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"...stoic, masculine behaviors I felt expected from society..." I don't know what society you live in, but being stoic and masculine seems quite rare these day

"...stoic, masculine behaviors I felt expected from society..." I don't know what society you live in, but being stoic and masculine seems quite rare these days and is often frowned upon...

jaynetics 6y ago
GP probably meant the pressure not to show weakness or emotion, which I'd say is still more commonly internalized by men.
danbolt 6y ago
Jealous! I don't find that the case in Western Canada, personally.