Many men find it difficult to express their emotions, but is it any surprise that society portrays them as weak from a young age? What else can we expect when "men don't cry" becomes a phrase they hear in adolescence? Many men lack the deep intimacy and support that women provide to one another through friendships, and this deprivation has left them without healthy outlets to express their complex inner feelings. Culturally, men believe that "emotions" are only for women and that emotional things do not exist in their lives unless they are attached to something or a person. Anger, consistency, and pride are considered acceptable emotional states, whereas sadness and anxiety are not. The most common complaint that men hear is, "you don't tell me or never talk to me about your feelings." For many, this is the first volley in a conversation that leads their partners to point out their flaws and lack of emotional intimacy while ignoring their partners' emotional needs. The irony is that the more insulting he is, the less likely it is that anyone will accuse him of being emotionless. Surprisingly, this type of conversation frequently ignores a man's emotions.
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Behind the smile
PoetryMy pen is my release It's an orgasm to my soul -A collection of poetry and articles about my personal experience with depression.
