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Originally Posted by Cloud
What do modern men think is proper male behavior? Do you still believe it's important to support the family and protect the women and children? To be aggressive and stick up for your friends on the playground? To be a champion burper? What?
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1. I don't think there is such a thing as proper male behavior. It's defined by every man himself.
2. Everyone has to contribute to a family. Everyone contributes what they can. There are no gender boundaries on contributions. In my relationship I make more money, prepare more meals, fix things around the apartment and do a good share of the cleaning. My girlfriend does more cleaning, takes care of the cat, and washes more dishes.
A man protects anyone he can if necessary and possible. Especially if they are less able to protect themselves.
3. Physical aggression is almost always inappropriate, except in sports. Intellectual and professional aggression is necessary, especially when it is paired with teamwork and cooperation. It's a balance.
4. I think I hit on it in 3. Balance. A modern man is more a balance of traditional, stereotypical and psychological gender traits. This has long been the case in the upperclasses. Now all but the lowliest motherfuckers are a blend of masculine and feminine.
I am sensitive, gentle and share my feelings. I am also aggressive in competition, and can push further and faster when caught up in testosterone-fueled brotherhood. I love babies and puppies. I sometimes break things by misjudging my strength.