Being a Man Today – Responsibilities Without Rights

In a world that preaches equality, many men feel something doesn’t add up. Today’s man carries many responsibilities, but his rights are increasingly blurred. He’s expected to be strong, resourceful, loyal… and silent. Because if he dares to voice his needs, his boundaries, or his values – he might be labeled toxic, outdated, or insecure.

Values That Have Disappeared

This isn’t about going back in time. It’s about how family life used to stand on solid foundations. Relationships were more than a phase – they were lifelong commitments based on shared effort, mutual respect, and duty. Let’s not idealize the past – it had its flaws – but many of the values it held: responsibility, loyalty, patience, and community, are fading today.

Nowadays, it’s easier to “replace” a partner than to fix a relationship. Convenience and instant gratification matter more than building something meaningful. What once united people – is now often treated like a temporary arrangement.

Double Standards and Silent Approval

When a woman speaks of her preferences – that she wants a tall, ambitious, well-off man – she’s said to “have standards.” But when a man says he prefers a woman with fewer past sexual partners or with traditional views on life – he’s called “toxic” or “immature.”
That’s not equality – that’s hypocrisy.

More and more men fear false accusations. A single word can destroy a reputation, a career, a life. Even if later proven false – the world rarely listens to the explanation. And the consequences for the one who lied? Usually none.

Politicians Are the Same Everywhere

Whether we talk about the Sejm, Congress, or Parliament – the pattern is similar. Political elites are detached from the everyday lives of regular people, enjoying privileges without accountability. They vote when they want, say what they please, and are only “held accountable” once every few years – mostly in theory.
Meanwhile, the average man – a worker, a father, or a partner – can’t afford such luxury. A single mistake, personal or professional, can cost him everything.

Not a War of Genders, But a Call for Balance

This isn’t a war against women. This isn’t nostalgia for male dominance. It’s a call for balance and mutual respect. For a man’s right to have a voice, to have values, to set standards – without fear of ridicule or rejection.

Men don’t want to oppress or be oppressed. They want to be heard. They want to be needed. They want to be allowed to build – not just to defend.