Scour the internet and you’ll find all sorts of relationship advice on how to resolve relationship conflict, but who’s the source of this advice? I often find some of the most vocal presenters of relationship advice don’t have the street cred within their own relationships. When you receive relationship advice, make sure it’s from someone […]
Hubris as the Greeks called it, or Excessive Pride, is one the most seductive of sins. We all fight with Pride, some of us harder than others. The following points and observations are ones that I have learned through my own struggles and battles, but are by no means the only ways to fight arrogance, […]
How and when did coat over puddle chivalry begin? Legend has it Queen Elizabeth came to a puddle on a walk. Unable to cross without getting her shoes wet, in a swift chivalric gesture, Sir Walter Raleigh threw his coat over the puddle. The queen walked across mud free. A gentlemanly ideal was born. Although the […]
When we look at the way society shapes tomorrow’s generation, it is often through communities of people that surround them and shows them what type of people they will become. Men find community in many ways through churches, workplaces, shared experiences, and in sporting clubs. Today, we will discuss the ancient Greek gym and and […]
Recently I’ve heard masculinity described as something that’s not necessarily associated with men. It’s been described as violent, toxic, problematic, outdated, and responsible for sexual deviances. We’ll discuss how these are products of evil and not characteristics of a whole man. Does America need the traditional gentleman today? Aside from some asserting the benefit of […]
The freedom and comfort of wearing joggers are unmatched by any other garment, but sadly they as seen as a very casual, lazy look. Joggers are the common pants you’d wear to shop, lounge around the house, or go to the gym. In recent years, they have become a big influence in men’s streetwear clothing. […]
Be who you want to find the qualities you desire. While on YouTube months back, I was watching this couple (Jess and Gabriel Conte) vlogging about their time visiting New York City. Sadly I didn’t get to run into them in their time here. But in the vlog Gabriel describes an encounter with a guy […]
Masculinity changed in the 20th century, especially in England and France. Last week we discussed how modern menswear tradition became established through Puritanism. Today we’ll discuss how masculinity changed in the 20th century through sports in public schools, war, and the workplace. A new age of industry and war emphasized certain characteristics of manhood. Anything […]
As many as ⅔ of patients in treatment for substance addiction report being emotionally, physically, or sexually abused as children, according to research published by the National Institutes on Drug Abuse. It’s impossible to tally the staggering costs of child abuse, both to its victims and to society as a whole. One of the most […]
Many of you might’ve remember being introduced to the Peanuts comics through A Charlie Brown Christmas, or reading the comics in the Sunday morning paper as children. However you met them, the Peanuts cast likely became staples to your holiday traditions or Sunday routine. Today we’ll discuss 3 Manly Lessons from Good Guy Charlie Brown. […]
