Shaving, Skincare and Grooming Advice for Men https://www.themodestman.com/category/grooming/ An Honest, Practical Men’s Fashion Blog Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:05:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.themodestman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cropped-TMM-Logo_squared-180x180.png Shaving, Skincare and Grooming Advice for Men https://www.themodestman.com/category/grooming/ 32 32 15 Ways Men Self-Sabotage Their Success Without Realizing It https://www.themodestman.com/ways-men-self-sabotage-success-2/ https://www.themodestman.com/ways-men-self-sabotage-success-2/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:01:50 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=674759 Success isn’t just about hard work. It’s also about the silent habits that slowly chip away at your potential while convincing you that you’re “doing fine.” The truth is, most men aren’t losing because they’re lazy. They’re losing because they’re blind to the patterns holding them back. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck despite Read more arrow about 15 Ways Men Self-Sabotage Their Success Without Realizing It

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15 Ways Society Quietly Guilt-Trips Men for Wanting Peace https://www.themodestman.com/how-society-guilt-trips-men-for-peace/ https://www.themodestman.com/how-society-guilt-trips-men-for-peace/#respond Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:11:26 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=663406 You’re not asking for much. You’re not trying to escape your family, quit your job, or move to a cabin in the woods. You just want a little quiet—some space where nobody needs you for five minutes. But somehow, the world makes you feel bad for it. From your phone buzzing nonstop to people assuming Read more arrow about 15 Ways Society Quietly Guilt-Trips Men for Wanting Peace

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19 Ways Modern Women Spot Insecurity in Men Over 40 https://www.themodestman.com/how-women-spot-insecure-men-over-40/ https://www.themodestman.com/how-women-spot-insecure-men-over-40/#respond Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:09:54 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=662926 After 40, confidence should come naturally, but for many men, it becomes something they try to prove. Modern women can read that energy instantly. They notice when confidence feels rehearsed, when charm feels forced, and when control hides fear. What once worked in younger years, humor, bravado, or silence, no longer passes unnoticed. Today’s women Read more arrow about 19 Ways Modern Women Spot Insecurity in Men Over 40

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18 Misconceptions About Marriage That Keep Men Unhappy https://www.themodestman.com/marriage-myths-that-make-men-unhappy/ https://www.themodestman.com/marriage-myths-that-make-men-unhappy/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:17:45 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=661043 Marriage isn’t the finish line–it’s the starting point of a lifelong partnership that constantly evolves. Yet, many men enter it with outdated expectations or half-true beliefs about what marriage “should” be. These misconceptions can quietly drain happiness, creating tension and resentment over time. Understanding what’s real versus what’s assumed can help men build stronger, more Read more arrow about 18 Misconceptions About Marriage That Keep Men Unhappy

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16 Things Men Do Out of Kindness That Get Misread as Weakness https://www.themodestman.com/kindness-men-show-misread-as-weakness/ https://www.themodestman.com/kindness-men-show-misread-as-weakness/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:42:05 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=660853 You’ve given your time, forgiven more than once, bent over backwards—and still gotten labeled a pushover. You feel the weight of being “too kind” in a world that rewards tough skins. This article calls BS on that. You’ll see 16 everyday acts you probably do (or did) out of goodwill—and how those same moves can Read more arrow about 16 Things Men Do Out of Kindness That Get Misread as Weakness

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17 Cultural Shifts Men Say Confuse Them And How They’re Adapting https://www.themodestman.com/cultural-shifts-men-are-facing/ https://www.themodestman.com/cultural-shifts-men-are-facing/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:18:05 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=660832 Have you ever felt like someone changed the rulebook while you were busy paying the bills? One minute you’re told to be strong and stoic, the next you’re expected to be emotionally fluent and talk about “feelings.” It’s not that men hate change; it’s that change keeps happening faster than we can Google what’s next. The Read more arrow about 17 Cultural Shifts Men Say Confuse Them And How They’re Adapting

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Sorry Moms, But Dads Are Winning the Parenting Game in These 15 Ways https://www.themodestman.com/ways-dads-are-winning-at-parenting/ https://www.themodestman.com/ways-dads-are-winning-at-parenting/#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:34:50 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=660467 Let’s be honest: dads have long been treated like the comic relief in parenting. The guy who “tries” while Mom runs the real show. But that’s old news. Modern dads are not just helping—they’re winning in ways nobody talks about. From teaching kids to fail better to bringing calm when chaos hits, today’s fathers are rewriting what Read more arrow about Sorry Moms, But Dads Are Winning the Parenting Game in These 15 Ways

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The 18 Things That Made Boomers Tough and Gen Z Soft https://www.themodestman.com/boomer-vs-gen-z-cultural-differences/ https://www.themodestman.com/boomer-vs-gen-z-cultural-differences/#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:55:42 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=660446 Here’s the truth: Boomers didn’t get participation trophies. They got chores, curfews, and a good reminder that life doesn’t care about your feelings. They learned grit the hard way, and it shaped how they approached work, marriage, and survival. Meanwhile, Gen Z grew up with smartphones, safe spaces, and instant comfort. It’s not their fault, but Read more arrow about The 18 Things That Made Boomers Tough and Gen Z Soft

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17 Must-Read Books to Bring the Passion Back Into Your Relationship https://www.themodestman.com/books-to-reignite-relationship-passion/ https://www.themodestman.com/books-to-reignite-relationship-passion/#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:29:04 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=660335 Even the strongest relationships can lose their spark over time. Life’s responsibilities, routines, and quiet resentments can dim the excitement that once came so naturally. But passion isn’t lost, it just changes shape. The right book can remind you why you fell in love, teach you how to reconnect, and show you that real intimacy Read more arrow about 17 Must-Read Books to Bring the Passion Back Into Your Relationship

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Only Men With Controlling Wives Can Relate To These 16 Frustrating Things https://www.themodestman.com/signs-of-a-controlling-wife/ https://www.themodestman.com/signs-of-a-controlling-wife/#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:08:24 +0000 https://www.themodestman.com/?p=660277 Living with a controlling wife can wear a man down in ways most people never notice. You start out thinking it’s small stuff, her preferences and her quirks, but before long, your whole life revolves around what she wants and how she wants it. You still love her. You still want the marriage to work. Read more arrow about Only Men With Controlling Wives Can Relate To These 16 Frustrating Things

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