
Anouare Abdou
Anouare Abdou is the author of The Vulnerability Workbook, a practical guide to building healthier, more fulfilling relationships by embracing openness and courage. She is also a writer, editor, and content strategist with a background in leading editorial teams and business operations at top lifestyle digital media brands like AskMen and Goalcast.
Anouare’s work draws on her personal journey healing relational trauma and her deep exploration of what it takes to create authentic connections. Through years of therapy, research, and self-development, she has developed tools that help others move past fear and deepen their life and relationships.
Based in Montreal, Anouare is passionate about human behavior, personal growth, and travel. She’s always up for a meaningful conversation—especially over great food and wine in an inspiring destination.
Publications
- AskMen40 articles
- DivaCup4 articles
- Bloomi2 articles
Writes Most On
- Overlooked Body Parts You Need to Be Training16 Jun—AskMen6 Neglected Muscle Groups You *Need* to be Targeting for Health & Longevity Does your gym routine revolve around what you see in the mirror? While there’s nothing wrong with wanting a bigger chest, chiseled arms or strong legs, focusing only on the usual suspects means you’re probably neglecting some of the muscles that keep your body balanced and injury-free. And even if you care about functional fitness and train for mobility, you may still have blind spots. The truth is, the foundation of...
- What Is 'Emotional Vocabulary' and How Can It Improve Your Relationships?28 May—AskMenUnderstanding Emotional Vocabulary May 28, 2025 Share Tweet Flip When was the last time you actually put your feelings into words? If you tend to sum up your emotional state with “I’m fine,” you’re not alone. Over one in three men say they’ve avoided talking about their feelings to avoid seeming unmanly, according to a report from Movember. Yet nearly half wish they could open up more about their struggles, and over three quarters believe that talking is one of the most effective ways to deal...
- What Is the 75 Soft Challenge?27 May—AskMenMove Over, 75 Hard — The 75 Soft Challenge Is Here If you’ve been on social media lately, chances are you’ve come across the 75 Hard challenge — a 75-day mental toughness program built around strict daily habits like doing two workouts and drinking a gallon of water every single day. If you mess up and skip a day, you must start over. Sounds intense? That’s perhaps why the 75 Soft challenge has now become a thing. You can think about it as a more approachable spin-off of the original viral...
- What Women Notice on a First Date17 May—AskMenNo, it’s not just your clothing or shoes. What women notice on a first date is more subtle than you think — and it can make or break your chances of going on a second date. From the way you respond to boundaries to how you talk about your ex, women are picking up on things you may not even realize you’re doing. And it’s not just about your words. A woman reads your energy. She feels the vibe. She notices the little social cues that say a lot about you. “She’s not just clocking what you say;...
- Should You Eat Fewer Calories on Rest Days?16 May—AskMenIf you’re not training, you don’t need to eat as much, right? Not quite. The idea that you need to cut calories on rest days is a common — yet misleading — myth. Yes, calorie needs vary from person to person based on factors like overall activity level. But your body still requires fuel when you’re not exercising. “The reality is that your body equally needs calories on exercise days and rest days. The amount of calories required depends on how active you are, what your fitness goals look...