The article then goes on to describe the issues from Jon's point of view. He states that he should have every reason to be happy, including his wife, child, and the job that is perfect on paper. Jon then describes himself stating that he can "barely get out of bed in the morning" and says that he has no energy to talk to his wife or play with his son. Jon also describes his work situation as the source of his problems, describing his boss as a bully.

The next section of the article details the counselor's recommendations for the couple. She describes how Jon needs to learn to manage his stress. She also noted that Jon's difficulties in managing stress are based on insecurity, where he always feels that he is not good enough. With this in mind, she

Finally, the article describes how every person has a small degree of narcissism. Every person feels like they are better than others and it is psychologically healthy to look at oneself this way. Every person also tends to blame others or other factors, rather than to blame oneself when things go wrong. However, narcissists take this to the extreme by being unable to see their own faults at all.

One suggested solution to the problem is to break through men's emotional barriers. Matthew Mintz suggests using venues like the Superbowl as places to hold events that promote healthier lifestyles for men.

The article describes the role that women play in maintaining the health of men. It is noted that women who have health problems will seek help with the aim of getting better. However, men will not seek help, choosing to tough it out instead. An example is given of a truck driver who experienced health problems for three weeks, only later realizing that he had had a heart attack. The article describes how traditional mail traits such as toughness, independence, and fearlessness prevent men from taking action to take care of their health.

In the final sections of the article, the psychology of narcissism is described. It is noted that narcissism is thought to be caused by a combination of genetics and environment, especially where parents are overly permissive. It is also noted that narcissism can be treated,

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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)