“Just because you see him as tough as a rock doesn’t mean you know what he’s thinking!” At least that’s what I am trying to tell myself every time I feel intimidated by a man. Truth be told, I think being a man comes with its trials and quests, and in this day and age, men are more open to getting in touch with their own feelings and thoughts than they ever were.

And that’s a great thing, but like anyone else who commits to doing self-work, men need to be heard from time to time. And we need to listen, so here are some things you might not hear from them because they’re too embarrassed to say: