This is not something one "sex" needs to do more than the other sex. The world would be a better place if we would all examine our lives and challenge ourselves to become our best selves. That would include becoming comfortable with our emotional and psychological selves. For some, religion and/or philosophy may teach us about some of these things. Forgiveness and gratitude is good for all or us, especially the person who adopts these points of view (of course it is not easy when you have been dealt a "bad hand" in this life.) IMO empathy and acceptance of people who have different POVs (including the other sex no matter how they identify themselves) is essential to having the kind of society and country where people are able to pursue their dreams. Self reflection starts with myself. Once I understand and am comfortable with myself, that makes me better at listening to and understanding others, starting with my husband and children. Sometimes I have been on autopilot and when I am like that I have subconsconscously or maybe because of my genetics/upbringing acted just like my mother or father. Some of the behaviors helped me, others hindered me. Some of what they taught me was to be a certain way because of my sex. With self reflection, we can decide which values we want to continue and pass down to our children. It is not easy to change the things that have been programmed into us that are not helpful to our pursuit of happiness. ALL sexes need to be self reflective and understanding of the plight of others. Life is not always easy not matter who you are in this world.

Is there any chance all the media messages are making you feel like men are not being supported? I think this is why Doc John does not want us to discuss "issues of the day" (politics) on this forum. Watching (including Youtube) too much news is bad for our mental health from my POV. Making the world a better place starts at home/ with each person--we can't fix the entire world and maybe not everyone wants to be like us anyways.....