Comments on: The Menaissance: The Death of the Metrosexual and the Rise of the Retrosexual http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/03/29/the-menaissance-the-death-of-the-metrosexual-and-the-rise-of-the-retrosexual/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:29:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Jacob Hill http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/03/29/the-menaissance-the-death-of-the-metrosexual-and-the-rise-of-the-retrosexual/comment-page-2/#comment-329628 Jacob Hill Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:32:03 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=9682#comment-329628 Honestly, I see his point. Men are weaker, less self-dependant, and more…flowery if you will. Within 50 years we went from Clint Eastwood and John Wayne, to Justin Bieber and Adam Lambert. That’s two of the most manly men is history, Vs two of the weakest and most feminine. I have joined the Menaissance. I say let that chesthair grow.

]]> By: Dr. CS. Lawrence http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/03/29/the-menaissance-the-death-of-the-metrosexual-and-the-rise-of-the-retrosexual/comment-page-2/#comment-279830 Dr. CS. Lawrence Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:33:56 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=9682#comment-279830 I tend to agree with Jeremy L.
A Man makes his own path in the world, seeks to improve it and leave a good legacy. What use is a man who does not improve that around him. To live with honour, integrity, commitment, and constant striving for improvement is a worthy goal. A REAL Man is not influenced by shallow, instant gratification, less than upright behaviour because ‘everyone else’ thinks it’s funny, cool, or acceptable, nor the social or peer pressure commonly advocated in what is accepted as ‘okay’ in the world. A REAL Man walks his own path, strives to EARN respect, is a leader (even if only in his own life), and is strong in the conviction of his own life.
When we consider courage and bravery then we have to accept that fear affects everyone, however understanding fear opens a door to overcoming it. Fear is basically that of the unknown (that which has not yet happened), facing this with understanding takes courage but based in a clear view of reality. A REAL Man looks and observes life, especially his own, and makes his decisions based upon his observations. To follow the crowd is sometimes acceptable however to think carefully before you act is a wise precaution, so many do not!
Take control of your life, make YOUR decisions based on your morals, standards, experiences, understanding, and learning… then you can say you are yourself. Some sacrifice is required in life especially for those who are lesser men and for those who are weaker, more vulnerable than you. Live honourably and if you don’t know how to then find out where to learn how to do so and become so.
Many accept the easy path because the majority walk this, being a Man requires you sometimes take the harder path because it is right, not popular. Stand up and be counted, even if it is only before your family, earn respect and you will grow to be Manly and wise. That is a very small part of Manliness but it is a good start.
CS. Lawrence
An Englishman from the old school.

]]> By: madmax http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/03/29/the-menaissance-the-death-of-the-metrosexual-and-the-rise-of-the-retrosexual/comment-page-2/#comment-279704 madmax Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:13:22 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=9682#comment-279704 thanks for the article. My father is very masculine. I am no sissy now, but as a child , I was. My father was very masculine even as a child. I don’t understand why the differencies, but I made a study out of this. All very interesting, great website

]]> By: Feliks http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/03/29/the-menaissance-the-death-of-the-metrosexual-and-the-rise-of-the-retrosexual/comment-page-2/#comment-112861 Feliks Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:13:53 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=9682#comment-112861 Your presentation is going direct to the burning point of 21 century!
The man like real man is attacked sabotaged abused and sometimes accused from feminist and homosexual organisation .We have decline in quality of family union .
Man needs help new life compass !

]]> By: Larry Donnelly http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/03/29/the-menaissance-the-death-of-the-metrosexual-and-the-rise-of-the-retrosexual/comment-page-2/#comment-108584 Larry Donnelly Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:24:33 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=9682#comment-108584 Here are song lyrics I come up with a while back and I think they might fit your concept:

A Retrosexual Man

It ain’t easy these days to be a guy
Got to be caring and sensitive, even have a good cry
Have a facial, be well groomed, read Robert Bly
Watch your carbs and an episode of Queer eye

But baby I’m old school…
I’ll get the door and pay for our date
I’ll get there on time; I’m not fashionably late
I’ll work hard all day and kick some ass at night
I need time with the boys, but you’ll never be out of sight

Because Baby…
I’m a roaring retrosexual
A throw back
From a simpler time
When men were men
And not confused
I’m meat and potatoes
Football and a beer in a can
I am what I am
And I’m a Retrosexual man

My cologne is WD-40 and Old Spice
Like a good cigar and Jack on ice
When problems come, I don’t run to a shrink
I could give a damn what GQ would think
Flannel and denim is as fancy as I get
Meditation is a lake and a fish in the net

You see I am old school…
I’ll get the door and pay for our date
I’ll get there on time, I’m not fashionably late
I’ll work hard all day and kick some ass at night
I need time with the boys, but you’ll never be out of sight

I’m a roaring retrosexual
…. It’s a matter of factual
A throw back – to a simpler time
… It’s the attitude, strictly casual
When men were men
… Never fake, always actual
And we weren’t confused
… I don’t come with a manual
I’m meat and potatoes
…But don’t think I’m not intellectual
I like football… and beer in a can
…. It wasn’t something gradual
I’ve always been, I’ll always be
I am what I am
And I’m your Retrosexual man

Baby, can you deal with it?? Oh I knew you could
I’m yours always, I’m your Retrosexual man.

Copyright 2004
Larry “Retro of Center” Donnelly
Lorenzo Donnelli Musix, October 2004

]]> By: dylan http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/03/29/the-menaissance-the-death-of-the-metrosexual-and-the-rise-of-the-retrosexual/comment-page-2/#comment-108262 dylan Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:50:32 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=9682#comment-108262 That was awesome great job. Love the optimism of it as well

]]> By: Chris http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/03/29/the-menaissance-the-death-of-the-metrosexual-and-the-rise-of-the-retrosexual/comment-page-2/#comment-106589 Chris Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:47:29 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=9682#comment-106589 Great talk, Brett!!!

Well…except for that whole Freemasons thing. As was stated above, we Roman Catholics would be looked upon quite disdainfully for joining that organization.

However, Catholic men are quite free to join the Knights of Columbus!!! I, like both of my grandfathers, am a Fourth Degree Knight and very proud to be such.

]]> By: Another Mom http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/03/29/the-menaissance-the-death-of-the-metrosexual-and-the-rise-of-the-retrosexual/comment-page-2/#comment-105440 Another Mom Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:53:48 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=9682#comment-105440 Love the term retrosexual!

As a mom of 3 boys, I need all the help I can get. Love the site. : )

]]> By: John http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/03/29/the-menaissance-the-death-of-the-metrosexual-and-the-rise-of-the-retrosexual/comment-page-2/#comment-102962 John Wed, 26 May 2010 18:04:32 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=9682#comment-102962 Brett,

Always loved the blog…but Freemasons???!!!

You do realize that your Roman Catholic readers would be excommunicated for joining the nefarious lodge, don’t you?

I’m one of those readers.

]]> By: Nuria http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/03/29/the-menaissance-the-death-of-the-metrosexual-and-the-rise-of-the-retrosexual/comment-page-2/#comment-101074 Nuria Mon, 10 May 2010 09:03:14 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=9682#comment-101074 Great speech! Yay, death to the Metrosexuals! (figuratively, of course). I’ve always thought being a real man equals to “growing a good pair”, which is exactly what I perceive from this site. It has nothing to do with sexual orientation – hey, it doesn’t even have to do with sex itself.
Kudos!

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