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"Unmanly" traits you have - and love

Started by GnomeKid, April 19, 2014, 02:03:47 PM

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GnomeKid

There are all these threads about what masculine traits you have and the like.  I figured just for fun why not do a what "unmanly" traits you have and love about yourself thread.  Not necessarily feminine traits, but they could be I suppose. 

A little fun to let ourselves out of fitting into the stereotyped box of "Masculinity" we often try to squeeze ourselves into.  And another fun chance for a little self love and appreciation - which I'm sure many of us could use more of. 

(not that celebrating things that we naturally do that are considered masculine is bad.  We are after all transmen for a reason.)


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ReaverMarcus

This is one that my SO recently brought up. He called it girly but I don't think of it as such. Anyways, when I go out even just to town, I prefer to have my hair all ready and fixed and I whine when it's messed up.

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Jason C

I think the way I speak is feminine. My mannerisms and whatever, I'm pretty sure they're feminine, and I don't love them, but I don't dislike them either. If I could change it, I wouldn't, because I'm happy with it.

Oh, and whenever I see a dog or a cute animal, I'm practically jumping up and down with joy and speaking to it in a baby voice. Not manly at all :P but I wouldn't change that for anything, haha.
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Elijah3291

Ive got a few lol

I'm creative, I like knitting and making things, sewing, crafting
I'm pagan, and it seems like there are like 6 or 7 women witches for every 1 male witch, which kinda sucks actually, oh well
I LOVE using home remedies for my "beauty regimen" lol, its just fun doing stuff to make my skin and hair look better
I love kittens/puppies
I'm often complimenting girls (or gay guys) on their fashion decisions
I'm scared of cockroaches, centipedes, spiders, daddy long legs

that's all off the top of my head.
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Tossu-sama

Quote from: Elijah on April 19, 2014, 02:47:15 PM
I'm scared of cockroaches, centipedes, spiders, daddy long legs

THIS.
Too bad my fiancée adores such creepy crawlies. D8

I guess I could mention my liking for Korean boy groups. After all, a majority of their fans seem to be female and the bands themselves don't always seem to consider they have male fans either.
I actually have a picture folder called "FANGASM" dedicated to Korean guys. |D
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Whynaut

I love fashion and floral prints.
I love baby animals of all kinds -- even the "gross" ones.
I smile at strangers and I don't plan on changing.
"It's like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story."
- The Name of the Wind
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Sephirah

Quote from: Jason C on April 19, 2014, 02:42:05 PM
Oh, and whenever I see a dog or a cute animal, I'm practically jumping up and down with joy and speaking to it in a baby voice. Not manly at all :P but I wouldn't change that for anything, haha.

That is awesome. I rather like guys who aren't afraid to show they actually like animals, rather than seeing them as a means to an end. Or an annoyance. Or playing it cool. Particularly dogs. I'm a total dog person myself, and any guy who was as enamoured with them as me would already earn several hundred Lauren Points (yes, it's a thing, deal with it, lol).
Natura nihil frustra facit.

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Above all... remember: you are beautiful, you are valuable, and you have a shining spark of magnificence within you. Don't let anyone take that from you. Embrace who you are. <3
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Johnny Tristan

I'm a pretty fashionable bastard and particular about my clothing & hairstyles, so I'm a bit vain in that category. I like to bake whenever I have the chance. I'm not afraid to cry during movies, but it has to really touch my heart to bring me to tears. I love Animal Crossing.

Other than that, I'm very masculine and always have been. Every man has femininity and every woman has masculinity. ;)

Bombadil

Quote from: Jason C on April 19, 2014, 02:42:05 PM
Oh, and whenever I see a dog or a cute animal, I'm practically jumping up and down with joy and speaking to it in a baby voice. Not manly at all :P but I wouldn't change that for anything, haha.

I actually do jump up and down and have been known to skip when excited. When I see a cute or ugly animal I got all sappy
I rescue animals and currently have 2 cats and 2 dogs, 3 had special needs coming into my house. Men do rescue animals but doing the fostering and serious commitment I do tends to be women
I like to curl up in blankets






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Kreuzfidel

I love musical theatre and chatting with old ladies.
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Frank

If I think something is cute, which is a lot of things, I'm not afraid to make it known. Even in public. And it's a guy I'm yelling at. You'd think I'd be worried about getting beat up. :P
-Frank
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MacG

I love miniature things. The tinier and more in proportion, the better.
And dogs. And kittenz.

