Eric Sentell says if two people view marriage as a temporary commitment, then they will probably treat it as such. When discussing divorce in his critique of American culture, The Closing of the American Mind, Allan Bloom argues that our society is quickly adopting a no-risk, low-stakes, consequence-free attitude toward marriage and the family. If […]
Marriage isn’t just about making each other happy, it’s about making each other better people. Eric Sentell discusses families of origin, engaging the “crazy cycle,” and navigating conflict in a marriage. The real wonder is not how hard marriage proves to be after the honeymoon wears off, but rather that it is manageable at all. […]
Mike McQueary has been vehemently criticized for his response to witnessing Jerry Sandusky’s rape of a ten year-old boy on a Friday night in March 2002. People universally agree that McQueary should have put a stop to the rape rather than leave “distraught.” As it turns out, an anonymous friend recently leaked an email from […]
I’d like to thank Bo – the wild-eyed, cursing attendant at my local towing company – for reminding me what it means to be a man. He rattled my core without intending or realizing it, and I became a little better for it. So thanks, Bo. A few weeks ago, my wife threw me a […]
This piece is part of a special series on the End of Gender. This series includes bloggers from HyperVocal, Role/Reboot, Good Men Project, The Huffington Post, Salon, Ms. Magazine, YourTango, Psychology Today, Princess Free Zone,The Next Great Generation, and Man-Making. I grew up in a working-class family that places a high value on education. That’s why I’m immune to the economic, social, and personal turmoil […]
Shortly after tying the knot, a friend asked if I wanted to watch a football game at a local bar and grill. I hesitated. “Maybe. Let me check with the wife first.” Then I quickly added, “I’m probably forgetting some plans we’ve already made, but if not, then I’m definitely in.” The sinking feeling in […]
Women expect more from their husbands than ever before. The days of us husbands putting our feet up or refusing to share our feelings are long gone. Though we acknowledge this shift, we struggle to adapt to these new expectations since we lack role models for doing so. When I talk to other young married […]
