The Value of Men Expressing their Fears, Confidence and Struggles (freedom and transformation are birthed in those environments)

The VALUE of Men expressing their fears, struggles and confidence is, freedom and transformation are birthed in those environments.

Men should communicate about life, including their feelings and experiences, because it offers numerous benefits for their well-being and relationships. That is what I have come to understand and see, in my years of being one of them.

Why is being part of this male world important? Men who are expressing their fears, confidence and struggles illustrates the ‘complete package’. In our weaknesses, we find strength, because we eventually get the numbers who surround us to help us overcome that battle.

Open communication and emotional expression can, and usually does lead to reduced stress, reduced anxiety, and the eviction of depression. What type of research can be done that can replace the reality of ‘being near’ and ‘being connected’?

The freedom of the expression shows that men who are able to display their emotions have lower rates of struggling alone and less of a likelihood of venturing into the land of depression and neighborhood of anxiety.

When we suppress our very real emotions, the aftermath can potentially manifest as physical symptoms.

Women… Do you desire stronger relationships, marriages and homes? Encourage your hubby to share his feelings and experiences. Crushing them and trampling on them will never assist him with supporting you to be the best version of you possible.

One thing you get from an open and vulnerable man is the opportunity to foster a deeper connection. That is one. The second thing you get from an open and vulnerable man is the opportunity to build trust and intimacy within your relationship with him. You don’t need or want that from us, do you?

Open communication helps prevent misunderstandings and conflicts. He (we) need and desire that from our wives as well.

Helping us to be engaging with conversation and expressing emotions helps men gain valuable insights into themselves, promoting self-awareness and personal development. It aids in processing difficult experiences and promotes resilience. Talking about our feelings, fears and weaknesses does not and will not make us weak. …on the contrary, when a man knows he has support in a woman who loves and prays for him, he will usually surpass his own expectations and start to want to live up to the Standard his Creator has for him. When you add to that bond, men who want to help your husband, their friend and brother to “stand up and fight the good fight of faith” you have what you have always dreamed of. A man of character, love, honor and strength!

We all KNOW, there is some stigma that has been attached to the men who talk about their outlook on life as they see it. Why are we still buying into that lie?

Fellas, don’t you know that when communicating openly about our mental health, we can challenge societal norms that discourage openness and emotional expression? As we fight through these stigmas, this will help create more supportive environments where we men feel comfortable seeking help.

We don’t usually seek to find help and healthy outlets, so we look for a way to let the steam off, so we can release the pressure we have built up over time. EVERY situation has its own amount and type of pressure. We all know and understand that.

Loneliness, often linked to suppressed emotions and lack of community support, is considered a significant risk factor for various health problems. I have been known to state this next saying in marital circles and men’s gatherings like ManDate, “It is nothing like feeling alone in your own house.” I have tasted that flavor. I don’t like it.

I say this again, but in a different way, “Understanding and processing emotions helps men develop stronger coping mechanisms and bounce back from adversity more effectively.”

Embracing emotional expression allows men to connect more fully with life's experiences, leading to a richer and more meaningful life.

We all need an environment where we can have some “MAN TALK!”