How to Understand the Male Ego (with Pictures)
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This article was co-authored by Trudi Griffin, LPC, MS. Trudi Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin specializing in Addictions and Mental Health. She provides therapy to people who struggle with addictions, mental health, and trauma in community health settings and private practice. She received her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University in 2011. This article has been viewed 636,476 times.
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Updated: August 23, 2019
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To understand the male ego, consider how social expectations have shaped men’s expression of their emotions. For example, most men have been taught that showing sadness is a sign of weakness, so he might get angry or remain stoic instead. Try to get your man to discuss his emotions with you, but know that this may take a lot of practice and patience since he might not really know what he’s feeling. Another way to understand the male ego is to avoid making assumptions based on their gender. For instance, don’t assume he’ll like sports and beer and hate romantic comedies and the ballet. Instead, get to know your man on an individual level. To learn how to challenge outdated stereotypes about men and masculinity, keep reading!
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