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I was just wondering why do so many males make the statement "just suck it up" or something similar in painfull situations. First let me say that I'm sure there are some women out there that use it, but for the most part, statements like this are generally from men usually to another man. I mean another guy could just have his leg cut off and his teeth bashed out, and his buddy will tell him "just tough it out". Is it because if you scream and say it hurts like hell, everyone will think you are a sissy? Is it some male dominated secret that you must "suck it up" in all cases where there might be some emotional or physical pain. Why would you put yourself through more drama just to make yourself look tough? Is it just born in you.
A poster in a thread tonight,male, made this statement to someone who was feeling pain. I found it very callous, but through the years have grown use to hearing it said a million times over. It just made me wonder, is it really that horrible in men's eyes to show pain or emotion, especially in front of another male?
A poster in a thread tonight,male, made this statement to someone who was feeling pain. I found it very callous, but through the years have grown use to hearing it said a million times over. It just made me wonder, is it really that horrible in men's eyes to show pain or emotion, especially in front of another male?