What makes a man weak?

DarkLord0chinChin · 2017-04-14T10:15:00+00:00

if you're short it's hard af to not be perceived weak. You have to demonstrate the capability of escalating to serious violence much more and more often than someone physically big.

ManSentHisOwnWay · 2017-04-14T08:58:35+00:00

The same thing that makes anyone weak. The inability to stand for himself, his wants and desires, his family and friends, what he believes in. The kind of person that's driven by little more than fear; the fear of getting shamed, to get physically or emotionally hurt, to get rejected, the fear of losing, etc.

camelliafleur · 2017-04-14T09:05:08+00:00

Having no spine, can't stand up for himself or his beliefs.

Eastuss · 2017-04-14T18:22:23+00:00

It's his mind. You do things to make others happy? You're not happy? If both answers are yes, you're probably a weak beta.

Saint_Chad_of_Mercia · 2017-04-14T11:44:48+00:00

Seeking approval from others

Excessive fear and avoidance of potential social humiliation

Not taking responsibility or accountability for his actions

Negative/whiny/bitchy about other people

Has a marked change of interaction style with different people

Putting others' needs before his own

Inability to stand his ground

Is a grown adult, but changes his style/hair/fashion to match current trends

DrunkGirl69 · 2017-04-14T13:11:50+00:00

Cowardice is the weakness of humankind. True courage is being honest with yourself, and answering to nobody else.

Either way, it's for them. That's what's weak.

Allow the wisdom of Community to wash over you.

Aaren_Augustine · 2017-04-14T08:49:10+00:00

An unwillingness to fight. A complacency to continue to be broken

Temperfuelmma · 2017-04-14T09:07:39+00:00

I always say,

You're not going to respect a midget acting all dominant trying to intimidate you.

You're not going to respect a girly dwayne Johnson either.

DemonConsulting · 2017-04-14T09:24:27+00:00

The mind is the biggest issue. Fear, be it of failiure, confrontation or disoppointment, as well as a lack of ambition turn a person into a weak, boring doormat type.

Physical weakness can be overcome by status, confidence and dominance but nothing can override mental weakness - you can be the most ripped, tall, beautiful mofo out there but if you can't stand up for yourself, you will be used, walked over and then discarded.

A stong body can improve your mindset though - physical exercise helps with depression for example and a great body can boost your confidence and reduce your fear of confrontation.

fatchobanispliff · 2017-04-14T10:57:15+00:00

The same things that make women weak, lack of integrity or a backbone, slave mentality, easily triggered, insecure.

SkinnySweaty · 2017-04-14T14:11:46+00:00

Fear.

Z33ger · 2017-04-14T17:34:03+00:00

Physical weakness (low muscle and strengthno cardio)poor health in general excessive fat weak immune system addictive behavior, no life aspirations inability to persevere for long term goals financial irresponsibility, emotional neediness or overwhelming sense of dependence on others, negative manic or depressed mind state

UhKhat · 2017-04-14T18:09:45+00:00

What makes a man weak to me is bowing to peer pressure and not following his own moral compass. To me it's also weak to be a slave to your impulses and desires. A strong man can be a stay at home dad, a nurse, a carer...Sometimes it's very strong to go against the prevailing view and not strive for the psychopathic 'alpha' type lifestyle TRP seems to espouse. If a big strong truly 'alpha' guy wouldn't put aside his plans to assist someone in distress or save a kitten stuck in a drain, then he's weak to me. Putting others ahead of yourself is brave, moral and a truly strong thing to do. Selfishness is weak. As is callousness. Boundaries have to be there so that you don't get taken advantage of though.

In short, a weak man, is a man who is not true to himself and becomes a coward when he won't stick up for himself and others in bad situations.

IckyStickyPoo · 2017-04-15T05:05:18+00:00

Men who prey on the vulnerable to make themselves look or feel more masculine or who prey on the vulnerable to make themselves richer/more powerful/have more sex etc

Those guys are weak as piss.

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findingmrnemo · 2017-04-14T08:37:38+00:00

Having a kidney stone certainly makes a man weak least physically.

BPremium · 2017-04-14T12:27:23+00:00

an absence of strength?

[deleted] · 2017-04-14T12:45:02+00:00

the same qualities that make women weak.

InformalCriticism · 2017-04-14T13:06:51+00:00

Clearly both.

I've seen jacked sissies, and I've seen fiery stunted men.

It boils down to whether your brain is fucked up or not. The "strength" aspect is boiled down to stability and self control.

funny_lyfe · 2017-04-14T14:50:29+00:00

Short men do have it bad. A lot of it is attitude, if you are actually confident enough to lose your SO, then you can impose rules. If you are weak you make them happy, not your self.

However, this is not mutually exclusive to your looks. If you are a 6 or lower, sometimes beta orbiting is all you can do as a male. That means the market just doesn't want to buy what you are trying to sell. At that point it is necessary to increase your SMV.

brewmastermonk · 2017-04-14T15:23:25+00:00

Not setting personal boundaries and holding firm when they are being encroached upon. Not being able to reevaluate personal boundaries when they are stupid. Not willing to respect and playfully push other peoples boundaries (like flirting or fucking around with your friends).

trail22 · 2017-04-14T15:58:08+00:00

The world. People think others are weak but walk a mile in his shoes.

mks10 · 2017-04-14T15:59:51+00:00

Inability to make a decision and keep his word.

bones_and_love · 2017-04-14T16:25:26+00:00

I'd say a strong man can efficiently work toward what he wants. That has a lot of skills baked into it, stuff like not breaking down under a challenge, thinking clearly, communicating effectively, having a strong network of loyal friends, good judgment (often makes the right plan after considering stuff), and other stuff like that.

If you wanna know about weakness, just think about anything that is opposite that goal. Things like complaining a bunch w/o any real step toward the goal, bad judgment (often makes the wrong plan after considering stuff), stressing out all the time, speaking badly (offensively, confusingly, unconvincingly, and other things like that). Few friends, no loyalty, a weasel.

It's not like if you have one of these you're automatically weak or strong. It's more like how effective you are given all that you've got. Take a really simple example of a charismatic, loyal guy with bad judgment but a great network of friends. He might do just fine...

abicus4343 · 2017-04-14T19:52:56+00:00

Mind. 100%.

OurThrownAwayDreams · 2017-04-14T20:23:10+00:00

When he cares about what other people thinks of him. Or worries about things he has no control over.

A man who depends his life in the hands other than his very own is considered weaker.

super-commenting · 2017-04-14T23:59:14+00:00

Failing to do things that you know will be good for you long term because they are difficult in the short term

Lisa_NY22 · 2017-04-15T05:12:12+00:00

Crap genetic. (often suffering from short stature, small frame, weak chin). Psychologically: blames others (mostly women in general) for their own inherent deficiencies.

despisedlove2 · 2017-04-15T20:27:21+00:00

Starts in the mind.

test822 · 2017-04-18T15:28:27+00:00

both. but physical state is often an indicator of his mindset as well.

Title	What makes a man weak?
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Date	April 14, 2017 8:33 AM UTC (9 years ago)
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