Stereotypical Man
Let me begin by stating that I come from a small family: Mom, Dad, and one brother. I went to public school in a city outside of Dallas, Texas. I grew up playing soccer and a bit of baseball, but never really played anything else. Most of my time was spent hanging out with my friends. So, when I say I am not your stereotypical man I am not lying. I will try to explain why by debunking some common misconceptions about men.
1. Cannot or will not do laundry or household duties
around the house
2. Live to get drunk and talk about it
role model
3. Master craftsman or mechanic
Why is that most people think that if you carry testosterone in your body then you should also carry a tool box? I have never been good at tearing apart and putting back together a vehicle. I cannot even really justify an oil change on our cars. It is just not something I want to do. I see value in paying the professionals to do it. Or asking my father-in-law to help me out.
4. All-American Athlete
Sports? Well, I like to watch football. I will follow local sports teams by reading along online, but that is about it. I did not play sports in high school and have only played one season of softball outside of school. I watched my wife play for about 10 years. Now we enjoy sports on the couch together.
5. Alpha Male
I am not the Alpha male in any way, shape, or form. I do not really care if you think you are better than me. I know my place on this earth and I am simply here living it out the best I can.
6. Not emotional
Please, I have met plenty of men that have bawled their eyes out... but will never admit it. Me? I have no problem showing my sensitive side. My favorite movie? The Notebook. There. I said it.
7. Plays video games all the time
spend a lot of time
Boring as I may have become in the eyes of some, I am not striving to be much more than a loving husband to my wife and an adoring father to my children.
I cook. I clean. I cry.
I am not your stereotypical man. And I am okay with that.
