by Michael Parise | May 17, 2012
I find that men often approach dating as a dreaded opportunity to be shamed into oblivion. Aside from those guys who seem to ooze self-confidence and project themselves as genuine gifts to society, the rest of us quake in our boots when having to approach a man or...
by Michael Parise | May 16, 2012
Effective coaching ought to help men be enablers. My father was an enabler. We often hear the word in reference to someone who tolerates or encourages dysfunctional behavior such as substance addiction. But there are positive enablers too; my father was one. My...
by Michael Parise | May 15, 2012
I happen to love the programs “Modern Family” and “Family Guy”. I’ve set my DVR to record each episode every week so I can savor them at my leisure. Both shows attempt to spin “traditional family values” in very different ways. The phrase, “traditional family...
by Michael Parise | May 14, 2012
Last night I took the Orange Line to Boston from Malden. It was about 6:00 PM and the train was unusually full. Then I saw how many of the riders had green Boston Celtics jerseys on…and behold, a large number of Red Sox shirts and caps also materialized. Basketball...
by Michael Parise | May 13, 2012
Relationships become whole as you become whole. But the parallel isn’t automatic. You must place your attention on seeing untold potential in another person. I was deeply touched by a visit to Cuba few years ago. Taken around the island by my hosts, I saw...
