Agent Doggett from the x-files, he’s reassuring, kind and in control of himself as I’d like to be
It’s been men in tv/movies., and that has reinforced the scripts I tell myself. They’re muscular, have penetrative sex, are desired…these presentations have warped my beliefs around what a man is.
I greatly admire my dad for his dedication to my family.
As far as outside the box goes I admire this guy named fonz who I can see total lives life on his own terms.
Who know what they want and go get it.
I don’t have a particular role model. But the man i strive to be is based off the men who are confident, well hearted to everyone and strong willed. That exude that confidence to not hide or be quiet and tough at all times.
Someone who has the courage to get what they want. To satisfy their needs. Men who are a powerful in the inside and charismatic in the outside. Someone who isn’t afraid of trying something new. Men who are fine with being who they are.
Someone who is confident and does his own thing. Does not conform to others and laughs off perceived failures / is completely unaffected by what others think
Morrissey is a male role model of mine… simply because he does and says what he wants, without the desire to please everyone. I admire his confidence and outspoken nature and how he’s kept it throughout his life.
Someone who is mentally strong, resilient and also have kindness as part of their personality. Someone who can be relied upon and can be vulnerable enough to seek help when they need it
Howard Roark, lived by his own ethical frame work, never cowed to beliefs of others. Stayed true to his vision despite the costs
Nick fry cus he lives though spending time in nature and doesn’t seem to be focused on money or conforming to other people’s standards.
I respect men that have clearly put in the work to provide for their families. I respect men that never stop pushing to evolve into their best self. I respect men that are open, honest and unshakable.
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Men who are willing to openly share their feelings
Naval Ravikant.
A man that express his feelings mentally and emotionally that’s would open up and also a man that understand other guys feelings without laughing or putting them down
Chris Bumstead, for his story about when he cried in his wife’s arms while training for Mr olympia. He also once said, that the best partner is one who you can be a burden to if need be. Not that you should be a burden, but if your flaws are exposed then they won’t bat an eye and help you out
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I’m a Wildland firefighter so am lucky to be surrounded by mentally and physically strong men. We all fall short when it comes to emotions and vulnerability. One man I greatly admire now because he opened up and dropped his mask after some horrible shit happened years ago. He was big, strong, smart, likable and then told us how he had been suicidal and felt so small and weak. The courage that took that day to be with your peers and the fear that we would ostracize him will always stay with me and set a profound goal in my life. It’s been a long road but I have gradually opened up to my friends and peers about my own mental health and struggles. Men and women that I literally put my physical life in their hands and mine is terrifying to let them see you tear up cause your wife had a lump show up on a breast scan. (Turned out benign and all good). Before I would of just shoved that shit down and moved on at work and cried alone in my truck. Vulnerability is hard even though most of us admire it and would put our life on the line for each other.
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This really hit home for me. I also worked as a wildland firefighter and know how hard it can be to open up about your struggles. I have found it very hard to share my insecurities with others and I am working on being more vulnerable in my daily life.
My boss. He’s physically strong and also so confident in his thought process, planning and execution. But also a very kind, caring and family guy.
My friend Pat is a role model because he doesn’t watch porn or masturbate, knows which women he wants and focuses on them and tunes out all the noise.