Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's Friends

  • Darren Howell

Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's Discussions

What are the guidelines for how a gentleman shows his feelings?

Started this discussion. Last reply by D.J. Apr 10, 2012. 8 Replies

It is generally understood that there are situations where the manly reaction to a situation is to withhold emotion, and that in other situations, it is the reverse (such as manly crying). It is…Continue

Good "Secret Santa" gifts?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joseph Gagin Dec 16, 2011. 3 Replies

Let's keep the ideas under 25$...In particular, for girls, who are arguably more challenging to buy for? Not all girls (particularly the one I have to get a gift for) like purses and nailpolish and…Continue

 

Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's Page

Latest Activity

Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu posted a blog post

The Ultra - Runners

The "Tarahumara people" are worth researching. This is a tribe of people in, I think, Mexico, and it is traditional for them to run up to 200 miles barefoot for a long-distance run to another village. What do you think of this? How does it make you see things?See More
Jun 25, 2012
Carl Monster commented on Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's blog post Jealousy
"I'll tell you that after I have surpassed my own jealous feelings."
May 22, 2012
Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu posted a blog post

Jealousy

Jealousy is a primal thing which, if it is present in excess in a man, must be minimized. I don't struggle with it, but I have a friend who does - he is uncomfortable with me talking to his girlfriend. This is understandable in his case because he is afraid of losing her, as she is his first.Here is this question. When you yourself have surpassed jealous feelings, how do you help another person surpass it themselves? For that matter, how do you help anyone with something negative that they…See More
May 20, 2012
The Original Cody replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"man... I discovered Hurling for the first time last year. Being in Canada, it isn't the most popular sport, but Toronto does have its own little league of Gaelic sports.   I hope to make it out to a game sometime in the summer."
Apr 18, 2012
Aaron Hoover replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"Give wrestling a try... hardest sport you'll ever do besides MMA"
Apr 18, 2012
Aaron Hoover replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"Weightlifting doesnt involve any form of contact, therefore in my opinion it is not exactly what i would define as a "manly" sport, not to say that its not a sport at all. I am an avid weightlifter/power lifter myself, i lift atleast 4…"
Apr 18, 2012
Josh replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"Fencing. I might be biased because it's kind of my thing now, but it's physically and mentally challenging. Perfect for the well-rounded man. "
Apr 18, 2012
Josh replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"So I guess that disqualifies competitive lifting? I wouldn't say that too loudly."
Apr 18, 2012
Aaron Hoover replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"Manly sports have full-on contact. They're not meant for sissys that are afraid to do a little hitting or stuff like that. Examples would be football, wrestling and other full-contact sports."
Apr 18, 2012
The Original Cody replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"sometimes fighting in hockey can change the whole momentum of the game."
Apr 15, 2012
Nick H replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"In hockey, the fights generally follow bit of a code. The participants drop their gloves first to signal their intent, and its stopped once the two fall on the ice (and then would have the leverage to do some real damage). Cheap shots and like are…"
Apr 15, 2012
The Dutch Dastard replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"I can't really agree about the fighting being at all manly. I believe that as manly man have agreed upon playing a game, they have agreed on the rules. I think it bad form to let your frustration come in the way of that. Why can't you…"
Apr 15, 2012
Benjamin Wansley replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"There really is not a manly sport. All sports involve "men" cowering and trying to cheat the system. In my opinion, what makes a sport manly is the discipline and effort put into it. If you not trying in…"
Apr 14, 2012
James Mace replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"Two sides of a coin. Brotherhood (team) versus Independence (solo sports), both equally manly i would say. "
Apr 14, 2012
James Mace replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"Really? In Mayo it does ;)"
Apr 14, 2012
Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu replied to Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's discussion What are the characteristics of a manly sport, vs a non-manly one?
"Are team sports necessarily/generally manlier than individual sports? "
Apr 14, 2012

Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's Photos

Loading…
  • Add Photos
  • View All

Benjamin Maxwell Ionescu's Blog

The Ultra - Runners

Posted on June 25, 2012 at 4:21pm 0 Comments

The "Tarahumara people" are worth researching. This is a tribe of people in, I think, Mexico, and it is traditional for them to run up to 200 miles barefoot for a long-distance run to another village. What do you think of this? How does it make you see things?

Jealousy

Posted on May 20, 2012 at 4:08pm 1 Comment

Jealousy is a primal thing which, if it is present in excess in a man, must be minimized. I don't struggle with it, but I have a friend who does - he is uncomfortable with me talking to his girlfriend. This is understandable in his case because he is afraid of losing her, as she is his first.

Here is this question. When you yourself have surpassed jealous feelings, how do you help another person surpass it themselves? For that matter, how do you help anyone with something…

Continue

The right choice

Posted on January 27, 2012 at 11:21pm 3 Comments

I'm 16 years old, and a boy who is very interested in traditional manhood - hiking, carpentry when I'm older as a hobby, strength and dignity like Roosevelt and Lincoln... those sort of things appeal to me.

But I might be one of the only ones I know who values that kind of life. 99% of my surrounding kids are "Cool rebels who do anything they want" because "We are free and have no regrets", in other words are going after tattoos and piercings (Like the kind that is a bar through your…

Continue

Prioritizing of competence

Posted on October 21, 2011 at 11:09pm 2 Comments

There have been several evenings when I have come home without any assignments to be completed, or external responsibility on my shoulders. That is the prime type of evening for leisure - hike off to the fishing pond, or go for a bike ride and so on.

On the other hand, you might live in a neighbourhood like mine, where despite it being a very normal town, with nothing truly missing except for those fishing ponds or nice bike paths, there is little to be interested in. The other kids…

Continue

Comment Wall

You need to be a member of Art of Manliness to add comments!

Join Art of Manliness

  • No comments yet!
 
 
 

Latest Activity

Andrew commented on Badabing's group Wrestling Fight Club
"Have you guys heard about the new rule changes for freestyle? They were just approved by FILA. There are some big changes that are supposed to make wrestling more exciting and increase scoring."
1 hour ago
Chad commented on Chad's group Interpreters and Translators
"Hello, Todd.  Nice to meet you and thanks for adding yourself to the group.  The group is just getting started but feel free to jump in with a discussion point! "
1 hour ago
IMWilson commented on Eric Sherwood's group Tennessee
"Lived in Southeast Tennessee all my life."
3 hours ago
C.C. Dolph replied to LShieldes's discussion Whistleblowers vs leaks vs security in the group The Great Debate
"The "who's to say?" argument has no real force in my opinion.The problem only arises when you couch the distinction in terms of damage done to parties. The problem disappears when you think of it in…"
5 hours ago
Will replied to J. Hughes's discussion Are we failing at spreading the Word? in the group Christian Men
"Naturally we would expect different answers from those inside the Church and without it.  (I would hope.) We've heard from outside -- naturally, they would see movement away from the Gospel as progress, and we wouldn't.  To start…"
5 hours ago
Will replied to Allen's discussion Identity limbo
"Projection is fun, isn't it?"
5 hours ago
Vytautas replied to Allen's discussion Identity limbo
"Wow, you're still butthurt about women's liberation from the 20s? Now that is some conservatism... you don't even go for the tired, lazy insult to modern feminists but you bring it all the way back to the flappers. You're right…"
5 hours ago
Liam S. replied to J. Hughes's discussion Are we failing at spreading the Word? in the group Christian Men
"Well said, Vy.  I also see quite a lot of talk about "the things we hold most valuable, being eroded" - but once you get into the nitty gritty of what those things are, despite the general perception - people have a hard time…"
5 hours ago

© 2013   Created by Brett McKay.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service