Guide to Being a Man’s Man

First, some words of wisdom from Don Corleone:

“A man who doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man.”

“It’s an old habit. I spent my whole life trying not to be careless. Women and children can afford to be careless, but not men.”

Defining what a man’s man is has become a bit more difficult over the years. It’s probably easier to talk about what a man’s man isn’t than what he is.

True masculinity has become distorted. A man’s man doesn’t beat people up to show how tough he is, however, he definitely knows how to take care of himself and defend others. He’s respected by both men and women, he can diffuse a tense situation with his mouth or fists.

He takes care of his family, takes care of his friends, and is the best he can be. He looks out for himself second, yet always takes care of his shit. He doesn’t whine, complain, wish he were someone else or in someone else’s shoes. He’s his own man and makes the most of whatever cards he’s been dealt.

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