Masculinity is having a renaissance. After several decades under the thumb of radical feminism and media denigration, men are finally digging in their heels and trying to be men again. It’s a good sign, a turning point for men, but the effort is not without its perils. There have been no leaders of men for […]
Continue readingI have been fascinated by the concepts of masculinity and manhood, probably because I’ve felt lacking in those traits. I’ve struggled with being a man for a long time, because nobody ever taught me how to be one. That’s unsurprising, since American society has stopped valuing manhood and masculinity, and in some cases actually denigrate […]
Continue readingWomen, especially feminists, love to bandy about the word “misogynist”, that is, a term to designate someone who hates women. To a radical feminist, every person with a Y-chromosome (every man) is a presumed misogynist by nature, evidence be damned. (Fortunately, radical feminists are few and far between.) Regular feminists are less likely to be […]
Continue readingIn the March 2015 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, the editors have graciously explained to men their 14 important points to know before dating a feminist. Of course, this is all from a woman’s point of view. Let’s face it; the chances of a man reading that article are pretty small, unless of course he is […]
Continue readingImage courtesy of Ambro at FreeDigitalPhotos.net One of the most important life lessons I learned came from watching sitcoms on television. Surprising, right? Who would believe that TV comedy can teach anything, other than how to write unoriginal, formulaic stories around forgettable characters? Well, it can, but you need to add an ounce of thought from […]
Continue readingI was a young engineer many years ago when I learned a lesson that has stuck with me over the years. Unfortunately, nobody was teaching guys about women at the time, but the lesson applies to any industry, including the Pick Up Artistry (PUA) industry nowadays. As a young engineer, the latest business and […]
Continue readingWhen I was growing up, I was never quite happy with my lot in life. I was pretty sure I didn’t know the secret to success, but I was also pretty sure there were people out there who did. I became attracted to the early personal success gurus and the books they wrote. I believe […]
Continue readingWe seldom get to hear both sides of a story. Sometimes we need to imagine what the other side has to say, or even speculate on what they should have said. Here’s how I think the imaginary “Justin” should have responded to a recent popular post on http://thoughtcatalog.com. Hi, my name is Justin and my […]
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