insanity Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 thanks for your responses everyone, but im not sure ive got enough to win this bet with the range of opinions coming through. lets try a slightly different approach: if you could only pick one thing, what would you say is the core aspect of masculinity? "what makes a man?"This is a tough one, but I would something along the lines of being a "rock". Being able to keep your wits about you, and handle the task at hand. Whether it's your daughter having her first "time of the month" or someone just kicked in your door at 3 am. Do I get to ask what the bet was? 1 "Insanity - you make my world a better place man, you really do! That shit is awesome! :D" - Guzzi- My first challenge My battle Log: Insanity: Warrior Monk Honorary Ranger dubbed by DarK_RaideR, 1000 Pound club (875 of 1000) Link to comment
Zorch Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hey men, settle a bet. Do you think being dominant and competitive is a natural part of masculinity? Depends how one defines dominance. I'm definitely competitive - but dominance is somewhat subjective. I don't feel the need to being the "official" decision-maker all the time, but if I have an opinion, you'd better damn well listen and factor my opinion into your decision. I don't necessarily feel the need to be socially dominant, but in most situations you'd better believe that I want to be intellectually dominant. However I am still willing to cede that intellectual dominance under certain circumstances once someone demonstrates sufficient knowledge/intellect. if you could only pick one thing, what would you say is the core aspect of masculinity? "what makes a man?" I think insanity's response is pretty close to the mark: something along the lines of being a "rock". Being able to keep your wits about you, and handle the task at hand. Whether it's your daughter having her first "time of the month" or someone just kicked in your door at 3 am. I think manliness is about being secure in the situation you're in, whatever that may be. Knowing yourself, your strengths, and your limitations, and acting accordingly. "Restlessness is discontent - and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man-and I will show you a failure." -Thomas Edison Link to comment
Endor Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 thanks for your responses everyone, but im not sure ive got enough to win this bet with the range of opinions coming through. lets try a slightly different approach: if you could only pick one thing, what would you say is the core aspect of masculinity? "what makes a man?"Depends what kind of man you are but testosterone typically plays it's part. I'd be interested to know what you think is the core aspect of femininity? "what makes a woman"? Endor, LVL 45 Half-Elf Ranger PR and Motivation Log | Current Battle Log Feb-March 2022 Challenge Link to comment
Red1263 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 This is a tough one, but I would something along the lines of being a "rock". Being able to keep your wits about you, and handle the task at hand. Whether it's your daughter having her first "time of the month" or someone just kicked in your door at 3 am.Something to this effect is my definition. Handling a situation regardless of what it is, but not panicking or freaking out and succumbing to fear. Level 25 Final Fantasy Rebel My Epic Quest | My Journey | Currently on the Trial of Orthos Str: 60 | Dex: 23 | Sta: 66 | Con: 28 | Wis: 55 | Cha: 14 Goals for 2021: Spoiler Build my brother a Destiny 2 Lamp Learn how to do a Handstand Play 1 song on the acoustic guitar Clean up the Christmas Decorations and finish setting up my apartment (hang things up, plus some other few things that need to be organized) Re-introduce Pull-ups into my routine Build a shelving unit next to my Desk "No matter what, if you can hold your head up high, you've done the right thing." "When you stand with your family, your family stands with you." "Write what needs to be written." Link to comment
Hit Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I'd be interested to know what you think is the core aspect of femininity? "what makes a woman"? i have no freaking clue. Maybe empathy. It's the moose on the inside that counts. Link to comment
Thrillho Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 i have no freaking clue. Maybe empathy. I know... SO few people who qualify, then. Like... four. The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to comment
Endor Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 i have no freaking clue. Maybe empathy.Someone (recently divorced) told me the other day that he thought the difference between men and women was that in general women didn't have the same idea about honour, which is one of the most important values a man can hold when dealing with other men. As a man, if you demonstrate you have no honour in your dealings with other men it's usually met with disgrace and disgust. Endor, LVL 45 Half-Elf Ranger PR and Motivation Log | Current Battle Log Feb-March 2022 Challenge Link to comment
Bearded_Dragon Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I think what makes a man is his ability to love. Love the woman (or man) he's with, honour and cherish them. Love his kids in such a way that they grow up to know they are special, important and deserving of love. Love friends in such a way that they know they can depend on him and love people strangers, because you never really know anyone's story. ....I'm still working at it, hopefully I'll get there! Link to comment
Bearded_Dragon Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Wow...I should not be let in front of a keyboard when I'm that tired. Apologies for the soppiness of that post. It's so soppy it's dripping all over the floor, I'm going to need to put one of those yellow "slippery floor" signs up. Everyone be careful around this area, it's very slippery. 1 Link to comment
Jittersthe.Clown Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Level 2 Warforged Druid STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3 "If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free." Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead! Battle Log: Clowning around daily Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge Link to comment
