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1. Hiding Behind a Macho Exterior.
Men are often brought up to believe that showing their emotions is a sign of weakness. They have been taught by the media that men are meant to be strong and brave. Men are criticized for showing their emotions, and they are seen as effeminate. Unfortunately, the reality of life is that men have emotions, and bottling them up will only lead to unhappiness. I'm not saying that you have to wear your heart on your sleeve, but you shouldn't put on an act just for appearance's sake. If your friends would laugh at you for talking about your feelings, then you might want to reconsider your selection of friends. Friends are supposed to be supportive; they are supposed to uplift you when you are down, and give you feedback about your feelings and situations. Some men think that showing their emotional side to a woman will make him less attractive to her. They think she will see him as a wimp, not a "manly man." That is far from the truth -- women realize the important role that our emotions play in our lives. It is refreshing when a man will open up and discuss his thoughts and fears, hopes and dreams. If you don't share your feelings with your partner, then you are really selling them short. They need you, and you need them, and that is perfectly natural and wonderful. Don't try to be a tough guy!
2. Fear of Commitment.
Lots of men like to play the field. They like to challenge themselves and their peers -- see how many women they can hook up with. It is almost as if they seek validation through the number of women they can attract. The problem is that they are only allowing themselves to have physical relationships with women -- not emotional. If these men start to feel an emotional link to a woman, they pull away. They are afraid that entering a relationship will end their independence. They are scared that they will regret getting involved, and that it will be hard too get out of the relationship once they get into it. Maybe they have been hurt by a girlfriend in the past, or they have had a failed marriage, and they are scared of being burned again. It doesn't help to live in fear of commitment, though -- it only makes us feel alone and unfulfilled. It might be fun to live the wild single life for a while, but in the long run, what most of us truly want is someone to love and to love us.
3. Fear of Failure.
Chasing your dreams can seem like a daunting challenge. There is always the risk that you will fail, and then your dream will be crushed. Fearing failure is perfectly natural and understandable, but letting that fear take control over your life is another matter completely. You have to have confidence in yourself, and you have to accept the inherent risks in life. If you don't try to accomplish your goals, then you will always regret it. You will never be able to live the life you have envisioned for yourself unless you take control of your own destiny.
4. Jealousy.
Just like women, men have insecurities. That insecurity often translates into jealousy in men. Some men are very controlling over their girlfriends and wives because they are afraid that a better man will come in and steal her away. Jealousy is an ugly thing, and it can bring out the worst in people. Envying others is a waste of time; what you should be doing is learning from others. If you are envious of someone with a better job than you at the office, work hard so that you will be noticed by your supervisors and eventually get promoted. Jealousy is often a veil for admiration. We are jealous of people who have what we want to have. Take a step back from this behavior. Don't let jealousy be the motivation for you to get what you want -- let hard work, intelligence, and determination lead you to achieving your goals,
5. Unhealthy Lifestyle.
Taking care of your health should be a major part of your life. Many men who are out of shape report feelings of unhappiness. For one, they feel that they are less attractive to women. Secondly, they don't have as much energy, and therefore they aren¡¯t getting the most out of their daily experiences. Also, having excess weight leads to other health problems, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. The healthier you are, the happier you will be. Start eating right and getting exercise and you will see results very quickly... both physically and emotionally. |
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