“The number of pats on the back I get from society for doing this is wild.”
Here’s what people said.
“That men should be the ones to make the first move.
Introverts and socially awkward men suffer from this common standard.”
“I am not a fan of the idea that toughness and strength are tied to violence.
I was very lucky to have an uncle who is one of the toughest people I’ve ever met.
u/Misterstaberinde
3.
“That we’re messy.
Seriously, I constantly have to remind my girlfriend to put her stuff away.”
But in reality, sometimes we want to take things slow in a relationship.”
u/Mercian-Geezer
5.
“That it’s somehow strange for a man to be close to their parents, especially his mother.
Anonymous
7.
“That we don’t enjoy fruity drinks.
Ive been made fun of for ordering them.
Even women do it.
u/Nolan-
9.
“That we can’t take care of kids.
“We are not uninterested if we dont have sex on the first date.”
u/JohnMcClanesPenis
11.
I don’t like sports or cars.
I like keeping my house clean.
All people are different.”
“That we must be made of stone 24/7.
Men should be allowed to cry rather than be judged or mocked for seeming weak.”
u/Ryaffus
13.
“That men don’t enjoy things that are comfortable or relaxing.
Man, I love soaking in a hot bath.”
“I am NOT babysitting my children.
They are MY children!”
u/GoblinNumber467
15.
“That we have noemotionsand/or we always have to be the emotional rock.
The truth is that we need emotional support, too.”
u/GandalfTheJaded
16.
“Questions like, ‘Why are you wearing pink?
Youre a guy.’
‘Why are you drinking anything thats not a beer?
Youre a guy.’
‘Why are you in this pottery class?
Youre a guy.’
‘Why did that movie make you tear up?
Youre a guy.’
dannymazda1
18.
“That we don’t know how to cook.
I NEVER understood this one.
Yet the stereotype persists…”
