What masculinity means to me

Having just written a story about once wearing an earring ring, I started asking thinking: I touched upon the topic of masculinity, so what does masculinity mean to me? Some of the traits I mention below aren’t really gender-specific but since I’m male and discussing masculinity, I’m mentioning them.

• Being empathetic and kind. Let me explain. I’m not talking about something romantic and high-minded. I’m mean something more practical. There are a lot of emotions in this world; emotions often lead to tension and confrontations — in family, in politics, in business, in sports. Being…