Sensitive, Caring Men Are Not Real Men

This is a common problem with the Promise Keeper approach to the inculcation of masculinity. Men gather together in small groups in order to learn how to relate to one another on a more intimate level. In other words, they gather together to learn to relate to one another as women relate to each other. “Real” masculinity is described as being sensitive, open, responsive, intimate, caring, and the rest of it. (About the only thing that is missing is breast implants.)

A masculine toughness is the only foundation upon which a masculine tenderness may be safely placed. Without a concrete foundation, thoughtfulness, consideration, and sensitivity in men is just simply gross.