I’m a fairly new reader who, like so many others, was referred to this blog by a good friend. All too often, my friend and I would feel as though something was fundamentally wrong with many of our fellow males, but we couldn’t quite articulate what it was. After reading your articles and the well-written comments many people have posted, it is a great comfort to know there are other like-minded gentlemen in the world who see the problems our society has. The simple fact this site exists at all is a huge sign of hope that we can start to turn things around.

As for what could be done in 2010, one possibility could be to explore more deeply some of the root causes of why masculinity in western society is in such a confused state—or, put differently, how we got to the mess we’re in today. Was it a failing of the post-WWII generation to pass on their knowledge? Did we lose our sense of honor in the decadence of the 1960s-70s? This would certainly be a massive (and likely debatable) topic—and perhaps too in-depth for a blog—but I would be curious to hear the theories other men have about this. Personally, I don’t see our current shortcomings as being the fault of women or the feminist movement per se, but rather something we allowed ourselves to sink into. Men weren’t attacked by women insomuch as men simply failed to be men—and I’m curious to learn why.

That being said, I’ll be happy reading pretty much whatever you two post. Best wishes for an excellent year!

Keep up the good work!