Is life tougher for men than most women today?

Both the sexes have it hard, no one's life is easy or no one is free of problems, but the issues that men face are often not discussed or spoken about.

The whole idea of "being a man" is vague and ancient. When norms are changing so rapidly for women, we still have the same ideas when it comes to a man. I feel that in this whole act of feminism, the struggle of guys is not being talked about. Men are still expected to do all the work, be the bread earner for the family, run errands, impress women, and not complain about any of it.

They are expected not to project their emotions and always conceal them. Toxic masculinity stops them from turning up to a male friend, therapy, or parents for any kind of emotional support. Forcing them to become "emotional gold diggers", looking for all the emotional support and intimacy from a woman.They have to deal with rejection throughout their lives. Though safety is majorly considered an issue for women, men too are prone to substance, physical or domestic abuse but are ridiculed when they call upon it.

Even when it comes to a relationship men are always supposed to make the first move, compromise more, and bear all the tantrums of their partner. The way cinema promotes men to give it all just to pursue a woman who doesn't even recognize there presence. (movies like Raanjhanaa).Even after being heartbroken, they are not supposed to cry about it(and are a sissy if they do so). They always get less attention than women, and rarely get any compliment.

Our belief in something should not hamper us from recognizing the struggle of someone else, not lead us to blatantly blame the other person. All of us deserve love and support.