I don’t know why but I just feel very ashamed and embarrassed if I ever have to ask someone for help Like for example asking for a reference for a job application. It’s like I feel extreme embarrassment just asking someone to assist with me something as harmless as that Maybe it’s pride and the idea that I don’t want anyone to think that I’m struggling or for anyone to know about any negative things in my life I guess it’s like putting on a display of someone who has their shit together and doesn’t need a handout. I think the best analogy would be when Walter White didn’t accept Gretchen and Elliot helping him pay for cancer treatment. It’s like his pride as a man didn’t let him accept help even in a life or death situation. Obviously I’ve never faced anything quite as extreme. But I feel if I was in the same position as him I probably would’ve declined too. So is this a normal feeling and societal expectation as a man? Or is it okay to ask for help when you need it? submitted by /u/Lowkey_Mannello
Originally posted by u/Lowkey_Mannello on r/AskMen
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