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I don't know how else to describe it, but all my male friends and family are very unemotional. Not in the sense that they don't feel anything, but that they are a lot better at handling them and I feel like I'm not. I've tried meditation, therapy, healthy eating and a better sleep schedule but nothing works. I still anger and get upset at the smallest things and I feel like I'm less masculine than my friends. Im even known as the super emotional guy in the group and they often tease me about it, which makes things worse. My family constantly talk down to me as I don't work out much and am very thin and short while my younger bros are jacked and tall. I don't know what to do and really needed to get this off my chest. Thank you.

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[-] a-man-from-earth@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago

Please avoid terms like toxic masculinity here, as it is a toxic term. Masculinity is good. Toxic behaviors have nothing to do with it. Toxic gender expectations may be a better fit.

[-] dumples@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I like that: toxic gender expectations and toxic gender roles. Thank you

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