Many writers on the topic of manhood discuss it almost exclusively within the context of attracting and seducing women. Although I agree that women are naturally attracted to men of value, I sincerely hope that womens’ approval isn’t the only means for measuring our worth as men. There are also many writers that discuss other aspects about manhood: “Christian Man”, “Pick Up Artist”, “Male Leadership”, “Larger Penis”, “Bodybuilding”, “Warrior Spirit”, “Better Lover”… There certainly seems to be plenty of ways to prove your manhood to others. But this begs the question, whenever you’re not proving that you are successfully carrying the mantle of manhood, how do you know you’re still holding onto it? If you’re not looking into the mirror, how do you know your face still exists?
This blog will certainly discuss the above topics, at least in partiality. But this blog in its entirety will be an agenda-free zone to discuss the who, where, what, when, why, and how of simply “being a man”. Many people take it for granted that when a boy becomes an adult he automatically “becomes a man”. I do not. I perceive that many men, and women too, have questions about the art of “being a man”. I know I had, and continue to have, many questions. In my search for the answers, I have realized that there are far too few sources for useful, unbiased information. I feel that this is ironic, a stark opposition to the dire need we all have for powerful yet elegant men in our lives.I welcome all comments and questions by the readers. I do not profess to be an expert, but I do profess my desire to be of assistance to you. And hopefully you will be of assistance to me in my journey. I call it a “journey” because I don’t feel that “manhood” is a certificate you earn and then you’re done with the work. It’s not something you “fix”, it’s something you “stay on top of”. The original title for this blog was “Maintaining Manhood”, because, for many guys, this area of their lives doesn’t come naturally or easily. And even when they get things “fixed” they have to work hard to “maintain”.
Secondly, let me point out that I have chosen to write under an assumed name. I am revealing very little biographical information about myself on this blog. That is intentional. The very nature of the topic, combined with my own discussion of things in my personal life (for example, my relationship with my family) compels me to protect my identity to some reasonable degree. Also, I don’t want the readers’ acceptance of my opinions to be clouded by their knowledge of my demographics (”Well of course Gotham thinks that. He thinks that because he’s *insert adjective here*). In time, many of the readers will actually know or discover my identity. However, for now at least, I think it best to not put my birthname on this blog. In advance I thank those of you who know my real-life identity for keeping the secret safe.
And, finally, let me advise the readers that this is my first foray into web-publishing, so I welcome any suggestions for improvement.
Welcome to all. Welcome to you.
GR
