As I reflect on the recent shifts in our social landscape – a theme I explored in my previous article about the betrayal of trust by a long-time friend – another troubling trend becomes increasingly apparent in the dating scene. This time, it’s about the decline of traditional manhood, particularly in how men approach dating and relationships.
Walking through bars and clubs, a common scene unfolds: men, sheltered behind their drinks or engrossed in their phones, let moment after moment slip by. Opportunities for real, human connection are ignored, even as women nearby give hints and wait for an approach that never comes.
This observation isn’t just mine alone; my conversations with female friends echo the sentiment. They notice a change in energy, a lack of initiative, and a certain passivity that has crept into modern male behavior.
This decline isn’t limited to just social venues. It’s symptomatic of a broader issue, similar to the cowardice and avoidance I detailed in my previous piece about personal betrayal. Here, too, we see a retreat from the values that once defined manhood. Men now seem less inclined to put forth the effort to dress well, to stand out, to make that genuine first impression.
The OnlyFans phenomenon further underscores this trend. Here, men willingly spend their earnings in a digital fantasy world – a world often curated by other men, exploiting this new vulnerability. It’s a sharp turn from reality, where the essence of masculinity is not just overlooked but commodified and exploited.