There are few things more pathetic than feeling the need to point out your masculinity. So what? Is that your greatest accomplishment? Being born with external plumbing?
The issue I have, which only gets stronger the more I learn about history and other cultures, is that "real masculinity" is a constantly shifting target.
When it is different things to different people at different times, there's little point in arguing what is "real."
Ok so why are so many of it's proponents (This version of true masculinity) running round burning down stuff and building nothing but a longer rap sheet?
These people who go on about being "masculine men" or similar rubbish are always terrified and pathetic little people who make a toddler having a tantrum look emotionally mature.
"That's a woman's job" -- GTFO with that BS. I -wish- I had learned more about how to cook, clean and other 'female' jobs growing up. My knife skills suck. I can't sew. I know enough to do bare minimum and my life is worse for it.
Ever notice how on the right, "masculinity" is both something that can be taken away if you behave the wrong way, but also something immutable to who you are biologically, based entirely on whose human rights need to be trampled on at that moment?
only closeted gays and sexually insecure men can not stop taking about what is masculinity, and in almost 100% cases they project their insecurities on others
go have a look at a profile of soldiers on the frontline in ukraine, you will see artists, saxofonists, dentists, stand-up comedians, comicbook artists, designers, developers, therapists, etc, etc, I am sure there main preoccupation is swinging their dicks in futile discussions about masculinity
So people born with penises and Republicans are men, right got it. So does that mean I'm a transgender, just asking so that I know that other people are deciding my gender. So do I need to tell others that I am not a man? This is so confusing all the things that make me a he!
I have enjoyed being a man, and it would be foolhardy of me to think I had a whole lot to do with it. I think of my mom who always did her best for us. I fall on my knees in gratitude to my wife for really showing me the way, and to my daughters, who made me want to be better.
real masculinity is defined entirely interpersonally. people need to stop defining masculinity as stoicism and gentlemanliness combines. masculinity is being male. stoicism is being stoic. gentlemanliness is being a gentleman. let things be separate, expand your understanding instead of compacting.
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Your content is pure joy.
Your comments are deeply sincere and real.
You're so amazing Karl. Seriously
Not realize they are self-reporting.
When it is different things to different people at different times, there's little point in arguing what is "real."
But also, fuck that guy.
Others think "strength is for protecting others"
Which of these a person follows tells you a lot about them.
This leftist will make them eat their words.
Has to be a real world example?
Desmond Doss. Anyone who would badmouth him I know isn't worth a second more of my time.
I was told a lot of stupid shit growing up in the 80s.
'Boys don't cry' -- the fuck they don't. So do men. It means we have emotions.
'Be a man' -- fuck that. Tell me how many men can handle childbirth or pregnancy?
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That isnt a masculinity thing though that's just being economically progressive
I was so proud of the lil guy...
Real smooth.
By which I mean
grantmitt’s brain.
Be careful of the quite ones.
You can be loud, obnoxious, threatening.
But those who have remained quite and have been observing and waiting.
Gathering the weight of time on their backs. They are the ones you want to be behind when shit hits the fan.
Teddy Roosevelt, arguably the manliest man who ever lived.
... I just wanted to use some of my favorite emojis lol
Now is the worst time to hide