When we’re confronted with abuse, we feel the urge to do harm to the abusers. Josh Hanagarne reflects on his experiences, and his impulses.
We Don’t Want to Play Anymore
September 20, 2012 By 7 Comments
David Olimpio wanted to be a spy when he grew up. Now he’s glad he left violent games in boyhood, and worries about the men who did not.
4 Essential Freedoms of Happiness for Men
June 29, 2012 By 7 Comments
Men need to be free to be happy.
“The reality is that sports like free soloing, BASE jumping, technical scuba diving and others are forms of Russian roulette.”
March 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is a comment by Mike on the post “At What Price, Adventure? Avalanches and Extreme Sports”.
Ten things I’ve learned from passive-aggression
January 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Note: I have both perpetuated and been the recipient of passive-aggressive behaviour. The internal logic that says it is reasonable to, say, steal somebody’s milk because they made too much noise last night does not function the same way in the outside world. Writing a note may still result in a confrontation at a later [...]
How to Be a Good Man During Confrontations
January 14, 2011 By 6 Comments
Anyone else tired of being a yes-man to your boss, your wife, or your peers?
“We never fought, but sometimes we had to lay down some hard facts when someone was messing up their life.”
This is a comment by Laramie White on the post “Do Guys Fight For Their Friendships? (Hint: NYT says “No”; I say “Hell, Yes”!)”