Here's the thing: the idea of performative male-ness is actually pretty liberating. When we realize that these traditional masculine norms are just that – norms – we can start to break free from them. It's like, we can finally be ourselves, without fear of judgment or rejection. And, that is a pretty amazing feeling.
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It's a bit like the difference between wearing a costume and wearing comfortable clothes. When we're being our authentic selves, we can just relax and be, without having to put on this big show. And, isn't that what we all want, deep down? To just be able to be, without apology or pretension?
