While anyone can belong to the latter group, it’s often men who find themselves in such a position. In a thread started on the ‘Ask Men’ subreddit, they shared their thoughts on the topic after one netizen asked them about things that secretly bother them but are rarely talked about. Ranging from emotions that they have to hide to having to follow a certain standard, among other things, their answers covered all sorts of aspects of everyday life. So if you want to learn more about what bothers them, scroll down to find their thoughts on the list below, where you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with the person who started the discussion, u/permanentburner89.
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He continued to share that the thing that secretly bothers him the most is how often society thinks they understand the male experience, both positive and negative, when they actually don’t. “I don’t think they have any clue, and I don’t think you can unless you’re a man,” he said.
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The differences between how men and women see the world or interact are believed to be largely affected by upbringing and gender roles. According to an international trainer, key-note speaker, author, and consultant, Dr. Audrey Nelson, as kids, men and women are usually raised in the same environment, but they tend to be interacted with in very different ways.
“Research indicates that girls and boys grow up in what appears to be identical environments; however, they are nurtured in totally different social-emotional climates,” the expert wrote for Psychology Today.
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It’s no surprise that after being taught to be brave and “manly” from an early age, men might find it difficult or even scary to show their softer side or be vulnerable.
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According to the poll, men feel most pressured about knowing how to be handy around the house or having a certain type of body. Close to a third of them admit they would like to be able to embrace their feminine side more, and a similar percentage say that they feel misunderstood when it comes to their romantic relationships, sense of humor, or knowledge regarding finances.
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