read more...] about Do Men Still Need to Out-Earn Their Partner? Let’s Talk About It

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The ‘Provider Pressure’ Is Real—But Are You Putting It On Yourself?

April 10, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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There's a quiet pressure many people—especially men—feel but rarely talk about: the need to be "the provider." It’s that voice in your head that says your worth is tied to how much money you make, how steady your job is, and how well you can take … [Read more...] about The ‘Provider Pressure’ Is Real—But Are You Putting It On Yourself?

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