Has a high amount of self esteem; views himself as high status

Doesn't need outside approval from anyone to be happy

Not self-conscious; doesn't care what others think of him

Never insecure or nervous and Never insecure or nervous and communicates this in every action

Does not let outside events destabilize them; in constant control of emotions

Takes full responsibility for all of his actions

Never whines or complains to get Never whines or complains to get empathy or approval

Judges people based on character and personality, not outward appearance or material items

Can be honest whilst being Can be honest whilst being respectful with everyone; isn’t afraid to speak their mind

Isn’t afraid to draw boundaries

Mature in every sense of the word

Has a purpose in life that he never Has a purpose in life that he never betrays and proactively works toward

Goal oriented thinker; favors long term gratification over short

Isn't afraid to lead and take control of a situation; decisive

Never feels ashamed of his sexual desires and needs; always sexually confident

Is always content with himself, Is always content with himself, whatever that is.

Doesn't tolerate disrespect to himself, his property, his time

Doesn't let women use their sexual power to get anything from him

Loyal; Compassionate; Loyal; Compassionate; Independent

Perfectly happy and fulfilled being single; Doesn't need to find a mate

Comfortable in the presence of other high status people

Doesn't experience jealousy; Doesn't experience jealousy; enjoys others independence

Strong, powerful body language

Doesn't invest all his time and emotion into a relationship early on.

TENETS OF MASCULINITY