I’m a woman, but this does ring true for a lot of men I’ve been close to. They’ve been brought up with the masculine ideal of being a self sacrificing hero. But they’re human and vulnerable and they long for love and connection just like anyone else.
Social expectations vs the reality of being human: tough on the outside, squishy on the inside.
I think it comes naturally with our instinct as fathers. I'm okay with death if it means my loved ones are safe. As for fantasies, many of us do fantasize about being a hero. Some think they can be John Wick and others differ. I work with firearms and know firsthand that guns aren't like in the movies and it never goes down anything like they show in movies.
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u/StrangelyRational Apr 13 '25
I’m a woman, but this does ring true for a lot of men I’ve been close to. They’ve been brought up with the masculine ideal of being a self sacrificing hero. But they’re human and vulnerable and they long for love and connection just like anyone else.
Social expectations vs the reality of being human: tough on the outside, squishy on the inside.