Sam smith comes to mind. I think he lives a life that is not defined by societal norms that define masculinity.
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Aren’t the people who I most admire people who really care about other people are authentically themselves but I think being authentically themselves is when you care about other people
Authentic, tolerant, loving, has strength to hold the things they care for. Vulnerable to those who holds space for him, loyal.
Emotionally open men. Vulnerable men whose strength is passive .
Never really thought about male role models to be honest, I have always tried to make my own path. I believe that a respect for others is most important, and that includes my love life, I respect my partner deeply. My social circle is small and I’ve never be a “go and get laid” kind of guy, it just doesn’t fit with me. I would say that I would look for a male role model that has that respect for women.
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I’ve always looked up to my dad, and he hasn’t been around since I was 9, so I struggle to feel like I’m someone he’d be proud of because I’ll never hear it from him.
My boss is very kind if anything goes wrong. He doesn’t blame anyone. He just tries to help fix it.
My brother in law is honestly one of the more humble men I’ve came across, not to mention one of the smartest people I’ve came across. I genuinely look up to him and his son since they are both geniuses and are reliable when it comes to anything
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All my male role models have one thing in common, they are unapologetically themselves. It in a brash arrogant manner, but in a quiet self assured way. That doesn’t mean they won’t speak their mind but they also know how to show constraint, and more importantly, purpose along with wisdom.
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My dad has always been my role model. He has always put his family first, he is unapologetically himself, and he’s a very hard worker.
My dad is a hard role model to copy, he’s very accomplished and knows how to do so many different things, and he’s successful and respected in his work. But he also prefers staying home and reading to going out all the time, he plays sport and gets social interaction that way but he doesn’t need to constantly be around people.
I don’t have THE male role model but I look up to some of my former superiors when it comes to certain qualities of being strict but kind at the same time while not being afraid of failure by doing it their way.
My father is the kindest most accomplished man. He gets on with everyone yet is also very disciplined. He lives life on his own terms
My old sergeant from the army, he was strict but rewarding, and kind outside of drills.
Not hand many good male role models in my life, but that thinking of being prefect is what has left me to that I had many good role models but put the high standard on them as well so you couldn’t see that being perfectly imperfect is good enough
Also don’t have specific people in mind, but I can name plenty of traits in others in my day to day life that I admire and aspire to be.
My grandad was a very good role model. Very stern but fair, taught me many good life lessons.
Someone I looked up to as a role model as a friend of that is much older than I am. He walks with confidence and he does what he wants. He doesn’t care about stereotypes of how well use him he’s He’s just his authentic self.
I don’t have a specific male role model but the qualities I most admire in other men (and all people tbh) are integrity and authenticity. Integrity is a sign of true courage, as it often requires people to do things in the interest of kindness and truth that might be difficult or painful for them themselves. Authenticity is the most liberating quality to be around. When someone is authentic in themselves, they offer you a chance to be the same, because nothing anyone else thinks or does can disrupt the love and confidence the authentic person has for themselves so you are free to be yourself around them without judgement.
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