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Why Men Fear Women with Gary Katz
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Key Takeaways:
- Boys are often socialized to suppress feelings and disconnect from vulnerability—creating long-term emotional impacts.
- Fear of women is often rooted in deeper fears of being controlled, abandoned, or exposed emotionally.
- Men are typically taught only two “acceptable” emotions: anger and sexual desire—leading to miscommunication and emotional disconnection.
- Casual vulnerability—sharing small truths in real time—can be more effective than waiting for the “right moment.”
- Emotional safety allows both partners to show up more fully and authentically in their relationships.
- Raising emotionally aware boys requires involvement from both parents—and male role models who normalize sensitivity and self-awareness.
- There’s no one “right” way to be a man—emotional literacy is individual, not gendered.
Links Mentioned:
The Mask You Live In
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