Avoid Extremes: Seek a Balanced Masculinity

Many individuals, particularly those struggling with nice guy syndrome, tend to think in absolutes, viewing masculinity in terms of being either a jerk or a passive pleaser. This black and white thinking is counterproductive. Instead of swinging between these two dysfunctional extremes, there's a need for a third model of masculinity that transcends both. The concept emphasizes understanding one's own anxiety management without resorting to control over others. Men should aim to find a balance that allows them to express masculinity authentically, rather than swinging between the extremes of aggression and passive compliance.