I’ve spent a lot of time in the Houston area mentoring younger guys, and I’ve noticed a persistent trend. I’m constantly coming across young, married men who seem firmly settled in their straight lives—house, wife, career—yet they are clearly looking for a “daddy” figure to guide them. I find myself drawn to these guys because of the specific tension there. They have the traditional exterior, but they crave a certain kind of authority and intimacy that they aren’t getting elsewhere. I enjoy playing that role, being the mentor they turn to, and eventually being the one who sees the vulnerability they hide from everyone else. It makes me wonder about the state of things today. Why is it that so many young men, even those who have hit all the traditional milestones, are still searching for that older, dominant male influence to take the lead? Is it a lack of strong figures earlier in life, or is there just a natural desire to let someone else be in control for a change? Has anyone else noticed this “hunger” in younger guys, and how do you handle it when you’re the one they’re looking to? submitted by /u/BurbsTop
Originally posted by u/BurbsTop on r/AskMen
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