By Watty Life has a way of throwing curveballs. One moment you’re cruising along, following the plan you thought you had locked in, and the next - everything flips upside down. For me, it all hit while we were building a house, stretching our finances right to the edge. Then, out of nowhere, my wife developed a rare brain condition. It took three and a half years just to get a diagnosis, and another two before we even began to understand what it meant. In the meantime, she lo

In today's fast-paced world, navigating relationships, personal growth, and self-respect can be challenging for men. Whether you're looking to improve your personal life or enhance your mental well-being, adhering to a few essential rules can make a significant difference. Here are five rules that every man should live by to cultivate success and earn respect. 1. Never Go Back to a Woman Who Cheated Trust is the foundation of any relationship. If someone has broken that trust

When you go through a separation, everything changes. The house feels or is different, routines are different, roles change and suddenly the way you are as a dad shifts too. It’s not just about losing a relationship; it’s about redefining what fatherhood looks like when the picture doesn’t match what you once imagined. I’ll be honest - nothing can really prepare you for that. You can read all the articles, listen to all the advice, but when you’re in it, there’s a rawness tha

In today's fast-paced world, the concept of mateship is more important than ever. For many men, building strong relationships with...

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By Bretto Why Blokes Need Mates (and How Sport Brings Us Together) When I was a kid, half my life seemed to revolve around basketball. After school, on weekends, sometimes even during the holidays if we could grab a key to the local court, you’d find me out there with my mates. It wasn’t about trophies or trying to be the next NBL star - we were just mucking around, having a laugh, and enjoying the game. Those weekends weren’t just about improving my jump shot; they were abou