Do not feel less of a man if:
1. You like romantic movies.
I don’t care for them so much any more [I'd rather be living one, provided it ends well], but I’ll still sit next to you and watch with a box of tissues in my hand in case you need them. And I won’t judge, as long as you don’t rub it in that I started cry at some point despite acting stoic and stating I don’t care for them.
2. You cry sometimes, for whatever reason.
Clearly you have a healthy relationship with your emotions, and don’t channel everything into anger. I’m sure you can extrapolate from there.
3. You sometimes pick up an item from the feminine products aisle for your lady.
Good for you! And ignore anyone who would look at you funny while you wait in the check-out line. They are either stupid or jealous. Besides, it just screams, “I have a woman!” and that you are a thoughtful, thoughtful man. Again, I will reference the stupid and/or jealous people.
4. You are a stay-at-home hubby/dad while your wife makes the money.
Especially if you are really holding down the home-fort, getting things done so she doesn’t have to cook and clean after a long, hard day. Bless you.
5. You experience erectile dysfunction, whether as a singular event or a chronic condition.
Do not worry that you are a grave disappointment to us. And any woman who would shame you and/or be impatient with you is immature and you deserve better. Move on.
6. You’re not really the oat-sowing type because you bond too easily.
So you are probably a little more careful and selective when it comes to hooking up and relationships. Amen!
7. You worry your, um, package is too small.
Hey, we are not walking around with the Grand Canyon between our legs, nor are vaginas made of spandex. There are limitations the them, too. Relax.
8. You’re gay.
If anyone needs this explained to them, don’t worry. They will be evolved off this planet soon enough. Don’t waste your time trying to enlighten them. But if they are trampling on your rights as a human being or a citizen, you stand up for yourself. You have more friends on this planet than you know, both gay and straight. We’ll have your back. And we love you.
Well, that’s what I’ve come up with so far. Certainly, there are more things that can be added and will be if I think of them. And ladies, if you are perpetuating some of these notions, please cease and desist immediately. Yes, I know male privilege still exists and and it's easy to fall into the thinking that the world gives them most of the advantages, but it has it's way of being really hard on them, too, and in ways that can be pretty ridiculous and unfair. And they can be pretty hard and each other, sometimes. Let's all, men and women alike, try to be alert to these moments and others like them, then not only refuse to participate, but stand up for the guy on the receiving end as well.
Hope this helps, gents.
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