I’m not sure if I’ll make sense in how I’ll try to explain my point of view, but I am very much myself when I meet people. I’m awkward, shy (to be honest), and feel relatively drained when I’m being authentically myself. Many perceive men to be emotionally unintelligent, I’m not sure why. I have even considered maybe I’m too emotional because I was raised by a single mother and grew up without a father. If I’m not “manly” enough, I’m weak or need to grow up. When you interact with people and realize, everyone is really looking out for their own interest and talking about themselves, projecting onto you, you almost don’t want to take part in their game of life. Causing a sense of disconnect, being dejected, and safe guarding our emotions and thoughts. There is a lot of ignorance in this world, I’m not exception, and I think it’s clear when people generalize each other. For those who ponder or fall deep in thought, how have you found yourself navigating relationships while nurturing a sense of self? Do you think it’s easier to be alone or have hope that you’ll meet someone who understands? submitted by /u/last_class_economy
Originally posted by u/last_class_economy on r/AskMen