Men, Tell Us The Societal Norms You've Realized Are Actually Total BS

We're all ears, men!

Societal pressures basically start from the moment you become a functioning human. There's always something you should be doing, always a standard you "should" be meeting.

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But once you reach a certain age, you kinda start to let go of these societal norms. And we've spoken about the norms older women have let go of β€” like the pressure to have kids, or following the latest fashion trends β€” so now it's time to ask older men the same question!

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For example, maybe you're an older man and you're sick of the societal expectation that men don't cry. Perhaps you've started being more open about your emotions because you're tired of society expecting otherwise.

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Or maybe you're sick of the societal norm that bigger = better, and although you may not have many inches on you, perhaps you've stopped being ashamed about it and started owning it.

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Whatever it is, we wanna hear it! So, older men, tell us: What's a societal norm you've let go of? Fill out the quick anonymous form here, or leave your response in the comments below!