But in a way, that is exactly what I am selling. Fulfillment of masculinity is often sold on the strength of peak experiences: winning battles, pulling women, pure adrenaline, moments of ecstasy. But life ain’t like that. We rarely, if ever, take our car (masculinity) onto a racetrack, so maybe we need a version that works doing the everyday things. We need a masculinity that’s easy to park, with a big trunk, child seats and low fuel consumption. Men need to learn to equip themselves for peace.

