Even Billionaires Crave Attention and Validation
If I were a billionaire, I’d like to think I’d quietly disappear into a castle on the beach and spend my days hosting elaborate costume parties
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A Guide to Spotting Narcissistic Behavior
Your narcissistic ex will use any and every opening to get back into your life as a means of using you. Beware
Aren't You Tired of the Gender War?
Short Answer: No.
How To Have Compassion For Bad Humans Who are Down on Their Luck
I can feel empathy for someone while accepting that they are flawed or lost, or corrupt.
I'll Always Wear My Hoodies
Let’s not limit what Black men can comfortably wear because of racial subtext assigned to an article of clothing.
Blocking Fearless Fund for Black Women Sets a Dangerous Precedent
Programs designed to mitigate disparities have a target on their back
On The Loss Of Friends And Strangers To Addiction
I have survived and I don’t deserve it. I am glad it wasn’t me because it could have been me, and it still could be
Why Pronouns and the World's Problems Are Important to My Gen-Z Son
At 19, he wants to improve the planet, stat, and Gen Xers and Millenials aren't moving fast enough for him.
I Grew Up African — But America Makes It Hard to Be Black
Where I’m from, color means little. That made my transition to the United States a chilling one.
How to Deal With Not Finding a Partner
Stop trying. Really.
I Discovered My Own Biases When Writing About Rape
It’s no worse for a man being raped than a woman
Interracial Marriage Is Hard
What I learned about the power of white privilege after getting hitched.
The Demise Of Sunday Clothes
Sunday clothes stood for elegance—garb that was worn at the most special occasions including church. Now comfort is king and I miss the days when getting dressed was an occasion.
Here Are 34 Tips For Surviving the Most Chaotic Era of Your Lifetime
It’s the end of the world as we know it. I have some advice on how to make it through the mess.
A Dad's Guide to Curating a Man Cave You'll Never Want to Leave
A quiet space to reflect is more important than a place to get blitzed and watch the game
Making Friends As a Grown Man Can Feel Impossible—But It's Not
It likely requires intention, inventiveness, and perhaps some input from an artificially intelligent chatbot
Why BEVEL and Overtime Elite’s Partnership is One of the Best Collaborations of 2023
Girard Hardy, BEVEL’s director of brand marketing, spoke with LEVEL about why this partnership is so symbiotic
How to Get Ahead at Work When You're Stagnating
An AI robot offers advice on how to move up your company’s org chart
Making Friends As a Grown Man Can Feel Impossible—But It's Not
It likely requires intention, inventiveness, and perhaps some input from an artificially intelligent chatbot
Kevin Hart’s Wheelchair-Bound Injury Proves You Can’t Outrun Father Time
The comedian’s show of pride is a cautionary tale for men of a certain age
Here’s Your Official Guide to Acceptable Behavior During Labor Day Weekend
One of our least-defined national holidays should have rules and rituals. So we made some up.
Please Don’t Take the Decision to Become a Dad Lightly
An illuminating Reddit thread weighs the pros and cons of having kids
Back-to-School Season Is a Sad Reminder That My Kids Are Growing Up
You'll miss the chaos of supply shopping when it's all over—for good
Charlize Theron Has Created a Rally Cry for Old Heads
"B**ch, I'm aging!” deserves its own national anthem for those over 40 dealing with many, many indignities
Credit Card Debt Has Hit a Record High — But Here’s How You Can Capitalize
Making sense of America's confusing credit card statistics
Here's What I Wish I'd Asked My Elders While They Were Still Around
A cautionary tale about all of the insights and wisdom I wish I'd inquired about
If You Have Wells Fargo, You Might Be Missing Some Direct Deposits
Customers are complaining about overdraft fees on mysteriously missing funds
Want to Break Your Kids' Candy Addiction? We Recommend Mustard Skittles
The new Skittles flavor from French's is a dirty dad trick we fully endorse
Testing Positive for Weed Use Likely Won't Affect Your Employment
Taking the edge off with a little cannabis is less likely to get you fired these days
Please Don't Be Like Aretha Franklin and Leave Your Estate Plan Beneath a Couch Cushion
Here's what you need to know about preparing your will