2005-07-28

The Lies About Men.

Men in our society are taught many things early in life about what it means to be a man. The problems are that most of what we are taught is NOT true and what we are taught creates a huge emotional trap for men. So what is it that men are taught?

If you want it done right do it your self, no one else can be trusted, when faced with a problem you have to know how to fix it, strong men never cry, men do not show affection especially for another man, you most be the bread winner of the family, women are more emotional than we are, women do a better job of caring for children, and it is ok for men to not be as close to their children as women. There are many more that can be added to this list, however I think you get the idea.

So what has been the affect of all of this on men, society and you as an individual?  For many men it means a life of wondering why they cannot seem to feel the love and stability in their relationships. For society it means much more aggression and violence. For men in general it means that there are great limits on what we can do and how connected men as a group can be.

So my friends every chance you get dispel one of those so called truths about men. Go out and huge your best friend, teach your sons that is not only ok but great to love deeply and to cry at movies and to hold hands in public.

Peace and Love

Joe