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Manning Up? 14 Peculiar Points Where Men Face Unfair Scrutiny

Unfair societal expectations on men can set unattainable standards. It's vital to value their unique qualities rather than judge based on these standards. Question asked on Reddit: "Men, what shouldn't men be judged for doing?" let's reveal top responses.

FEELING SAD

“Feeling sad. I swear, each time I am down, someone tells me to grow a pair, as if men can’t even be sad!”

MAKING LESS MONEY THAN THEIR PARTNER

“Being the one who takes care of kids in a relationship or making less money than their partner.”

EMOTIONS

"Men are human, it's okay to show emotions and ask for help. It demonstrates strength and bravery. IT'S OKAY TO HAVE EMOTIONS."

NOT GETTING INTO A FIGHT

"Avoid public fights - there's no gain, best case you appear as a jerk, worst case, you're knocked out with fatal injuries."

LIKING GIRLY THINGS

"Enjoying 'girly' cocktails and refusing to apologize. 'Girly' drinks taste better - give me a margarita or a fruity vodka concoction any day."

GOING TO THERAPY

"Going to therapy for mental health and chronic illness. On disability; feeling worthless due to societal expectations of a 'manly' provider. I'm not like my always strong, stoic father."

NOT LIKING SPORTS

“Not liking sports.”

PLAYING

"I work hard & save to enjoy my hobbies. Whether video games, sports, or DIY, let everyone enjoy their playtime. See a 30-year-old playing Pokémon? Let him have fun."

EXPRESSING AFFECTION

“Expressing affection, showing weakness and emotion.”

DOING NOTHING ON WEEKENDS

“Taking a weekend to do absolutely nothing.”

ANTISOCIAL

“Being antisocial. No, it’s not a red flag; maybe I’ve just had enough of dealing with people.”

MAKING FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS IN THEIR GARDENS

“Making cut flower arrangements from their gardens.”

PEDICURE AND MANICURE

“Pedicures and manicures. Our hands and feet deserve to look nice, too.”

NOT BEING SUPERMAN

"We're often overworked, underpaid, yet expected to be super-husbands/dads. Society harshly judges us if we're not perfect. We're caught in a bind of contradictory expectations. Please, give us a break now and then."

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