If You’re a Man, Have a Code
Every generation of men faces its own crisis. Ours isn’t a lack of opportunity, money, or technology; it’s the slow death of standards. Too many young men wander through life with no backbone, no discipline, and no moral compass. And a man without a code is a danger to himself and everyone around him.
So here’s the truth, the unvarnished, old-fashioned, conservative truth that most people today are too scared to say.
Don’t chase married women.
If she’s married, she is off-limits. End of story. A man with integrity doesn’t touch another man’s vows. You don’t break a home, you don’t become the snake in someone else’s garden, and you don’t let lust turn you into a coward.
Don’t mix pleasure with coworkers.
Workplaces aren’t dating pools. When you blur those lines, you invite drama into the one place you need to stay sharp and disciplined. Careers collapse because someone couldn’t keep their trousers zipped. Be smarter than that.
Don’t touch anything your brother once loved.
There are unwritten rules among men, and this is one of the oldest. Your friend’s past is sacred territory. You don’t rummage around in it. You don’t “accidentally reconnect” with his ex. It’s not romantic, it’s betrayal dressed as convenience.
Don’t even entertain your boy’s girl.
A man with a code doesn’t flirt with his mate’s partner. No late-night texts. No emotional backup role. No ego-boosting attention. If she’s your boy’s girl, she’s invisible to you. Loyalty isn’t complicated.
Don’t lie with a woman you don't trust.
Physical closeness without trust is a disaster waiting to happen. The wrong woman can burn your life down faster than any enemy you’ve ever made. If you can’t trust her with your name, your privacy, or your peace, keep walking.
Because one stupid night can destroy everything.
Your reputation. Your circle. Your health. Your goals. Your peace.
People act like discipline is old-fashioned. It isn’t. It’s survival. A single lapse, one reckless moment, can undo years of hard work and leave you cleaning up a mess you never intended to create.
A man’s code is his shield.
In a world that tells men to “follow their feelings,” a code reminds you to follow your principles. It keeps your life clean. Your friendships are solid. Your future is intact. Your conscience is quiet.
Every man needs that. And the ones who deny it are usually the ones living in chaos.
So hold the line, love. Stand tall.
And don’t apologise for having standards they’re what separate men from boys, and leaders from liabilities.
