It’s my hope that For Husbands will be a forum for men searching to illustrate the difference between “husband” and “married man” with their lives. The semantic difference may be entirely my own creation, but I believe the difference between a “married man” and a “husband” begins with perspective. How many times have you heard the phrase “married man” in positive context? It seems its use is usually to describe a symptom – a reason one cannot hang out with the boys or drool over a magazine cover. It’s about emphasizing oneness over obligation.
It is not my intent to offer advice. There may be times when I feel I can generalize an experience enough to offer tips or warnings, but this is not an advice column. I hope to answer more questions than I answer, to stimulate conversation, and to be painfully honest. One of the most important things I hope will happen when husbands visit this blog is that moment when they’ll say, “It’s not just me” or “This IS normal” – even “Maybe I’m NOT a failure.
So feel free to comment. Offer your wisdom. Ask your questions. If you feel inspired, ask me about joining the blog as an author. Whatever your level of involvement, welcome. My name is Thomas. As of the writing of this article, I am 30, and I have been married for 6 weeks.
