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It seems like there have been quite a few heated debates over wimpy men and nice guys recently.

 

So I invite men and women to describe what does it mean to be a real man? Is it courage? Inner strength? Physical strength? Confidence? Ruggedness?

 

Of course all the answers will vary, but I think it's one of the biggest concepts in this world that men are striving to understand, and women have a longing for.

 

As the concept of 'real man' becomes more difficult to describe/identify these days, it wouldn't be a bad idea to discuss what makes a man, a MAN. This could provide frameworks for others (who are willing to try something new) to work with.

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It's all in the aftershave they wear :)

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You'll find the definition of a real man is subjective. That's why it's easier to pinpoint how not to be.

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I think there are as many definitions of a 'real Man' as there are women, who say they know what a real man is. Or as many definitions as men can give, too.

"Real man" can mean many different things, so I think every person has their own idea, and each person is right to hold that idea.

 

I know what my idea of a Real Man is.

 

But then, that's just me.....;)

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A man is a real man when he has a penis.

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So what makes a man a Real man?

 

A rugged individualist..... nope, that isn't it...

 

I've got it....it's a man who can consistently and effortlessly irritate women and not care...yeah, that's it ;)

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Taking responsibility for ones actions and not making BS crybaby excuses for their shortcomings.....especially when things don't go how they want to with a female.

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When he wears a bikini to make a woman laugh.

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A man who happily lives on his own terms.

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When he wears a bikini to make a woman laugh.

 

CE needs to keep her mouth shut.:mad:

 

A man who happily lives on his own terms.

 

single men can be happy as well.

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Married or single if a man is his own master then he is a real man.

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Married or single if a man is his own master then he is a real man.

 

a successful marriage does not include a man who lives on his own terms. Sacrifice and compromise of SOME of those terms is a must for it to work.

 

My point was that a man who lives on his own terms will end up staying single.

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CE needs to keep her mouth shut.:mad:

 

She tells me EVERYTHING as much as she tells you EVERYTHING I tell her .... :laugh::mad::p

 

a successful marriage does not include a man who lives on his own terms. Sacrifice and compromise of SOME of those terms is a must for it to work.

 

My point was that a man who lives on his own terms will end up staying single.

 

Rumor has it that you are a real man ... [heard that a long time ago] and CE told me the rumor is ... true!

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;)

 

Married or single if a man is his own master then he is a real man.
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She tells me EVERYTHING as much as she tells you EVERYTHING I tell her .... :laugh::mad::p

 

 

 

Rumor has it that you are a real man ... [heard that a long time ago] and CE told me the rumor is ... true!

 

Anything that I know is safe with me. I'll never tell.:p;)

 

I can't disagree.:cool:

 

You know her better than anyone else here...well except me:p

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This is a difficult question to answer because gender is of course subjective and in many ways we are conditioned to be men or women. Throughout history and of course within differing cultures, the concept of what makes a man a REAL man is different and liable to change.

 

Traditionally a 'real man' has tended to have to proof his worth somehow. He is the hunter/gatherer, protector, father, strong, silent etc.

 

I'm sure some people now see a 'real man' as promiscuous and unfaithful. Some men suprisingly perhaps, see being disrespectul and cruel to women as the mark of a 'real man' i.e. violent men that hit women to assert their masculinity.

 

To me a real man is...

 

A man who has respect for himself and others.

Works hard.

Can stand up for himself and those he loves.

Is honest and loyal.

Can be a good husband and father.

Is not afraid to be who he really is.

Has morals.

 

But I would say the same also makes a real woman too.

 

Again...its a hard thing to define as I think gender is a far too conditioned subject. Very few of us really fit a mould; we just are what we are and sometimes we pretend to be more or less of something because we are told we should be.

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So I invite men and women to describe what does it mean to be a real man? Is it courage? Inner strength? Physical strength? Confidence? Ruggedness?

 

Old Spice. Duh...

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Old Spice. Duh...

 

LOL. Those commercials kill me.

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A large penis. A man with a large penis is self-confident, cool under pressure, and compassionate because he knows no matter what happens, he has a large penis.

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A large penis. A man with a large penis is self-confident, cool under pressure, and compassionate because he knows no matter what happens, he has a large penis.

 

:laugh:

 

Question answered..

 

No reason for the thread to go on anymore...

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It seems like there have been quite a few heated debates over wimpy men and nice guys recently.

 

So I invite men and women to describe what does it mean to be a real man? Is it courage? Inner strength? Physical strength? Confidence? Ruggedness?

 

I don't think there's a magic ingredient of manliness that's only available to a small and select band. The maturity and self awareness to approach conflict and problem solving in a measured, fair and objective (aka adult) manner is, for me, the main thing that separates the men from the boys and the women from the girls.

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A real man is someone who is confident, hardworking, honest and has morals.

 

...oh and has a penis.

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They have a couple of male dolls for sale on the Realdoll site. Those are not real men.

 

You just had to ask...

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A man is a real man when he has a penis.

 

I agree. A real man should have a penis and the balls.

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