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Defining Healthy Masculinity & How to Build It | Terry Real

Society
United States
Started January 17, 2026

Terry Real is a therapist and best-selling author expert on male emotional health and how men can build the skills for healthy relating to others: in relationships, work, friendships and to themselves. We discuss how mixed and ever-changing messages about what masculinity is are impacting the mental and physical health of men and boys. Terry explains how learning the skill of "relationality" leads to improvements in all aspects of boys' and men's lives and shares practical tools for how to do...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
Promoting healthy masculinity can significantly improve men's mental health and relationships, leading to a more emotionally aware society.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
While the concept of healthy masculinity is important, its implementation in diverse cultural contexts can be complicated and requires careful consideration.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
Emphasizing emotional skills in men may reinforce stereotypes that men should be more vulnerable, which could lead to confusion about masculinity.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
Teaching boys skills of 'relationality' is essential for their emotional development and can counteract toxic masculinity.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
The focus on redefining masculinity risks undermining traditional values that have guided men's roles for generations.
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