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When Dad-Dance becomes Connection – A Reflection on the 2025 John Lewis Christmas Advert

When Dad-Dance becomes Connection – A Reflection on the 2025 John Lewis Christmas Advert

By Luke Newman, Founder of For Men To Talk The new 2025 Christmas advert from John Lewis opens simply: a father clearing up wrapping paper, a kind of mundane moment many of us recognise. Then he discovers a gift from his teenage son—a vinyl record. The song? The 90s club classic “Where Love Lives”. And through that gift the story unfolds. The advert shows the dad transported, in his mind, back to a club scene, into flashbacks of toddler steps...

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The unspoken burden: Men and the weight of social status

In a world where societal expectations and norms often shape our perceptions, men find themselves grappling with a unique set of worries, chief among them being concerns about social status. The quest for social acceptance, the pressure to fit in, and the ever-present...

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Supporting Men’s Mental Health: Thank You Co-op Members!

A big thank you to all the Co-op Members who nominated ‘For Men To Talk’ over the past 12 months as part of the Co-op Local Community Fund. Your continued support means so much to us. Soon, we’ll find out exactly how much was raised — every penny makes a real...

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Navigating the trends: The modern man’s dilemma

In a world that's constantly evolving, the pressure to stay abreast of trends has become a universal challenge. While this may be true for everyone, men, in particular, find themselves navigating an intricate trend landscape that extends beyond fashion. From...

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