Guys does being handy around the house make you feel more masculine?

[Anonymous]

[CaptainOverthink]

I think so, yes. But in the long run.
Men, in general are very task-oriented and being handy around places or people gives us a purpose. We feel useful and more at peace, which makes us less anxty which enables us to be calm and collected in the moment.
That is a part of masculine, not a huge part but still very important.

[TommyMountainFigure]

Not more masculine as such, but it does fill me with a bit of pride when I can fix something that is broken!

[TommyMountainFigure]

Thank you @Asker for MHO

[MisterWack]

I think it goes with anything, the feeling of accomplishment when getting sh*t done is incredible especially the more ‘hands on’ the task is.

Digging a hole to put new vegetable plants in, crafting a new wooden sign for your garden, or just fixing up some old electrical outlets to be nice and tight instead of flimsy for everyone in your household.

That is at least how I view the overall sensation of masculinity with it in general.
Getting sh*t done is a great feeling regardless man or woman because one less thing to deal with.

[BetaBucks]

Yep. Life skills, to me, are an important part of the agency that makes someone masculine. Home-repair isn't, in any way, the only way though. Being good with vehicles, technology, gardening/food growth and a few other things are just as good. I strive to be decent at all of it, because I believe in the Renaissance man concept. Which, to me, is a masculine trait.

I've seen others argue the opposite, and that it makes a man a plow horse instead of a leader. Obviously plow horses aren't masculine and leaders are. But I wouldn't trust a "leader" if they were incompetent at 99% of life and a master of 1% of it. Just don't get used like a plow horse and you're all good.

[Purpleronnie]

Assuming you mean handy as it getting the “man type” jobs done.. then I’m not sure as I’m that guy? .. I’m the geek who sorts out all the tech , from the home network sever , to the smart tv’s , multi room audio , to managing all the data in our cloud and the smartphone and tablets connectivity and sync and all the interconnectivity inbetween so that things just “work” and make life easier. Is that the new type of handy man? , is that a different type. Do I feel manly for it … no not particularly but I do love being that guy in our extended family and friends who can “sort” that out so in that sense I think it’s similar

[adventurous-1]

actually no, it just means i have more work/honey do's than a non handyman. But many times it does save me money and I know the work is done right. I don't take shortcuts or skimp on quality material when it comes to working on my home. On my retirement my wife gave me a huge list of projects to do which I used to my advantage. Every big job required a new tool and so that slowed down the requests for things to get done as it cost more money but the new tools allowed me to do more or better work. Now there were things that needed to be done and I made an effort to get them done as soon as I possibly could but many times it was not that essential and therefore not a big deal and could wait until the timing was more beneficial, like when stuff went on sale.

[on_my_knees]

The do-it-yourself home repair market is no different from buying those penis growth pills.

Those companies make millions convincing me I'm not a man if I can't repair drywall.

You know what, screw them. I'll make a chocolate martini while Bubba gets his hands dirty.

[The_Confusion]

The same burly bubba that made trump drop the soap?

[meepmeeperton]

Sort of because it’s considered a man’s job.

My girlfriend just wants to call a repairman right away without even trying and I’m like nah I can fix this myself.

But usually it’s a pain in the ass to fix stuff, it’s not like I feel cool and masculine during the act.

[Ladsin2]

Yep. I do projects. My lady helps. I build the pig pen and butcher the pigs. She helps make ghee and grind the meat. I build the rabbit cages, breed the rabbits, and butcher them. She helps tend to them when I can’t and helps parse out the meat. I build the beds for growing produce. She processes them into sauces, pickles. Etc.

[Asker]

Hats down to you and every farmer out there i respect everything you people do and you deserve more benefits from the country no matter where you are. In my homecountry we had vegetables and fruits in our garden and i did nit appreciate it enaugh until i moved to a place where i have to buy fruits and vegetables and meat from the big supermarkets, (i always try to go to the local farms as often as i can) It tastes different i wish i had the ability to own a farm and grow my own food.

[Asker]

Off topic but i had to share my appreciation

[Ladsin2]

Thanks

[dolemite58]

Only up to a certain point, I’m good with basic stuff like fixing a leak under the sink or basic car maintenance/repairs etc. I admire the kind of guys that can do every repair on their own but I just don’t have time for that. I run a small business that’s really time consuming so if I need to fix something past a certain point of expertise I know my limits/when it’s time to call an expert.

[thenerdone]

CaptainOverthink has it pretty much down. It's great when I can help out with things, especially tasks that require

• Reaching things up high
• Lifting and moving stuff
• Using tools
• Fixing things

Helping out and being productive feels great, huge mood-booster. You're improving your environment and the lives of those around you, and it feels awesome.

[NathanDavis]

not really no...

that's just something I like to do, and also has to be done

I never made it about a gender thing

[BonzoInBitburg]

No. I don't like relying on other people so I fix it myself. I've renovated many houses top to bottom and I'm replacing the brakes on my truck. It beats sitting around watching TV

[DopeTurtle]

Eh, not personally. It’s one thing to take pride in your own accomplishments and hard work but I’m not sure about masculinity. If im doing everything what I’m supposed to do as a romantic partner then I feel like I’m masculine.

[normalice]

No? It's just what I have to do to not have to spend a hundred thousand a year on repairs and upgrades. I'd rather not but it's got to get done.

[Serkee]

Yes. It makes us feel useful, like we're doing our jobs. Needing someone else to do that stuff for me would feel emasculating.

[FunkyMonkee]

Not really masculine, just more capable.
I know how to cook, too but, it doesn't make me wanna wear a dress, make-up and heels and prance around the house. I just wear them `cause I like to.

[DrPepper12]

Not masquiline but contributory with specialised skills. We haven't called for a framer, plumber, electrician, mason, roofer, painter since we moved in and she appreciates that

[paledreams]

Hmm.
I feel like a big man when I wash dishes or laundry 🧺

[paledreams]

And flex 💪🏻

[Sharkstealth]

It makes me the owner of my house. It's just something that I have to do or learn.

[KrakenAttackin]

Not exactly, but our masculinity makes us want to be handy.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

It's only natural that guys likes to be useful otherwise we will just corrode or wear down so yes.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Nope. I'm secure in myself to still feel like a man though I suck at fixing or building things.

[MrGSpotHer]

Well I usually just brake everything even more most of the time if that can count?

[Anonymous]

Maybe when I was younger. Now I'd just rather pay someone else to do it.😆

[Finchie40]

No , but it usually gets us laid more lol

[MacDaddyRico]

Only when I use power tools.
Grunt grunt grunt!

[OhLongJohnsoning]

No, but, it helps

[nawtee_me]

No but it makes my wallet feel better

[HawkPerception]

It definitely does.

[jahaims]

Nah.

[Nifrayu]

Not at all.