Question

[Deleted Member]

Do you believe being physically strong is the only form of masculinity for men? If so why of why not? Are there other forms of being masculine?

[Deleted Member]

Uhmmm being physically strong is NO indicator of sex or gender.
Masculinity doesn't equate to strength, even when people confuse it for such.

[mo****]

The true strength of a man is being there and present… it’s not physical it’s mental… it’s to keep going and never give up

[NN****]

Confidence is everything! I think most women respond well to a man that is confident even if he isn't that physically strong.

[NC****]

Being physically strong is a great masculine trait. Another great masculine trait is to know when to be soft and gore to be ***.

[DeviantInside]

No… strength has many connotations. It depends on the circumstances. There are many stereotypically physically strong people that would cave instantly when thrown under the bus. Strength is an abstract concept.

[JackJonesHull]

Since this is my point of view I would volunteer it's not really my place to judge. Perhaps the opinion of ladies would be more suitable
But physical strength is the least of the forms of masculinity. Without control and maturity it's nothing more than a childish petty thing. Physically strong does not equate to masculinity.
That takes a strength of heart, will and spirit. To be able to weather whatever comes your way and still support and protect those who matter is greater than that.
Of course that's just me.

[Du****]

I'm physically strong woman so

[dm****]

There are many ways a man can be masculine not just physically, mental strength is required to do many masculine things, like work out, eat right, take care of their families, be a better person in general, succeed at work, just be successful in general, all the real men should comment on this . Metal strength is required for both men and woman to step into their yin yang energies.

[st****]

Buddy, if being strong is the only thing you see a masculine, you need some different role models. Intelligence. Charisma. Leadership. And I play hockey, so I flsl under that athlete mindset also.

[Sa****]

Emotional intelligence is strength and hot af

[Deleted Member]

How you carry yourself goes a long way

[ge****]

I don't think "physically strong" defines masculinity to be honest - not necessarily anyway - it's an archaic view in my opinion that men have to be seen as "strong" and "providers" both in general terms, and as a definition of masculinity.
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Masculinity to me is a man who is strong but not necessarily physically so, he could be strong in the face of adversity, or in the strength of his convictions or many other things - even in submission a man can be strong and still considered masculine.

[Br****]

I want you to look at my profile pic and ask yourself "Can masculinity really be hugging a fluffy unicorn and giving zero fucks about others' opinion?"

Because that's exactly how it works. I can have my pink and rainbows and sparkly things and plushy toys and no person ever questions my masculinity, because I have confidence. Respect. Security. No need to cosplay masculinity

[Deleted Member]

i think being masculine is purely a game of association! the categories and requirements are liquid with time and location to the point that its all about what makes the indivdual happy imo. like personally, i see women who are strong as more womanly rather than manly.

[ch****]

Masculinity is as much a mindset as a physical attribute. How you represent yourself has nothing to do with how many push ups you can do.
If I was 6 feet tall, I may appear more masculine, but if I cant take the lead, what does it matter.
If I can dead lift 300# but cant articulate my emotions, Im strong, but not masculine.

[li****]

I think you hit on a core misconception in Am CCerican society. Is as men seen to be labeled as strong it weak by physicality. When to me and I'm my option. You can have all the muscles in the world and be feeble of mind. My biggest weakness is my insanity to show my true emotions with it self doubt. Making me weak in far more ways.

[Bo****]

Physical strength definitely can't just be physically strong there are other forms I am paralyzed and still have it.

[Deleted Member]

2 hours ago, NCoastdaddy said:

Being physically strong is a great masculine trait. Another great masculine trait is to know when to be soft and gore to be ***.

what is that last bit?

[Deleted Member]

2 hours ago, dmtmby said:

There are many ways a man can be masculine not just physically, mental strength is required to do many masculine things, like work out, eat right, take care of their families, be a better person in general, succeed at work, just be successful in general, all the real men should comment on this . Metal strength is required for both men and woman to step into their yin yang energies.

But those things mentioned are for any human and not specific to masculinity or femininity... 🤔🤷🏻

[li****]

Get it bro, you are stronger than most people. You didn't let singing define you. You define it. Adapt to the struggle and over come situation.

[Deleted Member]

An interesting question and topic. The feminine provides space and the masculine energy from the traditional perspective. How people interpret these labels personally is quite subjective I would think.

[Do****]

Many things like hair on ur body, how you walk and carry yourself ur voice, the size of ur manhood meant things

[CuriousRose]

It’s subjective for sure. I do prefer men who are strong enough to pick heavy things up. But not into big jacked men.

[wo****]

No, I don’t believe being physically strong is the only form of masculinity for men. That would reduce masculinity down to a single characteristic. I would be surprised if men, even men who are very physically strong in comparison to most other men would say that. I don’t think they would say that even if they take a lot of personal pride in their strength and see it as their most valuable/important characteristic. Not even if, in addition to all that, they also view physical strength to be the most important characteristic for a man to have when assessing masculinity.
So I don’t think any man would say it’s the only form of masculinity for men. Well some might say it, maybe to someone who disparages the notion of physical strength being valuable or a sign of masculinity, if they thought saying it would irritate them, given how important it would be a man fitting into all the categories I described. They wouldn’t really think that though, they wouldn’t believe it.
There are most certainly other forms or characteristics of masculinity. One I value is standing on principle even though it may come at a cost. Doing what’s right even when it is very difficult, when facing consequences that can be avoided by compromising one’s principles. Being willing to stand alone for what’s right instead of playing along with the majority or sucking up to a bully because it’s easier even though you weaken your own character by doing so