We always hear talk about how women are expected to live up to unrealistic standards of beauty and femininity in romance.

And there have been numerous movements and conversations happening to address these things.

But there are similar unhealthy standards for men that go completely unaddressed

On top of having next to nothing for body positivity

Men are expected to be stoic and emotionless.

And even though there have been countless calls for men to "be more vulnerable" because they're pent up by "toxic masculinity"

You can read countless stories on places like askmen about times when guys have cried or showed emotion in front of their girlfriends or partners only to have them lose interest or attraction

It's not men enforcing this on other men, so why do we treat it as such?

And the last thing I'll touch on. Even though I'm sure there's plenty more that could be added to this list.

Men are expected to be wallets/ATM's

Men are expected to be providers. to be the breadwinners.

They're expected to pay for expensive dates and gifts. To have a nice place and a nice vehicle.

But if the same or similar expectations are put upon a woman who expects those things from a man then it's called "entitlement" or "misogyny."

if we truly yearn for equality. Then these things need to be talked about and addressed.

And we also need to tackle the notion that it's inherently men and/or masculinity at fault for creating/perpetuating these issues. Because it's not.