Being A Man

The Power of Being a Burden

This video of professional body builder Chris Bumstead really spoke to me and I wanted to share it.

As he so rightly states, we are all sometimes burdens to our partners. Trusting them to support us affords us the courage to support them in return, which deepens our relationship. Ultimately, we benefit from showing our weaknesses and asking for help.

You can hardly accuse Chris of not being masculine. He oozes it. (Seriously, look him up and check his videos out). His willingness to express himself and be vulnerable with his partner is admirable.

When was the last time you asked for help?

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The author is a 50 year old caucasian CIS heterosexual man. He’s lived on both coasts of the United States for several decades and now lives in Europe. He has been married three times: widowed once, divorced twice. He has five kids, all male, ranging from age 30 to age 12.

He is thoroughly committed to being a feminist and LGBTQIA+ ally. He believes that the similarities within us all far outweigh the differences in our skin and bodies.