Most men will only experience unconditional love from their mothers and some of us don't even get that. Most men have never felt appreciation or respect without conditions or hidden intentions. Some of us don't know how it sounds to hear things like "I'm proud of you", "I'm glad you're here" or "You really make a difference". Yet, ironically the expectation is to constantly display the strength and love the world is hesitant in conveying. How are we expected to put up a thick skin, but get judged when it becomes a hard shell?