"Patriarchy",
"It's Men's world",
"He is a man, he can handle on his own."
"Men are strong. They don't show up emotions openly."
If so, why do we see every year men succeed women in su¥¢|de rate? Men are brought up with a toxic description of masculinity. That's why we need a Month for Men's Mental health which is November.
Toxic masculinity is usually portrayed to be affecting the females and children. But it is a two edged sword. It hurts Men and we generally expect Men not to show emotions.Men matter. Men's mental health is important. You don't have to be strong all the time. You can show how much you love and care for your family through words and actions.
Most men think providing for the family is their biggest responsibility and take care of that very diligently. But what a child needs from his father is to hear "I am proud of you" one day. Just like you wanted in your childhood.
Show your emotions and care openly because children understand only open emotions. Also bottling up emotions- regardless of what, is what affecting you deeply. Don't hold them inside. If you are angry, explain them what made you angry in the right way. If it is fear, share it with someone you trust and support you. If it is happiness, don't contain it, Celebrate. If you love someone, don't keep it to yourself, express your love like a gentleman. If she says yes, then congratulations. If not, accept it without taking the rejection personally. In short, whatever you feel matters so much to be dismissed.