Unlike women, men often have difficulty sharing their feelings, even with close friends.
According to psychologists, this comes from education, gender models and social prejudices that were formed very early.
Psychologist Nandita Kalra, a consultant at Rocket Health, said many men grow up with the concept of being strong, resilient and not showing weakness.
Nandita explains that since childhood, boys are often taught how to resolve their own problems, not too emotional, which makes expressing emotions a strange thing.
Even when they trust their friends, opening up makes them feel unsafe. In addition, men are also afraid of being judged, afraid of being seen as unmanly when talking about vulnerable things.
This creates a gap even though deep inside them, they really want to be emotionally close.
This condition contributes to men being often misunderstood as cold or carefree, while in fact they are completely capable of expressing emotions.
The barrier lies in the fear of being judged and the habit of suppressing emotions for a long time. To help men gradually overcome these limitations, psychologist Nandita Kalra has suggested 5 simple but effective approaches.
Starting with the small things
Without mentioning the deepest pain, men can try to share gentle pressures such as busy work or feeling tired.
As men gradually learn to open their hearts, emotions will be expressed more naturally and the fear of hurt will also decrease.
Choose the right time to chat
Activities such as driving, walking, playing sports or playing games help reduce the pressure of facing in person. Many men connect better when they don't have to focus completely on the conversation, making sharing easier and more natural.
frankly share your problems
To communicate effectively, men can use clear words such as Im worried, Im overwhelmed or I feel sad. This helps open the door to sharing without having to interpret too long or complicatedly.
Make small reminders to friends and relatives
If they feel shy, men can remind their friends in advance that they want to share something important. Providing in advance helps friends prepare, while reducing the pressure on the person sharing.
Clearly express your wishes from the conversation
Men also need to be listened to, understood or simply want to express their feelings. Establish expectations to help the conversation go smoothly and avoid unwanted, upset advice.
According to experts, sharing emotions is not a sign of weakness but a way to relieve the inner burden.
When men know how to express themselves, they can build a deeper relationship and find a more practical solution to their problem.
(The article is for reference only, not a replacement for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you have health questions).
