8 Ways the Emotionally Broken Man Loves Differently

The Minds Journal
3 min readApr 28, 2023

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The pressure of societal expectations on men to be strong and unemotional can result in men becoming emotionally broken. These men can still love, but their way of loving is different from others. This article highlights some of the ways in which an emotionally broken man loves differently. Here are 4 ways the emotionally broken man loves differently.

The first thing to note is that an emotionally broken man may find it tough to share his problems. He is used to waking up every day with problems and pretending that nothing is wrong.

When asked about his problems, he may dismiss the question and instead ask about the problems of others. This is because these men feel just like everyone else, but they don’t express their emotions in the same way. They may not even recognize their own problems, which makes it difficult for them to heal and move on.

The emotionally broken man may also seem to know what he wants. He may behave as if he has everything together and has the solutions to all problems. However, this is just a pretense, and he may be feeling broken and unfulfilled on the inside. He may not even be sure of the small things he needs, but he has mastered the art of pretending to be confident on his journey.

At times, the emotionally broken man may become cold. This means that instead of crying or talking about his feelings, he just quietly becomes numb. He may have reached a saturation point of feelings and has become immune to the things going on around him. This coldness is a reflection of how much he has bottled up and how much he has become comfortably numb.

An emotionally broken man never shows his emotions, even if he is in extreme pain and sadness. He has been brought up to believe that men aren’t supposed to cry or shed tears, even when they are in pain. Men are supposed to be the backbone or support system of the family, and crying would go against this societal expectation.

In an effort to appear strong and unemotional, the emotionally broken man may focus on his masculine side. He will conceal his feelings and never allow himself to be emotional because that’s what society has taught him is the true definition of being a real man. His feelings become his biggest enemy, and he will try hard to never let them come to the surface.

Finally, the emotionally broken man feels lonely. He is fighting with his emotions for control all the time, and he is always scared of people seeing his softer, vulnerable side.

Despite his efforts to appear strong and unemotional, the hurt, pain, and loneliness that he feels cannot be ignored. He needs people who love him to help him through his emotional struggles, but he may find it difficult to ask for this support.

In conclusion, societal expectations and pressure can result in men becoming emotionally broken. These men can still love, but their way of loving is different from others. They may find it difficult to share their problems, appear confident on the outside but feel broken on the inside, become cold, never show their emotions, focus on their masculine side, and feel lonely. By understanding these differences, loved ones can help support the emotionally broken man in their life.

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