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7 Reasons I am Not Your Stereotypical Man

January 29, 2013
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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.

stereotypical man

1. Cannot or will not do laundry or household duties

I have been doing my own laundry since I was 8 years old while I stayed home alone during the summer months. At the same time, I also learned how to clean house. I would not say I am a “clean freak” (although my wife calls me one), but I am particular about how I like certain things done around the house. I am most definitely not above cleaning the toilet, sink, windows, floors, etc., while I wait on a load of laundry.

2. Live to get drunk and talk about it

I guess a good buzz can be fun and can help others relax, but I do not consume beer, alcohol or illegal substances. Now do not get me wrong, I have been there done that, but it was just not for me. I do not see it fitting into the role model I want to be for my kids.

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

If I was to think about it, I did play a lot of video games when I was younger. Back then, Nintendo 64 was all the rage and my friends and I would play. But, now I just do not the have the time. And, if and when I do play, it is because the kids have asked me to join them. They do not really spend a lot of time playing either, so it is not a passion of mine anymore.

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.

What do you think of when you hear the term stereotypical man?


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  1. yanatha (@yanatha) says

    January 29, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    I commend you and applaud what you are doing. As a proud dad myself I am very engaged with my little ones here

  2. Rita O'Neal says

    January 29, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    This is a great post! You and my hubby are similar but he doesn’t cry. Not that there is anything wrong with it, he just doesn’t do it. I have seen water swell up in his eye when needed but he’ll crack eventually. I don’t think there is anything wrong with not being a “Stereotypical Male” and it’s not just because it gives Staci and me the good life. Who cares what everyone else is – as long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters. Oh yeah and that you treat Staci like a Queen because… well, that’s just the right thing to do 🙂

  3. Colby says

    January 29, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Thank you Rita and Staci is my Queen.

  4. Gena says

    January 29, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Haha! You sound like my hubby! Well…except for #1. 😉

  5. Jana says

    January 31, 2013 at 11:09 am

    I am glad my own husband isn’t above helping around the house especially with laundry. He prefers to fold the laundry while he watches a game on the TV which is perfectly acceptable to me!!

  6. Jana says

    January 31, 2013 at 11:11 am

    My husband also doesn’t cry. I have seen him cry once thus far in our marriage. It’s probably good one of us can control our emotions though because I sure can’t. I cry enough for the two of us.

  7. Michael Hawkins says

    February 8, 2013 at 5:07 am

    Dude – You. Are. Awesome.

    Great post. I’m okay with not being stereotypical too. : – )

    In addition to your mantra of “I Cook. I Clean. I Cry” I would simply add “I Create”.

    Have a fantastic weekend!

  8. Isabel says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    I think that if there were more men like you the world wouldn’t be so screwed up.. and where can I find a guy like you?? With all due respect to your wife she is very lucky to have a guy like you in her life.. God bless you and your family.

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