Her: “Men have it easier than women.”
👉Reality: Men account for nearly 80% of suicides in America.
Her: “Just smile and be happy”
👉Reality: 6 Million men in the United States suffer from chronic daily stress.
Her: “Man up, be a real man.”
👉Reality: 64% of men have experienced childhood abuse or neglect.
Her: “You need to be a better provider.”
👉Reality: 83% of men feel they can’t get help because they’ve been taught that needing help means they’ve failed.
Her: “It’s OK to be vulnerable.”
👉Reality: 73% of men who opened up about emotional issues in the workplace faced negative reactions, including loss of opportunities or even their job.
This is why men continue to struggle more silently in society than women.