Attributes of Manhood

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
3 attempts, no rises, bad luck Gimp

[Bugs ****ing Bunny]

Is Mrs Horse letting you use the internet again? Go post something on Counterglow. I think Vincent is pining for you.

[MrFun]

Re: Attributes of Manhood

Originally posted by Grandpa Troll

Then as life awakens you the the harsh realities of mortality, you begin to often see the qualities of helping your fellow man and woman, not for the immediate return of gratuities, but of the inner peace of having helped someone in need.

Just try your best to treat others the way you would like to be treated.

Give 100 percent effort in your romantic relationship, without expecting exactly 100 percent back (if both partners did this, end of most relationship problems).

Always strive to the highest level of success you wish to achieve -- a fake man does not merely wish for something greater in his life -- he goes out to seize it.

Never be afraid of your own emotions -- tears are a sign of a good heart, not a sign of weakness. A real man does not hide or cower from his emotions.



I guess these qualities can apply to women as well -- if women followed these, they would have great attributes of womanhood.

[Grandpa Troll]

Great feedback all, thanks Mr Fun

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by Lazarus and the Gimp


Did you mean to post that in the "Attributes of successful suicide attempts" thread?

Nobody gets out alive.

[Sikander]

Attributes of manliness seem to be pretty simple. Since being a man is largely a biological concept, these attributes are going to be largely attributes that biology has strived for in terms of male behavior and male physiology. General human traits can be ignored to some extent, as they apply equally to women. They should not be ignored however when they conflict with male attributes, as a workable balance must be kept between them.

Thus I reject to some extent the refusal to see a willingness to spread one's seed, or the willingness to fight as worthy male attributes. These cannot be the sole pursuit of the male. We are social animals and thus these attributes must not be so important to us that our pursuit of them is destructive to our society at large. But they are an important part of our being.

The male is designed to be the protector, and is thus to some extent is expendable. Physical courage is thus an attribute, whether one stands up to protect the group in a violent or dangerous situation, or takes a risk in order to blaze a path for the others to follow, he is displaying an admirable male trait. Part of the expendability of the male means that those men who are left behind should pick up the slack of their fallen brothers, supporting and helping to raise their children if necessary.

Men are not debilitated by child birth or nursing, and should thus be willing and able to sustain their families and their society by being steady providers. They should avoid being a burden to their families and society in general. Supporting people by providing food and shelter is not the only service men can provide their societies however. Due to their relative biological freedom men have tended to be most capable of being the political and religious leaders as well as other specialists within human society. Expanding the knowledge base of the group, helping it to make wise decisions, working for the health and welfare, political stability and moral health of the group are all time-honored male occupations.

[Spec]

What's with all these "man" polls? Are you guys that uncomfortable with your girliness?

Spec.

[Sikander]

Originally posted by Spec
What's with all these "man" polls? Are you guys that uncomfortable with your girliness?

Spec.

I'm sure your sterling example is a comfort to everyone who questions their own masculinity. After all if you're cool with yourself what do the rest have to worry about?

[Spec]

Exactly!!!


Spec.

[MRT144]

fight fight fight! raise the roof!

[Flubber]

None of the poll options.

Husband and father . . real men step up and do whatever needs to be done for their family.

[Spec]

Endure the nagging wife?

Spec.

[Kidlicious]

I'm opposed to the idea of "being a man." I think that people who try to do that are constrained by societal and familial expectations. Also I think it's sexist. That being said I think that men are generally better at minding their own business.

[Flubber]

Originally posted by Spec
Endure the nagging wife?

Spec.

The SMART man finds a woman that will not nag.

[Flubber]

Originally posted by Kidicious
I'm opposed to the idea of "being a man."

Well enjoy your "personhood"

[SIZE=1] I think that people who try to do that are constrained by societal and familial expectations. Also I think it's sexist.

IT is . By definition talking about what it is to be a man means making a distinction based on sex, hence sexist.

So what ?

I make such distinctions based on sex all the time. Heck I have even been known to refer to men and women differently, using such inherently sexist words as "he" or "she".