A vulnerable man

Dear Men,

Who says you cannot shed tears? Who dictates that you must suppress vulnerability, weakness, or neediness? The more you adhere to these patriarchal norms, the further you push my heart away.

A woman influenced by the toxic grasp of patriarchy may indeed admire a man who remains emotionally detached, residing predominantly in his intellect and control mechanisms. This man, seemingly composed of iron, endeavors to suppress his emotions, displaying bravery by numbing his feelings.

However, a woman who has liberated herself from the patriarchal matrix, opening her heart wide, is repelled by the archetype of the stoic "iron" macho man. What she perceives is not strength but weakness—a man fearful of his inner feminine and, consequently, apprehensive of her.

A mature, healthy woman can only place her trust in a man who embraces and holds space for his vulnerability, which is the essence of his inner feminine.

Dear Men, I can only trust and open up to you when you have the courage to let your emotions flow freely, embrace your vulnerability, and stand before me stripped of masks and defenses.

It is in this raw moment that I feel safe with you, honoring and admiring your authentic presence rather than the impenetrable armor that shields your heart from my touch.

For far too long, men and women have engaged in unhealthy games of control, power, manipulation, and abuse.

I believe we are now poised to end these games and embrace the power of our true selves, inherently beautiful in our authenticity.