The Weight of Expectation: How the Society’s Pressure on Men to be providers is Killing Their Mental Health
June 14, 2025
“Real men don’t cry”, “True men don’t struggle”, and “A man must provide”, are common phrases taught to many boys from a young age. They are programmed to believe that their worth is tied to their wallet and their ability to suppress their emotions and portray strength at all times. This narrative is the foundation of a deep-rooted societal expectation…
