The following rules, guidelines and expectations are designed to foster a safe, supportive, and transformative environment for men seeking personal growth and meaningful connections. They are based on the values of WYSER Men's Group.

Connection That Heals

Men Only | This group is exclusively for men, creating a safe space for them to share their experiences. This is not a public forum or a social media platform.

Shared Experiences and Mutual Support | Members are expected to connect with other men and build a sense of camaraderie by sharing their stories and supporting each other.

Openness to New Connections | Members should be open to building new relationships with other members, leading to a deeper sense of belonging and security.

Kindness and Courtesy | Members are expected to treat each other with respect and contribute to a welcoming environment. This includes using thoughtful language.

No Hate Speech or Bullying | Bullying, or degrading comments related to race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, or identity are not permitted.

Support That Strengthens

Non-Judgemental Space | Members should contribute to a non-judgemental space, free from shame or criticism, allowing men to feel accepted and to express vulnerabilities.

Active Listening | Members should listen actively and respectfully to others' perspectives, even when they are different from their own.

Encouragement | Members should provide encouragement and understanding to fellow members.

Constructive Feedback | Members are encouraged to offer feedback in a supportive manner to help others improve their communication.

Generous Support | Members are expected to be generous with their support, as giving to others also benefits the giver.

Reporting Rule Violations | Members should report any violations of the group's rules or guidelines to the group admins.

Taboo Topics | Members are not to share opinions on religion, politics, identity or sexual preferences.

Empowerment That Transforms

Personal Responsibility | Members should take responsibility for their lives, and support each other's growth.

Influence Positive Change | The community aims to empower its members, enabling them to influence positive change within the group.

Healthy Challenge | The group will foster a culture of healthy challenge, where men are encouraged to grow and take responsibility.

Open and Honest Sharing | Members should be open and honest when sharing experiences and perspectives.

Direct Communication | Members are encouraged to be direct and ask for what they need.

Sharing Ideas | Members should share ideas and knowledge, contributing to the community's overall value.

Passion | Members have an opportunity to share a subject they are passionate about on the condition that it relates directly to the purpose, mission and values of WYSER Men's Group.

Accountability That Drives Growth

Get Involved | Members should be active and participate in group discussions, meetings, and activities.

Commitment to Growth | Members should be committed to personal growth, and be willing to examine their beliefs and behaviours.

Goal Setting | Members should set personal goals and share their progress with the group.

Encourage Desirable Behaviours | Members should encourage positive behaviours and provide motivation.

State Your Needs | Members are expected to be honest and directly state their needs.

Avoid Rambling | Members should be concise and to-the-point in communications, respecting the time of others.

No Self-Promotion | Members should not self-promote, spam, or post irrelevant links.

Avoid Dominating Meetings | Members should avoid dominating meetings or attempting to bring conversations back to their own issues.

Avoid Erratic Communication | Members should not post excessively or communicate in an erratic manner.

Transformation That Lasts

Challenge Limiting Beliefs | Members should challenge traditional masculine norms and explore alternative ways of being.

Personal Development | The group promotes personal development through self-reflection and challenging one another.

Emotional Intelligence | Members should develop their emotional intelligence, by recognising and managing their feelings.

Keep an Open Mind | Members are expected to keep an open mind and not judge others.

Invite Feedback | Members are encouraged to ask for and accept feedback.

Bring a Sense of Humour | Members should bring a sense of humour to conversations and help keep the discussions light hearted.

Embrace Vulnerability | Members should embrace vulnerability and understand that it is a sign of strength.

Learn from Others | Members should aim to learn from other's experiences and feedback.

Engage with Diverse Perspectives | Members should engage with different viewpoints and perspectives from the other members.

Contradictory Replies | Members are encouraged to share different perspectives and to engage in debates, as long as they are respectful.

Merlin's Code Program | Members who choose to participate in this program will be guided to understand their personal journey, re-evaluate their priorities, take emotional responsibility, explore relationship dynamics, and create a harmonious family environment.

Confidentiality That Builds Trust

Confidentiality | Members are expected to keep all conversations within the group confidential, and that what is shared in the group stays in the group.

Privacy | Members should respect the privacy of all other members.

Consequences of Not Following Rules

Warnings | Members who do not respect the rules will receive warnings.

Removal | Members who continue to break rules after warnings will be removed from the community.

Content Removal | The group has the right to remove content that is off-topic, does not fit with the community rules or is deemed harmful to the community.

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