Men's Perspectives
A Man’s Guide To The Embarrassment Of Buying Lingerie
Lets face it, we men are obsessed with women’s bodies and yet if I needed to tell someone the size of her breasts the best I could probably muster would be “just about right” and if she were to ask me right now what her dress size was I would probably mutter that it didn’t make her bum look big at all. This is in part due to my ever-present attempt to gain brownie points and not spend the night sleeping in the kitchen with the dog, but it is in one big part due to my ignorance. Ask her what size my waist is and she could tell you without a second’s hesitation. It really isn’t that difficult to find out this information either and the list of instructions on how to find out would consist solely of:
By LaMarion Zieglerabout a year ago in Men
What’s the Difference and Which Jacket Should You Buy?
When it comes to stylish, functional outerwear, few pieces rival the popularity of puffer and quilted jackets. Both are versatile, insulated, and suitable for various seasons, yet they differ in structure, warmth, and style. If you're trying to decide which option fits your wardrobe needs, understanding the core differences between these two designs is essential.
By Eleanor Blakeabout a year ago in Men
The Weight He Carried
The village was quiet now. What had once echoed with gunfire and shouted commands was now still, its dust settling in the corners of broken buildings and shattered windows. In the middle of what remained stood a soldier, silent, motionless, staring at a torn photo in his hand. His name was Elias. He had survived. Not everyone did. They called it a "successful mission." Objectives met, area secured, threats neutralized. That’s what the report would say. But the report wouldn’t mention the boy with the soccer ball who ran too close. It wouldn’t describe the sound of a friend’s last breath. It wouldn’t talk about the fire in Elias’s chest that never left—not from bullets, but from guilt. War had marked him in ways no medal could redeem. Before the uniform, Elias had been someone else entirely. A dreamer. A mechanic. A man who loved the smell of oil and grease, who believed in small towns and big promises. He joined to protect something—to matter. He never imagined how much of himself he would lose trying. There was one thing that kept him grounded during his deployments: letters. She wrote every week. Her name was Ava. She didn’t fill the pages with questions or worry. She filled them with memories—of rainy days spent under blankets, of dancing barefoot in the kitchen, of dreams they hadn’t lived yet. Elias never wrote back. Not because he didn’t want to, but because he didn’t know how to explain the things he saw. How do you describe the sound of silence after an explosion? How do you tell someone you love that you’ve stopped dreaming altogether? One morning, after a long night of rain and restless sleep, Elias was walking back from patrol when it happened. His unit was ambushed just before dawn. In the chaos, his closest friend, Cole, was hit. Elias tried to drag him back behind cover, but there was blood—too much. Cole grabbed his wrist, stared into his eyes, and said just three words before going still: “Don’t forget me.” He never did. When Elias finally returned home, everyone said the same thing: “You’re lucky.” “You made it.” “Welcome back.” But he didn’t feel lucky. The world seemed too loud, too fast. He found it hard to breathe in quiet rooms. Crowds made his skin crawl. Every shadow felt like it carried a memory. He saw Ava again. She ran to him, threw her arms around him, held him like a lifeline. But he couldn’t hold her back—not the same way. There was a wall now, invisible but solid. They tried. Dinners. Walks. Quiet nights under starlight. But Elias had changed. His body was home, but parts of him had never made it back. One evening, Ava found him sitting alone on the floor, their wedding photo in one hand and Cole’s dog tags in the other. She sat beside him. For a long time, neither of them spoke. Then he whispered, “I should have done more. I should’ve saved him.” She didn’t tell him it wasn’t his fault. She didn’t offer hollow comfort. She just leaned her head on his shoulder and said, “You’re still saving him, every day you remember.” Healing didn’t come all at once. It never really does. But little by little, Elias started to find pieces of himself again. In laughter that returned without warning. In the warmth of Ava’s hand in his. In the quiet, steady beating of his own heart. He began writing letters—not to send, but to say what he never could before. Some were to Cole. Some to the boy with the soccer ball. Some to the part of himself he left behind. And in that silence, something softened. Not erased, not forgotten—but carried. Because some weights are too heavy to put down. But with love, you learn how to carry them.
By Jibran Khanabout a year ago in Men
I Wish I’d Failed my Driving Test!
In my late teens all my friends had cars. To put it bluntly, every single one of them drove rather dangerously and crashed multiple times. I don’t know how they all survived that period, but the worst that happened was a broken kneecap.
By Simon Aylwardabout a year ago in Men
The Garage Grind: How Cold Concrete Beats Shiny Gyms
Look, I tried the whole "real gym" thing. You know the drill: shiny machines reflecting overly-ambitious New Year's resolutions, the faint smell of industrial cleaner mixed with… is that cologne? Or protein farts? Hard to tell. And the soundtrack? Grunts, clanging metal, and the constant, low hum of a hundred conversations you really don't want to overhear. Plus, waiting for the bench press felt like queuing for the last lifeboat on the Titanic. Not exactly motivating.
By Ziafat Ullahabout a year ago in Men
Mike Savage of New Canaan: Building a Life Beyond the Balance Sheet
In a world where success is often measured by titles and numbers, Mike Savage of New Canaan is redefining what it means to live a full and meaningful life. As the CEO and exclusive shareholder of 1-800Accountant, he has earned recognition as a leader in virtual accounting. But beyond his business acumen, Mike Savage is an individual with deeply rooted passions, creativity, and a strong sense of personal purpose.
By Mike Savage New Canaanabout a year ago in Men
The Day I Let Go
The Day I Let Go There’s a moment, not as dramatic as in the movies, when the heart quietly realizes it can’t keep holding on. It doesn’t come with tears or screaming or fireworks—it comes with silence. A silence so complete, it feels like the end and the beginning all at once.
By Muhammad Aizazabout a year ago in Men
The Last Letter from the Mountain. AI-Generated.
Story: The cold wind stung David’s face as he stood at the base of the mountain trail, his gloved hands clenched tightly around the straps of his backpack. Above him, the sky was a dull gray, not yet broken by dawn. The air was thin, dry, and biting—just as he remembered it, though it had been nearly twenty years since he last stood here.
By AFTAB KHANabout a year ago in Men
Why Self-Love Is the First Step to Finding True Love
Modern dating is usually mixed up with what friends, social media, and fairy tales tell us to want. Were told to look for that one person who will fill our gaps or make us feel whole. But chasing that idea puts our happiness in someone elses hands, and thats a heavy load. Real, lasting love starts with the way we treat and think about ourselves. When we accept our own quirks and give ourselves a little respect, we make space for a truly honest bond instead of one based on need.
By Olivia Smithabout a year ago in Men
Elon Musk and the Rise of the America Party
When the history books of the 21st century are written, they will not simply list Elon Musk as an entrepreneur, engineer, or innovator. Instead, they will paint him as a singular figure who bridged technology, business, and, perhaps most surprisingly, politics. The rise of the America Party marked a seismic shift in U.S. politics, and at the center of it all stood Musk — a man often described as the closest thing to a real-life Tony Stark.
By Noor Hussainabout a year ago in Men
