If a person is sensitive, does that mean that they are weak?
My father constantly calls me weak because at times I could be overly-sensitive. It is really starting to take a toll on my self esteem.
22-25, M
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Fernie · F
Your Dad is a troglodyte...thinking you are weak because you are a sensitive man. Males like him are usually sexist when it comes to women and accuse sensitive men of being weak "like a woman"...let me tell you...males are still told by society...and other males, that expressing feelings is weak....that is one big reason males are responsible for so much of the violence in this world.....that's how they "express their feelings" instead of being able to just be human. Please don't listen to your father. What we need in this world are more men who aren't afraid to feel their feelings and to express them in a healthy way
RainbowBlood · 22-25, M
@Fernie thank you for your kind words. I love my father, sometimes he just puts me down. He doesn’t do it to my sisters at all, but he does it to my mother. He compares me to her all the time so in a way you are correct. He is very forward thinking in other ways, just not in this one I guess. But I have been talking my feelings through with him lately so hopefully I will get through to him eventually.
Fernie · F
@RainbowBlood Continue to love your Dad...but DO not take on his mindset. These are YOUR times, not his...when he was your age he did not know what you know. He was taught the limited ways he thinks. You are much more sophisticated and in touch with life than he was. I would not expect to change him...that probably won't happen...if it does it will take a very long time. Besides....all the Women I know are delighted when they find a strong and sensitive man.