Two Sides of the Same Coin
Some things endure. They weather time, resist trends, and stand unmoved by the howling winds of culture and criticism. Masculinity is one. Being a gentleman, another. Today, we find ourselves caught in a curious paradox—where maturity and youth are no longer seen as natural allies, but as opposing forces. Yet in truth, they are simply two sides of the same coin. Forged from the same metal. Hardened by trial. Honed by purpose. On one side stands the older man, seasoned by life. He has lived by a code—perhaps unspoken, but deeply felt. He holds doors, holds his tongue, and holds fast to values he was once applauded for. These values, rooted in honour, responsibility, and quiet strength, seem increasingly at odds with the modern narrative. Now, he finds himself labelled outdated, or worse, dangerous. Not because he has changed—but because the world around him has shifted its understanding of what it means to be a man. On the other side stands the younger man, still untested, b...