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Ex-Special Forces soldier on what it means to be a man – Im resilient and tough’
In a very frank conversation about manhood, and what it means to be a man, an ex-Special Forces soldier insisted “I’m resilient and tough” while talking about crying.
As humans continue to grow and evolve, so do the long-held systems we have placed upon the world. Manhood is no different, and while it has undergone quite a transformation in recent years, it’s still a passionately debated subject online. Just recently, the Soft Guy Era trend became the latest phenomenon to be dubbed an example of toxic masculinity.
What it means to be a man, according to a soldier
Jason Fox is a former UK Special Forces soldier and Royal Marine Commando who people might recognize from the reality TV competition show, SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Earlier this year, Jason appeared on the podcast of Dr Alex George, who you might recall outlining the people who shouldn’t be drinking.
Alex’s show, Stompcast, sees him interview people on his daily walks, which are great for your mental health!
“What advice would you give to a young man growing up in this world about being a man,” the doctor and former Love Island contestant asked.
The former soldier responded with arguably the most well-reasoned statement on manliness this decade.
“Being a man is if you feel a certain way, and you want to act a certain way, you should think about the impact that might have on other people,” he explained. “So I’m a bloke, I feel that I can be resilient and tough, I can be also upset and sensitive.”
Jason continued to argue that most men have completely misunderstood what the term toxic masculinity actually means.
“When people are saying you shouldn’t be toxically masculine, they’re not telling you not to be a man, they’re telling you not to act like a d**k,” he added.
He theorized that if you think through your actions beforehand, including how they will affect other people, you need not worry about being dubbed an example of toxic masculinity.
The comment section was more tame than expect
Whenever someone questions masculinity or the role of men in society, social media has a habit of igniting toxic debates and impassioned monologues. For once, that did not happen.
One person said: “Boys into their later teens would genuinely benefit from this. We commonly try to be THE man.”
“Talks so much sense. Top bloke. Hard as they come but also humble and respectful with it. Every credit. Also fought for this country at the highest level we should bow to him,” another Brit wrote.
Someone else said: “That’s coming from one of the hardest dudes alive! Foxy has one of the greatest reputations in the military.”
So next time you think about mansplaining something, take the soldier’s advice and just don’t.
