What Defines a True man ?
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A real man appears in Old Spice commercials...
Joking aside, to me a man is someone who faces his responsibilities head on and thrives. Whatever you want to do, do it well and try not to whine too much.
Side note - I kind of agree with Chris Rock when it comes to hitting women. I won't hit a woman, but I might shake the hell out of her if she tries to take a swing at me.
Joking aside, to me a man is someone who faces his responsibilities head on and thrives. Whatever you want to do, do it well and try not to whine too much.
Side note - I kind of agree with Chris Rock when it comes to hitting women. I won't hit a woman, but I might shake the hell out of her if she tries to take a swing at me.
That guy from the movie Good Dick, which surprisingly is not pornography. Be like him.
"In Good Dick the man?s power has nothing to do with his physical strength, his appearance or his social status. He is masculine in a way that is genuine; this masculinity stems from his lack of chauvinism. His chivalry is his depth of kindness."
"In Good Dick the man?s power has nothing to do with his physical strength, his appearance or his social status. He is masculine in a way that is genuine; this masculinity stems from his lack of chauvinism. His chivalry is his depth of kindness."
Haha =) I would say stuff like "Y Chromosone", but I see the 'true' discussion your trying to spark 
For me, I'd say most of the Gentleman qualities would make a true man - over brawn or anything else like that any day! The ability to be understanding is a big part of it, I think anyway.
For me, I'd say most of the Gentleman qualities would make a true man - over brawn or anything else like that any day! The ability to be understanding is a big part of it, I think anyway.
From Mussolini and Gentile's Doctrine of Fascism [http://www.worldfuturefund.org/wffmaster/Reading/Germany/mussolini.htm]: "... man is man only by virtue of the spiritual process to which he contributes as a member of the family, the social group, the nation..."
Confucius believed that the "perfect man"-- the ideal to which all men should strive-- was a combination of saint, scholar, and gentleman. He cultivated moral virtue in himself and encouraged it in everyone else around him. He showed respect for his superiors, his peers, and his subordinates. He paid homage to his elder relatives and to his deceased ancestors before him.
I would add to this that a real man defends what is his. He defends his family, his home, and his homeland. He defends his values, and his tastes, and his reputation.
Confucius believed that the "perfect man"-- the ideal to which all men should strive-- was a combination of saint, scholar, and gentleman. He cultivated moral virtue in himself and encouraged it in everyone else around him. He showed respect for his superiors, his peers, and his subordinates. He paid homage to his elder relatives and to his deceased ancestors before him.
I would add to this that a real man defends what is his. He defends his family, his home, and his homeland. He defends his values, and his tastes, and his reputation.
The ability to show emotions openly, but not let them effect judgement.
The ability to respect a woman, to see them as people and, as far as relationships are concerned, to love them for what they are, not hating them for what they arn't, and never see the as objects or abuse them.
The ability to respect a woman, to see them as people and, as far as relationships are concerned, to love them for what they are, not hating them for what they arn't, and never see the as objects or abuse them.
There are no 'true' men. Those that claim to be 'true' men themselves are more than likely douchebags that barely qualify as human. There are only people who act the way they think they should; some get things right, some get things wrong.
This is my policy. It can apply to both men and women, though;
"Treat those around you with respect, but within reason act as though they will do the wrong thing in a given situation"
For example, don't be a dick to someone (especially if you've never met them before), and if an argument starts then never expect the other person to be the one to stop it and just walk away.
That, and don't buy things that 'society' says is wrong but isn't. For instance, showing emotion doesn't make anyone weak (as opposed to people who think that emotion is a sign of weakness).
This is my policy. It can apply to both men and women, though;
"Treat those around you with respect, but within reason act as though they will do the wrong thing in a given situation"
For example, don't be a dick to someone (especially if you've never met them before), and if an argument starts then never expect the other person to be the one to stop it and just walk away.
That, and don't buy things that 'society' says is wrong but isn't. For instance, showing emotion doesn't make anyone weak (as opposed to people who think that emotion is a sign of weakness).
This is a fairly controversial subject. I subscribe to the 'if they dish it out, they have no right to be surprised when they have to take it' approach. Hitting anyone for no good reason (and there are very few 'good' reasons), regardless of sex or gender, is wrong. By that extension, striking someone in defence of yourself or those around you (as long as you do not go over-the-top; equal or less-than force should be used. For example, if someone punches you then you shouldn't pull a knife or something. Punching them back is totally fine though, as is simply restraining them.) is perfectly fine; again, regardless of sex or gender.King_Burger said:
Men are men, women are women, but what makes a true man, is how he treats others. A true man treats others with respect and kindness not hostility, his ability to ignore those who do wrong to him. Remember, treat others with equality, you don't have to like em, but their human beings just like you and me.
Most certainly. Sadly, many men are missing this quality. Many women too, actually.ActionDan said:
I aim to please.messy said:
Because most measures of gender are irrelevant. Which, you know, was my whole point in the first place. Even talking purely bological constraints, we are talking about them as they pertain to the social being and societal impact.Lyx said: