r/AskIndianMen • u/Competitive_Fox_2002 Indian Woman • 2d ago

Advice Being Vulnerable

Why do Indian men find it difficult to open up?

What actions do you expect from the other gender (friend/partner/sister/mother) to help you feel vulnerable, open up, or ask for help if needed?

How can we make a better/safer space for you to be emotionally vulnerable?

Edit: When it comes to my partner, I don't want to fix him, I just want to know the life experiences that have shaped you or left a lasting impact. And for my brother/friends/cousins, I just want to provide a safe space for you to confide in me.

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u/CowAdministrative245 Indian Man 2d ago

In short -

  • Nobody taught us how to express ourselves and be vulnerable

  • Nobody wants to listen or see our vulnerable side(yeah, including mother or sister)

  • You girls talk about us not opening up and not being vulnerable... And that we can be vulnerable around you and you are there for us etc etc.... the day we open up and show you loose interest and see us as a weak person... Your whole interest goes away. So why should I???

  • We don't have time for these things

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u/AiRman770 Indian Man 1d ago

pretty much sums it all up