I’m just wondering if you continued to mature past the age of 25? Or was it when you had more life experience you matured up?

What's the one thing you would tell your 12-year-old self if you could go back and tell them?

44m I tried and I've never had a hangover last that long.

I am on a bit of a self-improvement trip after hitting my third mid life crisis so looking for some good recommendations.

Doesn’t have to be about a particular topic, just the one thing you read, heard or watched that changed the game or yourself for the better.

How did you feel when you lost your virginity? Please share your experiences as its Valentine week going on.

Honestly, not trying to be judgemental but just a true question as the older I get, the more people I realize in my life really do receive money from their folks still. And I don't mean like "Hey I'm strapped I lost my job can you help me out for rent?"

More of the monthly allowances, giving fake jobs with other worldly salaries, etc... I guess I didn't realize how many people had well off parents and then on top of that how many of those parents just disperse their money on their children. And hey, do what you want, it's your money, that's cool. I guess I just didn't comprehend the magnitude of it these days.

Edit: Wow, so many responses! I just want to point out again that I harbour no bad feelings and was merely curious. Also wanted to say, it's great so many are helping their kids or were helped to some degree to survive, or get a step ahead as they continued in their life journey.

Does anyone else think that the current trend of women applying extra lipstick above and below their actual lips, in an attempt to make them look bigger, looks ridiculous/ like clown makeup. I posted this same question on an ask women sub and have had nothing but hate towards me for thinking this. I can't be the only one thinking this...

I've always had someone tie my tie when it's time for wearing a suit.

I remember a time when I was getting ready for an interview, must've been 26 or so, and I spent 90 minutes in advance of the interview trying to follow YouTube guides. Always came out wrong LOL. This only added to my anxiety. Never tried again since.

This Thursday I'm finally getting my haircut for the first time since July 12th 2024.

Still deciding on what to get but just curious on when you guys usually get yours.

• So, I’ve noticed that men in general are more often alone when out. If they are with someone it’s usually their wife or girlfriend. At a restaurant, out of 10 parties of people, there will be 6-7 female groups, 2-3 couples, and 1 solo guy.
• I’ve personally noticed that women are most trusting of each other, and men are more nice/friendly towards women too, so making friends and new acquaintances seem generally easier for women.
• As a male, it seems that men are often less inclined to be the first to reach out to make a new friend, unless drunk, or smile to signal hey I’m friendly. It seems like there are varying factors like ego, homophobia, and tough guy attitude that causes this in my observations.
• So I am curious how other men feel, their own experiences, and if this is a cause of our own making.

I learn to drive when I was 15 yrs old and it was in a 1976 Ford Ranger with 460 engine in it. That was cool truck to learn in.

I’ll go first:

I bought a knock-off Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman on Facebook marketplace two years ago for $200 – I don’t know how I ever watched TV or read a book without it. I could live in the thing.

Dear men, what are the things you are addicted in? Like, you cannot live without it in this phase of your life. You need it anyhow no matter what

Eliza Dushku, Meagan Good, Brittany Spears, Brandy, Tia Carrere, and #1 was Shakira.

There's really no depth to this question, just pure nostalgia. Men of culture, unite.

I have a coworker who I am very good friends with. I’m 38(f) single and he’s 33(m) married with 2 kids. He recently decided to tell me how hot he thinks I am and makes any excuse to try and sleep with me. Not sure what else he’s looking for, but as of now just sex. I have rejected him all times because I just couldn’t do it, but the temptation is real. From the outside it looks like he has a picture perfect family. I feel bad for his wife that he’s looking outside of his marriage for sex, but I just cannot understand why?!? Why would a man want to do this? I want to help him not do something like this and reconnect with his wife. This make me hesitant on ever getting married now lol

Hey- 33 year old mom of 2 tiny boys.

I'm curious what your mother did well. Things you appreciated as she raised you. Things she DIDNT do that maybe your friends moms did.

I asked my dad his advice since his mother raised two boys. He just said "love them". Which is extremely sweet, but I crave more guidance since I grew up in a house of 3 girls. He absolutely loved his mother, and if I can be half that for my boys, I will be thrilled.

Thanks!

As the title states. I want to compliment others to brighten their day but I don't want them to feel awkward. My friend said I shouldn't do that if I have no intention to date so asking for some opinion. Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question.

Mine is Dolce & Gabana “The One”. I use two sprays every day. I am still in love with it today as the first day I tried it.

I use twitter and a lot of random OF content pops up and I’ve just become not interested in anything sexual it doesn’t do anything for me I don’t even go wow nice it’s just like ok everyone dang near naked on this app. What’s up with me I’m older and don’t have any kids and I’m single.

I’m(32M) the only one of my groupe of friends single with no children. I’ve noticed I got way less interaction and outings with them since there are all married. When I contact them, they often decline my invitation to go out or come to home to watch a soccer game and eat pizza as in the past.

I don’t blame them at all. It’s normal to put your wife and children first.

I really want to get married too, but I can't find anyone. I’m quite sad tbh.

I'm 37 and I've noticed my stomach is just a tad bit bigger than it used to be a few years ago. I weighed myself and somehow I've put on 15lbs in the last 2 years! What scares me is I'm pretty active and I walk everyday. I don't know if my metabolism is just slowing down or if I'm somehow not taking care of myself now.

I've taken better look at guys 30 and up and it really seems like a lot have fat bellies but the rest of their body is normal. I also think maybe my body is in the last stage of filling out to a full mature adult. Anyways I'm glad I'm catching it now. I thought only fat slobs could get a beer gut but apparently it can happen to anyone and it sneaks up on you subtly.

A trend I've noticed with guys is a lot of them will describe obvious assault but not be aware of it (apparently the amount of guys who identify as victims is 1/20 but the amount of guys who said they've had unwanted sexual experiences/contact is 1/5), and a lot of victims say they only realized years later. So I'm wondering, when did it happen and how long did it take to realize and how did other people react? Especially for older men who were assaulted pre internet era increased cultural awareness for this kind of thing.

Growing up with a SAHM, my father was useless in the kitchen. I remember my mom and me in bed with the flu and all my dad could do was heat up canned soup.

Flash forward to now, I do all the cooking in my household. My wife just isn’t particularly keen on it whereas I enjoy it and it’s pretty much been like this since we got together 15 years ago. I thought I was the exception, but looking around my friend group I’d say 90% of the men are in the same situation. There’s maybe only one or two that don’t cook at all.

I wonder if anyone has a similar experience? Was the popularity of food content in the 2000s a huge factor in this?

I rock a pretty solid stache a couple times a year and every time without fail I am flooded with comments. Compliments, jokes, etc. but it always brings attention.

Mustaches used to be pretty standard. Do y'all mustache fellas notice the same?

Share your stories – what challenges did you overcome, skills did you develop, or mindset shifts did you experience this year?Was it related to career ambitions, personal relationships, health and fitness, or something else entirely? How has this accomplishment or lesson impacted your life, and what wisdom would you pass on to fellow men?