Teal Swan What Every Woman Should Know About Men
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Oct 12, 2019 Explore the turbulent dynamics between men and women today. Discover how men need to feel needed for meaningful connections. Learn how feminism has shifted gender roles, affecting masculinity. Understanding men’s need for social belonging is crucial, as is valuing them for who they are. Practical tips are shared on creating space for men and the importance of clear communication. Teal also discusses how independence can repel healthy partners and suggests choosing compatible partners to foster fulfilling relationships.
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Men Thrive On Being Needed
- Men need to feel wanted, needed and useful to build connection and commitment.
- Their self-esteem is tied to being useful and reflected by what they do for others.
Equality's Pendulum Created A Backlash
- The women's rights movement corrected real harms but swung the pendulum too far.
- That backlash produced cultural energies that sought to eradicate masculinity rather than only create equality.
Removing Roles Breeds Male Passivity
- When women deny men roles they often become passive and lose respect.
- That passivity makes men less sexually attractive and shifts burden back onto women.