This is the fourth installment in my “Defining Men” series. The first three are:
Part One: Looking Through the Barbie Lens
Part Two: What is Feminism?
Part Three: Do Feminists Hate Men?

Setting the issue of feminism aside (for the most part), let’s focus more exclusively on men and the issues many of us seem to have in common. I’ll start by citing what many may believe to be one of the ultimate “manly men,” Arnold Schwarzenegger. In his August 25, 2023 newsletter, writer Adam Bornstein (no, Arnold doesn’t write this himself) discusses “The Friendship Crisis.”

One of the common issues among many men today is loneliness (Okay, Arnold may have written the following):

You said making friends as an adult is nearly impossible for you, and you’re struggling. First of all, I want you to know that nothing is wrong with you, and you shouldn’t beat yourself up about it. Remember, we never beat ourselves up; we always get to work.

But why are men more especially lonely than women?

Continue reading Defining Men, Part Four: Do Men Have A Purpose? →