Author: Rich Gorecki

Better Men Overcome Their Anger

Anger – unfortunately, is one of the emotions most men struggle to control. However, knowing the difference between uncontrolled anger – often called rage, and righteous anger, often known as indignation, helps us realize anger is acceptable when channeled toward the right situations. It also helps to have other mature men help you learn to manage this emotion. Contrary to Popular Belief, Men Have Emotions Too, since males are no less of an emotional creature than females. In a previous series titled A Man and His Emotions, I explained the “Why”, the “How” and the “What” to do with the eight emotions men must understand and learn to manage to become better men. The series included individual posts on Anger, Fear, Sadness, Happiness, Pride (Ego), Guilt (Shame), Anxiety, and Boredom (Aloneness). I concluded that having a GodBuddy to come alongside you in prayer and provide encouragement will help you learn to

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Great Friendships Require Trust and Confidentiality

This quote from Scottish author, poet, minister, and pioneer of modern fantasy literature, George MacDonald (1824-1905) reminds us about an important aspect of all relationships: trust. In many ways, trust is key to any meaningful or serious relationship — whether it’s in marriage, a close friendship, or even a professional connection. Trust binds people together and strengthens relationships. I’ve written that Developing Trust is one of the most important Traits of a GodBuddy Relationship. You can build it quickly and lose it even quicker without confidentiality, which is one of the main reasons Why Friendships End.  Tom Eisenman, author of The Accountable Man: Pursuing Integrity Through Trust and Friendship writes that male friendships need absolute confidentiality. His rule is that you will share nothing outside the relationship unless you have permission. Even the smallest things that seem of no consequence, are held in strict confidence. Once someone violates this rule,

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Missing My GodBuddy

Today is the 10th anniversary of the unexpected passing of one of my earliest GodBuddies, Christopher J. Davolos, who died on April 1, 2014, after exercising during his lunch break at work. Chris’ influence on me and his friendship embodied the GodBuddy concept, which is why my website is dedicated to Chris. I honor his wife, Kathy, and their children, Maggie and Ben with this repost knowing a different piece is still missing for each of us without Chris around. The Friendships Every Guy Needs In Three Relationships Every Man Needs, I suggested every man needs a Paul (mentor), a Barnabas (peer), and a Timothy (protege) in their life. Barnabas and Paul became close friends as they traveled together on the first of Paul’s three missionary journeys. Nicknamed “Son of Encouragement” and “Son of Exhortation” (see Acts 4:36) Barnabas was at Paul’s side during his best times and also his

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Missing My GodBuddy

Today is the 10th anniversary of the unexpected passing of one of my earliest GodBuddies, Christopher J. Davolos, who died on April 1, 2014, after

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