A simple question with a not so simple answer...

[fallen_snow]

What does it mean to be a "Man". Not a male, but a "Man". As in are you "Man" enough for this or that. Or it takes a real "Man" to be able to say that or do that. What does it mean to you and have you reached that point yet? Just curious and looking for everyones input (i.e. both genders).

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Another answer for the vault.

[drone_dragon]

Neh, to be a "man" is a mere stereotype. And to manly enough depends on the person stating the phrase. Weather or not they believe they are manly enough to challenge your own testosterone in the first place. Being a "man" can have degrees stretching to any possible act. For example; fixing a car, bringing flowers to a lady, slam dunking a basketball, crying to a song or movie that touches you inside. All these things can be done by both women and men, therefore it cannot be labeled as manly accurately. Stereotypes yes. I myself don't know weather I would describe myself manly, especially since a test said I was 90% female and 10% male! Ha.
The psychologist has spoken! :)

[sssage]

Go out and read Fire in the Belly. The author delves into what it really means to be a man and what really is masculinity in terms of the modern man. He describes a generation of males who were raised under the stereotype and explains that this causes men to lose touch with their masculity. Personally it is self reliance and confidence in a male that describes masculity. The same can be said about feminism in the opposite sex.

[mitziemu]

It's kinda hard to follow up Myles and Jess on any subject...they are rather good in their explanations...but to me, it is the ability to be strong about yourself and yet let yourself show weakness....only you can allow that side of you to be seen and I think it more manly of someone to open themselves up to vulnerability more than closing themselves down like the old stereotype.....A man knows when to hold his position and when to concede defeat. I wouldn't say That I reached that point...simply cause sometimes I don't know how to concede that defeat or let myself open up in such a way to show vulnerability around others...

[little_wolf]

i already commented on that at Palace :D

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