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What a Real Man Is — And What Society Wants You to Believe
Crushing the Lies, Redefining the Real."
First let's break down what society's version of a “Real Man” is.
Society will tell you a real man is basically a self-sacrificing doormat.
Date single mothers and "man up" for kids that aren't yours.
Accept disrespect and stay “strong” by staying silent.
Work 60 hours a week and hand over the paycheck without complaint.
Tolerate being last on the priority list because “that’s what good men do.”
Be proud of being chosen only after she’s done with her “fun” years.
Translation?
A “real man” to society = a man who benefits women without question, without standards, and without backbone.
The Real Definition of a Real Man
A real man isn’t defined by how much pain he can absorb for others.
A real man is:
Respected before he ever gives love.
Desired without having to buy it.
Valued for his mind, ambition, strength, and boundaries — not his sacrifice.
Unapologetically self-respecting. He doesn't take disrespect in the name of "being…