Navigating Men’s Emotional Labyrinth
Men are not taught to express a range of emotions. Media and society reinforce they are allowed to feel nothing and anger.
“Are the mens okay?” – concerned friends & family
I grew up with a mother who taught me to question why I was feeling the way I did when I was young.
Over the years, I’ve spoken with others about embracing feelings instead of avoiding them, studied acting and learned how certain feelings were judged as good and others as bad, and observed how men are unable to communicate why or how they are feeling.
Commonly, the answers are “Nothing. I’m fine.” or “I’m pissed/angry!”
Feeling the Feels
Considering that all humans are the same, men should have the same ability as women to communicate their emotional state.
Instead, they are typically unable to or willfully choose not to talk about their feelings to those who care about them.
Is there something happening in culture and media that teaches men to behave certain ways?
Do men feel confident with emotions?
What do men think of others who share their feelings?
What happens in relationships when men share their emotions?
There is no binary to and I won’t pretend that there is a simple answer or solution.
I want to learn more about the state of emotions and men.
And I invite you to join me as I speak with the men, their partners and friends to learn what is hidden below the surface and how it could affect the lives of everyone around them.
The Men
What’s Your Experience?
Share your story with me!
I want to speak with you if you think emotions are stupid or the best thing since sliced bread.
What do you think emotions are?
What would your partner or friend say if you told them about this project?
How many emotions do you think there are?
Can you remember the last time you cried?
Who is the most recent person you said “I love you” to?
Reach out via the form below.