[quote]I don't know everything there is to being a man. Bear with me here, and politely correct me if I'm wrong about anything.[/quote] You know what it's like being a person, right? Treat everyone with respect and stop focusing on people's sex and/or gender. [quote]As a woman, I could easily talk about the troubles women have. I live the life of one everyday. But this post is intended to sympathize with you gents out there. We both have our disadvantages.[/quote] As a sane, rational individual, I make no judgements on what people are but [i]who[/i] people are. The distinction being who people are changes through the choices made by the individual. While an individual's sex does carry with it certain inclinations (see lists of feminine traits contrasted with masculine traits,) I do not judge people on factors they do not control. Doing so would be [b]sexist.[/b] [quote]I'm sorry if any of you have been hurt or demeaned for reasons unbeknownst to you, or if you've been teased just because you were being yourself.[/quote] Concern troll noted. Also, I have enough self esteem and self-confidence to ignore what people think about me. [quote]It's unnecessary and try not to worry about the opinions of others! Your opinion of yourself matters most![/quote] I don't hold my opinion above anyone else’s, in the interest being open to new ideas. Also, an opinion is worthless unless it is substantiated with concrete evidence. An opinion on it's own is not enough to justify any claim. [quote]I'm sorry if you ever got called a creep for one of those "awkward boners" or were teased for it. To my understanding, especially during puberty, they're very difficult to control and may happen for no reason.[/quote] I've never been bothered by the things people say about me, especially if they're teasing me for having a boner. Also, stop being so f*cking sorry. You haven't wronged me and you haven't hurt me. [quote]I'm sorry if society enforcing the lean, muscular stereotype onto you has caused you to feel self conscious about your body or weight.[/quote]I never really cared what people thought of me growing up, but that's probably because I was heavily medicated throughout my compulsory education. I was also extremely active as a child. I have been on swim team since I was 4 years old, and I jumped off the high-dive at age 5. I also did gymnastics, soccer, baseball (to a lesser extent) and now I'm currently studying Tae Kwon Do. And telling people to get in shape is just good advice. There's a reason that we find certain things attractive. For example, on men toned musculature is signifier of health, while having acne and a beer belly says a lot about a man's ability to take care of himself. [quote]I'm also sorry if you're self conscious about the size of your genitals. You shouldn't be made to feel ashamed about that. And listen, many ladies can't even take a full six inches without it hurting! As long as you learn what to do you'll be great![/quote] Thanks, Mum. Also, I would talk about the size of my pee-pee, but nobody would believe me because this is the internet. But, I will say that the only women who care about size are the kind of women who put large objects into their vaginas and don't ever do Kegel exercises making their vagina is super loose and difficult to stimulate. [quote]I'm sorry if you've ever been upset, whether it be about something small or big, and felt that you couldn't express it because people would call you weak.[/quote] Regardless of who you are, it is important to retain composure and evaluate evidence as objectively as possible. How you feel about a situation doesn't change the situation; all that changes is your perspective. [quote]Everyone has emotions, you shouldn't be ridiculed for showing them.[/quote] No, but nobody (save spouse, family, and friends) should care. You're setting yourself up to be hurt by expecting people to care how you feel. [quote]I'm sorry that people say you have to be completely masculine about everything, even if you don't want to.[/quote] Considering masculine traits are largely associated with good work ethic, I think that everyone should strive to be a little masculine in what they do. Also, you seem to think that most, if not all men care disproportionately about what people think about them. As a side note: [url=https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sexual-orientation-gender/gender-gender-identity]Planned Parenthood's Gender Identity page[/url] There is a tab that says what is associated with masculine and feminine that I used to make the claim I made above concerning masculinity and work ethic. I also referred to gendered traits previously, so here's a good opportunity to take a gander. [quote]I'm sorry it's still enforced that you have to be the one to make the move in a relationship, and you have to pay for the date. Two people should contribute equally.[/quote] Who’s enforcing this? If a woman asks a man out, is she subject to a legal penalty? It is [i]tradition[/i] for men to ask women out, and pay for the first date. This may come from our roots as a species, where men have been the providers and women must ensure that the man is both interested and good at providing because child rearing is extremely hard. Also, I like to feel needed. It's fulfilling to provide for the people I care about. [quote]I'm sorry if you've been rejected and you think there's no one out there for you. I'm sure it sucks having to build up the courage to make the first move, only to be turned down. Keep trying, the first person you find isn't always the best.[/quote] I think that the man in your mind is a weak, neurotic, and unattractive omega male. I am certainly not this man. [quote]Most importantly, I'm sorry there are people out there who think you have everything handed to you, and that it's easy to be a guy. I know it's not, and I hope that can change someday![/quote] I guess if people think that, people need to use their eyes and critical thinking skills a little more often. Also, this would mean that everyone is sexist.

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Sometimes I touch myself to cat videos

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Real men don't need pity.

I feel like I'm on tumblr

You're so condecending and full of yourself. Get a life loser.

Exactly... thinking about "who has it worse" doesn't matter. What matters is that we try to help everyone with their problems. "Man up", is my least favourite phrase in the English language. Everyone should be able to show emotion and weakness sometimes. I lose all respect for anyone who tells someone to "man up" or "don't be a pussy."

No, you can't tell me what to do.

But I'm a white male from the south. Doesn't that automatically make me a racist conservative Christian? What do?!?!

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I find my major problem is people think my life has been easy because I was born a [b]white[/b] male. Spoiler[spoiler]I was homeless for most of my childhood in a foreign country due to inept bureaucrats[/spoiler]

I never thought a kind and understanding person was on offtopic.

Women have it way too easy try shaving everyday, lager farts, having to eat the hottest curry on the menu, lift the heaviest weight at the gym, control the tv remote..... the list goes on but i wont.