Are men taught to hide their emotions and 'man-up' or are men really less emotional than women? (Page 3)

[torwulf]

It's both. Men are biologically less emotional, as well as taught to hide their emotions.

[torwulf]

The biological lower emotionality is caused by us having more connections between the front and back of our brains, making us more logical instead. While women have more connections between the left and right sides, thus making them more emotional.

[owens97]

men r told to man up in any situation they complain about

[Pauliho]

Men are taught not whine and tackle issues head one without being unproductive in the process. It's great

[Anonymous]

We have stronger emotional experiences but we show it less.

[Missylove24]

Their always being told to be the rock for the family and protect them by all means so of course they will think ots not ok to cry because in their minds its a sign of weekness

[Zorite]

I can't really say which one cause everyone has feelings and everyone shows it differently, some are equally emotional and some are even more emotional.

[chc0009]

They're taught. I've seen Native American cultures that have their boys not cry in pain.

[2opaz]

Men are less emotional than women due to testosterone

[Svengodofman]

Stiff upper lip. As far as I''m concerned, if you can't change something, why cry over it.

[Anon-ymous1]

No. We really are less "emotional"-- whatever that means-- than females.

[ViddieTheRaidLeader]

There were times that crying seem like the best thing to do, but doing it would bring up this voice calling me a fag or girl

[somewheresomeway]

You are blessed to have that voice. I didn’t heart often enough when I was growing up.

[Slim57]

They're taught that and also less emotional in general. But of course a man can be very emotional they just can hide it well.

[Smegskull]

Neither. We aren't "less emotional" we can just deal with our emotions without having to burden others with them.

[That2kKid21]

I think it's a bit of both. Society does force us to "man up". But I do think we come out the womb - typically - more emotionally "stable" than women.

[juhqbubbeli]

I was taught to hide my emotions, but in reality im really emotional like.. Crying when Mufasa dies kind of emotional 😅

[Prof_Don]

I cried during that scene in the theater... & my dad was so pissed! 😂😂😂

[juhqbubbeli]

My dad also cried 😅

[Anonymous]

Not less emotionally sensitive but less emotionally reactive.

Also they’re not taught directly to man up so much as it is learned from women.

[psychosam]

I would have said men are definitely less emotional but apparently thats just me. Sissies

[Anonymous]

You should try being A man and show some emotions. Then see what kind of harassment we're subject to.

Then see that women have the audicity to say that only they have problems

[ollieoxenfree95]

I was always told by my father. If i see you crying ill give you a reason to cry

[Eladriel]

It's definitely an enforced lane in terms of behavior.

[Hahfjshs]

Personaly its hard for me to show emotion i just can't be sad

[chasedaking91]

Men are emotional privately. Doesn't always mean crying.

[ThreeSheetsToTheWind]

It's probably a bit of both, but I would say it is more down to the former.

[TsubasaCorrupted]

I was lucky enough where I didn't grow up with anti emotion crap.

[CuriousMufuxka]

Man up! Allow me to deflect to the question of whether women are taught to show their emotions..

[stevven235]

I feel like its probably a mix of both maybe 50/50 maybe something different

[Probablyinmybed]

My parents raised my to understand my emotions but in real life there is a stigma around and emotional guy

[Zion666]

Our parents don't , it's our competitiveness who drives this

[rup676]

No that's not true. Most of them just try to show themselves stronger than they are.

[shashank16]

men are more emotional but they know how to hide the feeling.

[savage7]

I would cry when I'm alone but for some reason I dont do it even something really bad happens to me.

[Archangelo]

Insufficient options. Men are equally sensitive as women

[Guardian365]

Tbh I was taught men rarely cry, I mean I haven't cried in I think 2-3 years?

[Mark4art]

Do what you want. Even if you were skinny. People will judge.

[ketanp13]

because I m way sensitive nd emotional too than my some female friends.. d. y

[saminfarhan93]

Hard to say.. I don't feel sad about anything! But I do feel lonely sometimes at night.

[kingmonk]

Men are not supposed to be emotional. Thats a female trait.

[Whatthefluff]

It's a combination of both.

[Jemini_Crocket]

I think that both is true.

[Fukaroo]

We got to be strong in this fucked up world.

[kaskas19]

Probably a bit of both

[Penelope_]

I think men think they have to act that way

[Decentguy]

Most men are very emotional than most women

[4465loveyou5577]

I think both play into it.

[Likes2drive]

Combination of both I think

[FýrdracaDócincel]

I think it's a bit of both.

[britpop]

Men are emotional but are not allowed to show it

[JuanFrank7]

I think both but more of the 'man-up' thing

[TonyRyanAgain]

We are taught to man up.

[Sha84]

yes guy feel guilty cry, girls are not this way

[COCOCHANEL]

partially conditioned

[ZeoCaliburn]

My dad used to whip me for crying lols.

[UniqueUsername132]

A bit of both I think.

[BronzedAdonis]

Men are taught to 'man-up', 'Boys don't cry'.

[Nice222]

It is definitely taught.

[Silver158]

Both to some extent *Cries*

[Anonymous]

It's a combination of both.

[ovoxo_]

Men are less emotional than women.

[woooooooo]

Yes I do it most of the time.

[Futurelooker]

Both.