Suited hippy Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 If we are defining being a Man versus being male, I would say the greatest factor that embodies being a man is personal responsibility. It's encompassing of honor, of duty, of values. 3 Currently lost in Fitness. Link to comment
Frost of the Gloaming Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I agree with you 100% Suited Hippy One thing I don't understand, is why is house work (cooking/cleaning) considered feminine? I always wanted to ask those guys who could do neither if they plan(ned) to live with their mothers until they got married and then have their wives take care of them? Between a rock and a hard place, use our finger nails to climb, it's all we know.......... Daily Mile Perfer et obdura: Dolor hic tibi proderit olim Link to comment
Thrillho Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I agree with you 100% Suited Hippy One thing I don't understand, is why is house work (cooking/cleaning) considered feminine? I always wanted to ask those guys who could do neither if they plan(ned) to live with their mothers until they got married and then have their wives take care of them? I do all the cooking and cleaning and laundry. That said... it was CONSIDERED feminine due to the decades of American post-war culture where the men had jobs and the women stayed home, since single-income was infinitely more manageable than it is these days. The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to comment
The Spider Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 If we are defining being a Man versus being male, I would say the greatest factor that embodies being a man is personal responsibility. It's encompassing of honor, of duty, of values. I agree with this 100%. Owning up to mistakes, admitting faults, but also calling people out when they're NOT doing the right thing. Men are expected to be workers and/or leaders, whether it's at home with the wife and kids or at work or in the military, the defining characteristic I would definitely say is being honest, trustworthy, proud of his abilities but humble in general terms, while standing up for their ideals. "Impossible is not a fact, it's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration, it's a dare. Impossible is potential, impossible is temporary, impossible is NOTHING." -Muhammad Ali "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." -Hellen Keller 3 Ferocity (2), 2 Becoming Capable, 1 Becoming a Ranger Link to comment
Frost of the Gloaming Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Trust me if we could swing it I would so be a SAHD, but that would be giving up a lot of stuff that I don't want to give up, (swim lessons, gymnastics, soccer, and family vacations) though there was a time before I got my promotion that my income almost matched what was going out due to childcare; that was a serious debate I love when people walk in on you as you're washing your breakfast out of your beard while in the bathroom; which is a plus about having a long beard is that when your egg drips you don't have to worry about it getting on your shirt 1 Between a rock and a hard place, use our finger nails to climb, it's all we know.......... Daily Mile Perfer et obdura: Dolor hic tibi proderit olim Link to comment
Thrillho Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I was a SAHD for a year. Probably the happiest year of my life. *sigh* I wasn't built to be a cubicle monkey. Also, we were DEAD broke for that whole year. Like, returning our neighbor's cans and bottled for grocery money poor. That kinda sucked. The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to comment
Suited hippy Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I dream of being a SAHD... My partner is younger than me, and already makes way more than I do. Just got to put that baby in her! I would be the most popular parent at playdates, helping all the new mothers get back in shape, baking cookies, opening jars... ... I really should put a baby in her. 2 Currently lost in Fitness. Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Yea I would love to be a S@HD. I mean, its never going to happen, but the thought is a beautiful. "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
Hit Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 the greatest factor that embodies being a man is personal responsibility. It's encompassing of honor, of duty, of values. this kinda sounds like the greatest factor in being an adult, as opposed to just for men. but thanks everyone for your responses, i wish you all well on your journeys to becoming stay at home fathers 1 It's the moose on the inside that counts. Link to comment
Phytomancer Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have a 22 years contract for a job, so I won't be an SAHD, but it's an awesome concept. Phytomancer and The Way of The South East Level: 8 STR 15 | DEX 6 | STA 9 | CON 9 | WIS 9 | CHA 7 Level 1: Evil Minion Training | Level 2: Spy of the Seven Kingdoms Level 3: Shrines of Viruna | Level 4: Impending Storm | Level 5: Respawns | Level 6: Green Villains Level7: Returns to Battle Spoiler Pushup: 11.2% 11.2% Green: 11.2% 11.2% Sweets: 11% 11% Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I hope you factored inflation into that contract. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to comment
Phytomancer Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I hope you factored inflation into that contract.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Good thinking. I did. Phytomancer and The Way of The South East Level: 8 STR 15 | DEX 6 | STA 9 | CON 9 | WIS 9 | CHA 7 Level 1: Evil Minion Training | Level 2: Spy of the Seven Kingdoms Level 3: Shrines of Viruna | Level 4: Impending Storm | Level 5: Respawns | Level 6: Green Villains Level7: Returns to Battle Spoiler Pushup: 11.2% 11.2% Green: 11.2% 11.2% Sweets: 11% 11% Link to comment
Purple_Panda Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have a 22 years contract for a job, so I won't be an SAHD, but it's an awesome concept. Are you building the Death Star!? 4 -Purple_Panda Link to comment
Barmacral Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Naw, the White House vetoed that already. This too, shall pass. Link to comment
Frost of the Gloaming Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I'm thinking to myself what could I accomplish in 22years Between a rock and a hard place, use our finger nails to climb, it's all we know.......... Daily Mile Perfer et obdura: Dolor hic tibi proderit olim Link to comment
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