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It's rather sad to think that the majority of men in this world still let even the tiniest things threaten their masculinity.

As a result, countless (mainly heterosexual) men won't wear certain clothes, eat certain foods, or partake in certain activities.

All owing to the fact that they might not appear "manly" in front of present company.

On the flip side, many other men will go out of their way to do things to prove their masculinity.

Needless to say, all of these fears and stigmas are ludicrous, to say the least.

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Man in knit cap looking sad
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Even in this supposedly progressive modern age, far too many men feel self-conscious about the natural act of crying.

Feeling that it's not a manly thing to do, even though many would argue that it takes a real man not to be afraid to tear up publicly.

Of course, even the most unabashedly masculine men don't have complete control over their emotions and find their eyes watering unexpectedly every now and then.

Sometimes giving in to grief, sometimes overcome with joy, and sometimes simply owing to a corny commercial for coffee.

Sometimes this happens when nobody's around. Other men aren't so lucky.

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Men Share The Biggest Downsides To Being Male

In spite of considerable work being, and progress, made to change things, it remains a fact that men have countless advantages in modern society.

In addition to not having to deal with several biological issues all women must endure, men still seem to have the upper hand when applying for positions of power, or being trusted with major responsibilities.

As a result, those who do not identify as men often roll their eyes when men of any age offer even the slightest complaint.

Which doesn't mean that plenty of men still maintain that there are definite downsides to carrying those he/him pronouns.

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People Share The Best Examples Of 'Positive Masculinity'
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We spend a lot of time talking about the toxic aspects of masculinity, but there's so much more to being "manly" than anger and weird smells.

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People Describe The Manliest Things They’ve Ever Done
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What does it mean to be manly? For many, that means being the provider for one's family.

It might mean being able to be strong in the face of adversity and not cracking under pressure. For others, it all comes down to actions they take in their daily lives.

"Manliness" might be an arbitrary term, come to think of it, but these stories certainly are not. Strength and courage–and simple acts of kindness–defy all gender boundaries.

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