Edge

I jump up and down when I'm excited.
I'm vain and take the time to straighten my hair because, otherwise, it's poofy.
I find guys attractive and have a history of dating mostly guys.
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Harpotho

I'm starting to embrace the less masculine aspects of myself. I giggle and am enthusiastically dorky without trying to be macho. I'm vegan and artsy and very open about my feelings. I'm also what I would call a bit "swishy", which is essentially just that I hate hiding my little feminine traits and I'm just letting them go as they will.
Cheers!
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jonjon

Where do I begin?

I love nailvarnish. I love being able to do something with my hair. Lately everyone's noticed its 'boring' - I'm currently growing it so it's not as spectacular as it has been, but it's all part of my master plan for the style I've always wanted - long back, shaved sides, spiked/messy stuck up on top! :D

I love candles and incense. I also have no shame in what I watch - Eg vampire diaries.
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Jason C

Oh, and I love Disney movies and musicals :)
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BrotherBen



Be weird. Be random. Be who you are. Because you never know who would love the person you hide.
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Cloudchamber

Cool topic idea! Self love is always good.

Most of my traits would probably be considered "unmanly." At first I scrambled to change them, of course- but I've come to realize that they're part of my personality and who I am, regardless of whether or not they originated from female socialization.

Let's see...

When someone says something surprising, I touch my hand to my chest or my face.

My voice is super high and I have very feminine inflections (examples: raising my voice at the end of a statement of question, slight- emphasis on slight- vocal fry).

Most guys seem to be a bit relatively stoic and laid-back. I tend to be very animated and "bouncy," which is usually associated with femininity.

I hate all things sports- watching, playing. I am one of the most hopelessly unathletic people I know.

Zero knowledge or interest when it comes to most "manly" activities- changing tires, construction, killing bugs, etc.

I like to write and draw.

Unafraid to cry during movies. Or anytime, really (within reason).

I'm attracted to guys. Some people would consider this inherently unmanly.

I second Elijah on using organic home products for a beauty regimen. I'm borderline obsessed with all that.

I'm really into men's fashion and haircare.

I'm a vegan. For some reason eating red meat is seen as "manly."

I get terrified watching, seeing or hearing anything remotely scary (as a kid I had nightmares for weeks after seeing a Scooby Doo Movie). Some might label me a huge sissy.

And I agree, musicals and disney movies are awesome :)


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Edge

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Quote from: Jason C on April 20, 2014, 07:34:34 AM
Oh, and I love Disney movies and musicals :)
That's unmanly?

Oh yeah. I also play with my hair when I'm nervous aka most of the time. I hate that though.
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GnomeKid

I guess I should chime in. 

Just a few off the top of my head....

I LOVE good smelling things.  Candles, soap, body spray deodorants/colognes (I don't wear stick deodorant *shudder*)

I know the lyrics to more musicals than my performing arts MFA room mate.  He may be able to sing them better than I, but I know all the words.  So.. yea. 

I love watching Ru Paul's drag race with my room mate.  Its the only reality show I'll watch. 

Even as a college aged guy I like to keep a clean house.  Make my bed every morning ect.

I do love animals, and will grow happy when I pass them.  Usually this just involves a smile or a single "hah" and then watching the beasty in wonderment as it goes past.  I'm not much of a freak out/giggle at anything type. 

I DO NOT understand the draw of watching sports.  I mean I guess I get it - somewhat, but those people whose mood through an entire day seems dependent on whether or not their team did well the night/weekend before are really somewhat mentally unstable in my book.  Unless they lost good money in the situation. 

Quote from: Elijah on April 19, 2014, 02:47:15 PM

I'm pagan, and it seems like there are like 6 or 7 women witches for every 1 male witch, which kinda sucks actually, oh well


If it makes you feel any better I live in a house with 2 male witches (and I suppose I may be borderline a 3rd).
I solemnly swear I am up to no good.

"Oh what a cute little girl, or boy if you grow up and feel thats whats inside you" - Liz Lemon

Happy to be queer!    ;)
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