Being an Emotional Male: Is There Acceptance?

The macho male and his idea of not showing emotions. His concept of keeping it deep inside him and showing his tough exterior. It’s been normalised and everyone seems to be fine with watching a male toughen up by drowning their emotions within.

A large part of society thinks that male egos flare because they are defensive at the outset and believe only physical power can help them overpower others, stand tall and earn respect.

What about the pool of emotions within? No one cares about the interiors of a man; he’s expected to weather the storms within, take care of the sails and manoeuvre his life with minimal intervention and maximum portrayal of macho power!

Did we talk about how a lot of males are swimming in a pool of excessive emotional outbursts that want to be removed from within, but society prevents them from showing emotions? It’s considered proper to maintain a straight face, act strong and support someone else to grieve and come out of a situation. While this male is swirling in a cesspool of anguish and probably acrimony.

Yet there are males, who lock themselves up and baul like humans. Some men would like to keep their emotional outbursts in check by letting themselves go wild! They do not care about what societies think about them and maintain an equilibrium with their mind and body, wanting to express themselves positively and live freely from within.

The question that remains to be answered by men is: Do you want to be emotional beings and empathetic all your lives, and will you accept being prim and proper, steadfast and fearless, and honourable and insightful at various parts of your life? Can so many traits reside within you, without overpowering your thought process?

Most importantly, do you believe you can be you and live in peace with family and friends and maintain a healthy relationship with the creator?

Most importantly, can you stay in a state of bliss and whet your emotional appetite for overall happiness?

Dear men, your emotions and emotional mechanisms are your strength. Stay positive and live with freedom!