Manly things

By: Dad AKA Matt


Magazines like to tell us what REAL MEN do, so I thought it would be fun to put together a list of Myths, Maybes, and Must-haves for Men. These are obviously just one person’s opinion and completely up for debate! If you have any additions or contradictions, please share (keep it PG, please).

Myths about Manhood:
  • Know how to change the oil in a car
  • Shoot a (insert animal here)
  • Grow a beard 
  • Own a dog 
  • Get in a fight
  • Drink beer
  • Drive a truck
  • Men believe the WWE is real
  • Listen to country music
Maybes for Men:
  • Own a pet 
  • Cut the grass
  • Operate a motor vehicle
  • Know how to whistle 
  • Never order a steak well done

Now that we’ve gotten those out of the way, these are must-haves in your manly toolbelt:
  • Shake someone’s hand firmly while making eye contact
  • Know how to cook at least one good meal, without a recipe
  • Be able to defend your home and loved ones, with or without a weapon
  • Know your worth and don't settle for less
  • Never hit a woman, no matter what. No exceptions.
  • Be willing to try fixing something before throwing it away
  • Be able to read a map (yes I know, GPS on your phone, but what if there’s no service?)
  • Spend time with your family. Because a man that doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a man. 
  • A man would never do something his family would be ashamed of. 
  • A real man doesn’t take loss and disappointment as an excuse to fail but uses it as a catapult to move forward. 
  • A real man can take a loss and maintain his pride. 

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