For
so long, men have been taught that they have to be strong, and that they cannot
show their true emotions, because by showing emotions, they could be viewed as
being weak or soft. I found this article
to be very interesting, because it negates all of the myths and stereotypes,
concerning men and their emotions. In this article, the author, Andrea
Blundell, who is a psychologist, points out different things concerning men and
their emotions. One of the things that author points out is, that when men hide
their emotions, the emotions will manifest in a different or unexpected way.
For example, one of her clients, who had childhood issues, manifested those suppressed
feelings, by being angry at all females.
Blundell
also points out, that a man will keep his emotions buried within, and unseen by
both himself and women, which is why there is some difficulty with getting a
male to open up, and to express his true feelings.
Additionally,
Blundell contends that men will take their emotions to heart, meaning they can
only handle so much. For instance, with all of the expectations of men
concerning their emotions, men can get a bit overwhelmed with the
responsibility of having to be strong and non-emotional. Lastly, the author
postulates, that men will function better, emotionally, if the expectations of
having to be a certain, strong way is lifted, and he can just simply be loved,
without limitations or expectations.
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