If you had to describe the top 3 positive traits of masculinity, what would they be? Comment here, I'm collecting responses.
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The ability to build, hold, and wield power, decisively and responsibly.
Seeing the broad civilizational and historical perspective, and acting locally, now, to promote the well-being of family and tribe.
Being able to shift between serious ferocity and whimsical play.
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What would your list of top 3 masculine traits be?
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Give me enough time, and conceivably I could say something that wasn't poisonous. Not happening right now.
The traits I value in men seem to be missing from the majority.
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The majority of men I know are really wonderful, so I guess it's easy for me to think of positive things.
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The ones I keep close are wonderful, and I generally think of them as exceptions.
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I'm trying to think of this with the genders reversed and it sounds very socially unacceptable. "Most women suck. The women I do keep close are exceptions."
Absolutely. And I'm aware of that and try to keep my shitty impulses in check. A lot of it is based in fear. I am legitimately afraid of men's actions because of my experiences with them and because of my sisters' experiences. It's hard not to lash out when that KEEPS happening.
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