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Sup bruhs? Who's ready for another episode? Well buckle up. Today, Mike and Rob try to fill the void of Matt and talk about being a father after divorce. Rob gives a LOT of disclaimers. Here's one more: divorce is really freaking hard. In no way are we speaking FOR all men, nor TO all men. We hope this episode will help any man, divorced or not, consider the kind of father they are and the kind of father they want to become. We know that Spacemen are actively engaged in improving themselves. But, Rob does get a little passionate about this topic at points. Fair warning. 

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Ever feel like men look like idiots in media? Like in commercials we're just bumbling buffoons who can't do anything right (except in Cialis commercials)? Well we challenge that idea on today's episode. Mike quizzes Matt and Rob about how fathers are perceived and we talk about how to shift those perceptions. 

Head over to our social TikTok and join the conversation about best and worst portrayals of men and fathers. Then come back and listen to more Manspace and end up in a manly vortex of wisdom and knowledge!

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It's our birthday....sort of. For our 100th episode, we just wanted to pet dogs. But since a centenarian recently did that and stole our thunder, we'll settle for a look back at what we've learned. And we throw out some sweet resources to help you be a better man--which we always do, but not always on the 100th episode. This one's special. 

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I bet you're not. But what if you are the only one trying in your relationship? It for sure feels that way sometimes. On today's episode, Matt has a falling out with Mike and Rob and totally ditches us. Honestly, it's like he doesn't even try anymore. So, Mike and Rob talk about how we can keep going if it feels like we're the only one trying. 

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What?! Everyone else is doing stuff on AI, why can't we? You think just because we are 'soft' scientists that we can't dip our toe into the hard sciences deep end? Have you ever considered the societal ramifications of the hard sciences? Well we do. And I bet you've never heard marriage and family therapists talk about AI and its ramifications. Especially in such an entertaining way. 

Today, Matt, Mike, and Rob explore how AI might destroy relationships as we know them. Mostly Matt thinks that. He's a bit of a worrier when it comes to AI. I, for one, welcome our computing overlords! All Hail AI!!

Seriously though. AI will likely have a large impact on relationships, at least for a period of time until the power goes out and we all rediscover books. So, listen in to hear how bleak the future will be. 

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Do our perceptions of what other people think cause us to behave in ways that are, in actuality, not based on what people really think? Do men do certain things because they think that’s what men do? Would you be surprised to find out that a lot of men don’t really want to do those things? Do we create illusions about what groups, cultures, and genders think and believe just because we are afraid to go against the group and say what we actually think and feel?

Basically, are you ready to get all meta up in here? Again? Humans are totally affected by our perceptions. And often what we perceive becomes our reality. Well come journey into the unknown fellow spaceman. Let's consider how we create illusions that drive our perceptions. Matt, Mike, and Rob break it all down in lovely meta-physical bites. Well, probably not really. I'm not even sure I know what that word means. But listen in anyway. 

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Today's episode might be really pertinent for some of you and create enormous amounts of regret for others of you. It could go either way. On the other hand, do we ever draw a hard line on anything? We're pretty amenable dudes, right? I bet you'll learn something either way. 

On today's episode, we talk about the right time to get married and have kids. Of course, Rob has an opinion and thinks he's really smart. Seriously, that guy kills me. But there's space for ALL men in the Manspace. So, listen in. Send us an email with your thoughts. Fight with us. [email protected]. 

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On today's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob alleviate your paternal guilt. We all go through times when we don't like our kids. But what if you REALLY don't like your kid? I mean, what's wrong with you? It's a kid! How dare you? You should feel terrible. 

OR, you can listen to this episode and see how normal you are. And maybe even hear some things that might help you feel like you can like your kid again. Like, did you know that your influence over your kid drops to below 10% by the time they're 15yo? So, as my friend said, if you're there already, put up your dogs! You're all done!

Okay fine. You're not done yet. But how you interact with your kid has to change. Luckily, we have ALL the answers on how to do that. And my all, I mean we offer a few ideas. You're welcome in advance. 

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A lot of men try to do good things with good motivations, only to be called insensitive or a jerk. Has that ever happened to you? Well, thankfully, your fellow spacemen are here for you. Matt, Mike, and Rob break down interactions and reframe them. Knowing how to reframe things goes a long way and can really give you a break, not to mention help see your spouse differently. 

For example, you could say, Rob is lazy because he doesn't do REAL show notes. And yes, that is one way of looking at it. OR, you could say, Rob is so busy helping people,  he doesn't have the time to give to show notes and he can't pay to have them done because he has to buy his kid's braces. Poor Rob.

Another option could be, Rob thinks he's so funny, he just has to keep typing irrelevant crap that people either won't read or if they do, will just think Rob is obnoxiously self absorbed. Poor Rob. 

Either way, poor Rob. He's got it really hard. 

See? Wasn't that a helpful exercise? Now you like The Manspace better. Better get out there and preach the good word!

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Research shows boys are falling behind, almost across the board. Not just falling behind girls, but falling behind expectations and development. This week gets a little contentious as Mike and Rob argue about what that means as what can be done about it. Thankfully, Matt steps in and provides direction and reason. All Hail Matt! 

Seriously, research shows men are fairing worse than they used to, which has consquences for men, their children, and their families, as well as for women. We talk about how we can move men forward while also moving women and families forward. 

Anchor yourself to The Manspace! Have we ever led you astray? If we have, why haven't you emailed me? We've talked about this; it matters that you speak up. Seriously, send me an email. [email protected]. 

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