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For too long, society has had its own set of unwritten rules dictating how a man should behave, even in the privacy of his own home. These rules, if you’re asking us, are absolutely nonsense. Why can’t a man cook? Why can’t he be an interior designer? And why can’t he be true to his inner self? We’ve come to realize that being happy with who you are is far more important trying to fit into society’s idea of manliness, so here are five “manly” behaviors you shouldn’t worry about anymore.
1. You have to love playing or watching sports
Loving sports is great and all, but it shouldn’t define you as a man. Sitcom characters like JD (Scrubs) and Ted Mosby (How I Met Your Mother) were portrayed as somewhat effeminate characters due to their lack of sports knowledge and/or ability. But at the end of the day, can we really say their man card should’ve been revoked because they don’t spend every waking hour of their lives watching burly dudes in tight shorts tossing balls around?
2. Only women belong in the kitchen
Yeah, right. Like only women can cook. Ever heard of Gordon Ramsay? Last time we checked, he wasn’t just a guy, but he’s a guy who has mastered the culinary arts (and yelling at aspiring cooks). They say that a man should know how to grill a steak, but why stop there? YouTube is full of male chefs sharing their talent and creation with the world. Don’t be afraid to learn how to sous-vide a chicken!
3. Lifting weights
Now, we’re not discouraging our readers from lifting weights. In fact, any form of physical activity is good for you, so if your preferred form of exercising is lifting weights, good on you! Just don’t limit yourself to what lifting weights just because a man should increase muscle mass. Don’t look down on yourself for not having Schwarzenegger-class muscles.
4. Keep your feelings to yourself
Since we were young, we’ve been taught to bottle our emotions. Big boys don’t cry! The problem with keeping your feelings to yourself is that you have a limit. You can only hold onto so much before you exhibit stubbornness or angry outbursts. And the sad thing is that these two things have been associated with manliness before. It’s OK to talk about your feelings every now and then; you’ll most likely end up feeling better after releasing your emotions.
5. ONLY order beer
Search online for “drinks men should drink” and your search results will probably show brightly colored drinks, possibly with an umbrella. No, when you’re out with your buddies, only stick to beer. Forget the tasty drinks that warm your stomach, tickle your tongue, and taste – you know – good. You gotta get good and drunk and ready to fight, right?
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