
Originally Posted by
ScotchGuard02
Just because times change and social norms change, that doesn't mean our characters as human being changes over time. Trust, fidelity, friendship, loyalty are not just character traits written in books. These are real and will build within you character traits that will strengthen you from within. Don't go crazy and sleep with every woman you see. Transactional sex or "hook ups" is meaning less and will leave you feeling even more empty.
You asked for advice so this is my advice. Go and clean your room and keep it clean. You can't control what's happened to you with your girlfriend leaving you but you can control something. Start small. Clean you room and control just that portion of your life. The simple act of cleaning your room will give you responsibility. It is stepping up to responsibility that builds character. When you clean your room, you want to keep clean clothes in your room so do your laundry. You don't want to put clean clothes on a dirty body so make sure your personal hygiene is up to snuff. Work on one aspect of your life at a time and build your character as a man. I don't mean a man that's able to bed 10 women in 1 night. I mean a man that gives his word and keeps it, a man who protects those that are unable to protect themselves, I could go on but this is not the forum. In other words, take on responsibility and complete them. There is NO quick fix. Healing takes time. You have the power within you to become a great man. Keep moving forward. Hey, I'm an old fart and believe responsibility builds men (and women). My .02