Fitness for the Middle-Aged Alpha Male

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If Tom Matlack could get back into shape, you definitely can.

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#26: The Best Friend

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“To this day he has never asked me out.”

#17: Couch

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“You really don’t need to jump out the window after the couch.”

Why I Can’t Write What’s Good About Masculinity

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Joanna Schroeder tries to figure out what makes describing male goodness so challenging, and discovers it’s because there’s just so much of it.

My Partisans

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Some say you need a village to get over a divorce, Steven Axelrod writes, but he had something else.

Why Fear Is Your Friend

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Fear drives us toward the best opportunities, Dave Kaiser writes, so we need to embrace it.

That Time I Couldn’t Compromise My Principles

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“My need for a community subsided as my backbone for being a man grew stronger. It was clear that in spite of losing my friends and my dream I had something I never had before: my voice.”

Paternal Instinct

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Ken Solin proves that men are capable of great devotion, fidelity, and nurturing.

The Day I Realized I Could Die

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How an almost near death experience is all you need for a good dose of perspective and realization.

Lesbians and Their Straight Bro’Friends

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And why there’s no equivalent to “fag hag” when straight guys are friends with lesbians.

Who Can I Talk To About My Marriage?

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A husband wonders how and with whom he can seek advice without being disrespectful to his wife or marriage.

Two Rapes Don’t Make a Right

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What happens when you’re raped by a friend when you’re 15? Do you do the same?

Even the Weak Kids Should Play Sports

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Playing sports, Drew Johnson writes, provides valuable lessons for children of every shape and size.

Hug It Out

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Why is it called a “man hug” when two men put their arms around each other?

Finding My ‘Animal House’ Friends

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Jim Higley rediscovers the bucket of friends that helped define his life while throwing a toga party or two.

Dear John: My Daughter’s Friend’s Mother Dresses Like an Exotic Dancer

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How can I tell my friend she dresses inappropriately; what do I tell my friends who are about to waste time and money; and what do I do while I watch my son get beat up in football?