How to handle a man and his emotions.

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As I grew up, I knew that men do not show emotion, least of all cry regardless of their affliction. Showing emotion was considered a sign of weakness. While my sisters and I could cry, scream, vent and express our feelings in any way we choose, to the boys they were constantly reminded that they were men. Societal expectations have taught them to hide their emotions. If you are waiting for your man to show you some soft emotions, you may need to read on.

Mary, frustrated about her partner, said "he just never tells me how he is feeling, I know he is hurting but he does not admit it, he never expresses any emotions, he just shuts off and chooses to leave whenever I pursue him, this leaves me really frustrated".