Alphas vs. Betas: Should Men Cry?

You all asked for it, so here’s part-two of the newest Jubilee Middle Ground. The self-proclaimed alpha males and beta males are back to discuss even more controversial prompts surrounding relationships, gender differences, emotions, and more. Let’s get into it!

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[KendraSmith]

My dad and I had a horrible relationship. I cut our relationship off at age 20. At about 28 or 29 my dad and I spoke for the first time in almost a decade and he apologized for the things he did and teared up, it was the first time I saw him cry. Had I not seen him cry I don’t know if I would have taken him seriously. He “apologized” before, but seeing him cry hit me and it showed me he really meant it. Our relationship grew from that point.

[wolfhawk]

That was sincerely one of the healthiest conversations about masculinity. They found some great people for the panel. No fighting or rudeness, just an exchange of ideas and a lot of common ground.

[MaluhiaPT]

I really can’t understand why people think that a stay home mom is a submissive woman. I’m a stay home mom and I have the same say in my household as my husband. Just because I don’t earn money doesn’t mean I don’t have a say on things.

[BurningFreesias]

It's tragic when the only emotions that are deemed acceptable to show by most men are anger and lust. Sensitivity and tenderness should not be seen as weakness, nor only suitable for the "fairer" sex. Meekness is not weakness.

[PardonMyFrench]

I don't think men are superior, and I don't think women are. We are both equal in respect. We both have different roles, but one is not over the other.

[TracyTodd]

NEVER saw my dad cry. I agree with Amala....how she explained the outcome. You believe they aren't human. For many years I thought men had very basic feelings.

[kms]

My father cried in front of us and he is the strongest man I know. Showing Vulnerability is a strength..

[kaylamommsen]

“Men aren’t gonna befriends with overweight women”
Me, an overweight woman with guy friends: “So you think I’m

[naziamunir]

Crying is an excellent human adaptation, it helps reduce stress, improves your mood and helps you bond with other people. It is a God given gift and should not be taken lightly.

[JudgeHill]

They’re COMPLEMENTARY- why are we even having this idiotic debate?

[ZZdebbiecake]

My Dad cried over some medical stuff he was going through which his work place was taking advantage of him for. We sat together and then we contacted the correct ppl to get the situation sorted. He doesn’t cry often but when he does, it’s always followed by productivity. He taught me to never let my life be governed my emotions because they change constantly. My Dad is my superhero. Forever n always.

[DreamieQueen]

Not seeing my dad cry or be emotional for most of my life made me not want to confide in him. To me he just seemed like a machine who didn't care. He appeared cold and unreachable on an emotional level.

Until one day, he finally showed emotions, my parents were on a break because of my dad's alcoholism that was too much for my mom as he wasn't doing anything to solve his problem (now he's taking the steps and my mom is helping him) and my dad called me and he cried one day. That's the moment I felt close to him, that I knew he was human, that he CARED about things and people. I believe it's good to show emotions because to me, this is how you create bonds and maintain them.

[tukushtacos]

My dad said if your gonna cry it needs to be at the right place and time and reason. Once you do make sure you let it all out cause you can't keep coming back and crying about the same thing over and over instead of working through it and finding solutions.

[libra.]

My dad cried in church, he'd cry when we had to bury our pets yknow. He was still my father and he was still the rock of my family. The tears just had meaning

[voldemortsniece]

My dad was ex military. Never cried in front of us. Hardly showed emotions growing up. As a adult it’s hard to connect with him and know when he is upset, happy or sad. It’s literally a natural thing. Idk why men say stuff like this. It just hurts you and your family at the end of the day

[luname]

I like how some of them are acting as if sleeping with multiple women is natural but crying is not lmao

[ItsAlwaysTimeTea]

Men are NOT weak for crying! I work in a cemetery with a crematorium, so I give out the ashes back to families or funeral directors as well as see in burials and I do office work. I will never forget when a son (he must have been in his 40's) picked up his fathers ashes and as soon as I placed them on the table, he started crying. Men are human too and have emotion.

[supmydd]

I find these debates really, really frustrating, as I do most (if not all) dating gurus. Everything is black-and-white, you-must-do-this-or-that rhetoric with very little nuance. The fact is everyone is different, and what is gotten out of a relationship depends on the individual. Going into a relationship without an open mind and with a code of outdated and simplistic dating credo is likely going to end in disaster. This was a pure cringe-fest, in my opinion.

[reneegabbard]

My fiancé cried to me talking about his Grandma who was like a mother to him passing away, I help him against my chest while he cried and I literally felt like he let me in a part of his soul most people don’t get to access. It made me feel so much closer to him and respect him so much more. 💜

[ThisAlexia]

Men complement women, women complement men. Putting one beneath you is counterproductive. Just work together. Men making all the decisions is old school. But women trying to control men makes me cringe. Have some respect for what they bring to the table.