Tbh, being told to "Man up" or "You're a man! Figure it out!" Has become more and more of a philosophy of mine over the last 10-15 years that has helped me more than anything else.
I am a man, I can solve my own fucking problems. Probably yours too.
Glad it works for you, for me it was really the opposite as I was struggling with depression.
Having my friends tell me to man up when i can't even get out of bed in the morning without crying for 30 minutes didn't really do wonders for my situation.
Both the original and your response seems to be using the phrase in very different ways. One is something’s needs doing, just get it done. The other is yourself and taking care of your mental health. Hope you get better soon pal, you got this!
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u/Kiyan1159 Jun 05 '25
Tbh, being told to "Man up" or "You're a man! Figure it out!" Has become more and more of a philosophy of mine over the last 10-15 years that has helped me more than anything else.
I am a man, I can solve my own fucking problems. Probably yours too.