5 Hard Truths Guys Need You to Understand About Being a Man

Men used to be hailed in commercials as strong fathers, leaders, and friends; however, Gillette’s campaign against ‘toxic masculinity’ was just a symptom of how the media treats young men these days.

So, what does it mean to be a man? One guy recently asked this same question on a social media chat, and his brothers stepped up with some hard truths. Here are ten insights into life as a man. 

Guys Need You to Understand About Being a Man

Does it seem as if nobody cares about you? It is true — never more so than once men become fathers. We go from being a boyfriend and romantic partner to a walking bank machine, driver, and security guard. “No one cares until they need you,” says one kindred spirit. Preach. 

No One Cares Until They Need You

You Are a Tool No, not an insult, but men are literal tools for women to use much of the time; the oldest trope in the book is unscrewing jars. “I superglue the jars’ lids closed,” laughs one human tool. “But that’s due to pettiness.”

This sentiment is strong throughout the discussion, and with a growing number of men taking their own lives these days, an important one. “They might ask you what’s wrong but then ignore (you) when you start telling them,” explains one seasoned husband — how do I know he is married? I just know.

No One Cares When You Need Them

Women Don’t Want To See You Cry The myth of the woman wanting a sensitive, emotional man has died in modern times — or so you would think when reading this discourse. “It’s not that men don’t have feelings,” laments one poor guy when considering society’s treatment of men’s mental health, “it’s that they learn (pretty early on) that they don’t matter.”

Unless You Are a Provider, You Are Nothing “I’ve had multiple women end things when I stopped being the one giving support and became the one who needed it,” says a heartbroken soul. When he uses the word ‘multiple,’ this makes him sound like a good man — though maybe he never learned his lesson.

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