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Need help- Low self esteem

User Profile: CompassionateSoul00
CompassionateSoul00 September 18th, 2024

why i get shamed and insulted for being compassionate as a man? i feel very insecure and bad now
my friends and batchmates says its feminine to be compassionate and empathetic men were supposed to be heartless and violent i feel bad and very upset idk what to do

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User Profile: toughTiger6481
toughTiger6481 September 19th, 2024

@Mindfullife

Many would tell you the exact opposite ... i know many  empathetic men it is possible to be both but really you do not need to change or feel bad because anyone else does not understand you.... I think we are too hard on ourselves trying to be something for others instead of true to ourselves. 

User Profile: modestWriter18
modestWriter18 September 25th, 2024

I know what it's like to not feel very "manly". But I'll be darned if I have to become emotionless and violent as these friends say. I honestly hope they are joking.

Now being emotional to the point you can't handle everyday situations is definitely a problem even if those "crybaby girlies" are doing it. It implies you're not able to process something. This isn't blame btw you may not even know what it is off the top of your head but if that's happening? I'd suggest professional help.

User Profile: adventurousZebra5146
adventurousZebra5146 September 25th, 2024

My friend it seems as though you’re friends are the problem having feelings is not feminine though it’s ingrained in society that it is I would suggest surrounding yourself with different people, or just knowing that the people around you have there own issues and are just projecting onto you what they don’t have, there is absolutely nothing wrong with how you are just know that ❤️❤️

User Profile: TenderPerson
TenderPerson October 3rd, 2024

Its okay when man are compassionate and empathic, i say it as a tender, and empathic man, so, i understand your feelings bro, i think it would be good to change the environment from toxic friends to those people who accept you as you are, i realized from my personal experience that it often happens that it's not you who are wrong, you're just in the wrong place, everything will be fine, i had a toxic class and guys i know who thought the same about me, but if you try to change your environment, you may feel better, you are not alone brother, im with you, feel free to reply me whenever you want ❤️