I've learned that in this community (not just here on Reddit) that there is opposition to the use of the term, "Real Man." Well, I think it's a useful term, and that "Real Men" do exist, as differentiated from others.

I've spent my whole life as a man, trying to figure out how to be a man. It doesn't involve a lot of the associations made here, however...like taking care of a child that isn't his, or treating women a certain way. What I believe a real man is has more to do with honor, integrity, self-reliance, courage, self-improvement, and how he treats any person, not just women.

I definitely judge other males as not being "Real Men", because a lot of them are embarrassing, and fuck it up for the rest of us. If it didn't affect me, I wouldn't care, but unfortunately it does.

I'm earnestly curious what, if anything, is so out-of-line with this viewpoint. I'm willing to hear you guys out.