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Toxic masculinity is a cultural mindset. Men should not be talking about their feelings because it's weak and "gay" says society.
That's what I'm going for.
trying talking about your feelings as a man and see how society reacts...
spoiler: it won't be pleasant.
sort of like how these men in the article are talking about their feelings...
This is odd to me, because talking about my feelings is how I got close to romantic partners. It's also how I formed a lot of friendships with other men. How can you be close to someone if you don't talk about feelings?
I know plenty of men who talk about their feelings, and they're surrounded by friends who love them well. Seems like a skill issue to me.
I think a lot of societies don't do enough to teach men about how to communicate and how to communicate feelings.
Part of it might also be men internalizing this notion that they can't discuss feelings and treating other men with that same standard.
I mean, I get it, it's harder for men than women. The change needs to start with individual men though, not with society.