When a man starts to feel powerless in his life, he often looks for ways to regain control — even if it's in small, seemingly harmless ways. Losing control over his career, relationships, or sense of ...

Years ago, psychologist George Simon identified “covert aggressors,” people who use manipulative tactics to control us (1996). Simon wrote about interpersonal relationships, but lately, I’ve seen ...

In 12-step groups, addicts must acknowledge the powerlessness, unmanageability, and denial that have impacted them. This is known as the “first step” in the 12 steps. It’s vital for addicts to reach ...