Anyone else wish they were more manly?

[Plissken]

All I ever wanted was to be able to grow a good, full beard and have a badass deep voice. I know this seems lame to wish for these things, but I hate having the appearance and voice of a young boy. I really look up to badass, manly figures and wish I could be like them. I'm 19, I wish I could just look more grown up.

 

[Infected_Malignity]

Actually, yeah. But then I realized something: why? I mean, my voice got insanely deep, and now I gotta shave everyday (lame!) and you know what? I'm not any bit more manly than I was before!

I actually read an article that claimed that being a workin', macho type guy is actually bad for your health in more ways than one. How weird is that? It's actually like.... hard on your system. So hey, don't feel bad about it. That shit's weak - and, outdated. It's 2007, man. The year when it's actually okay to be yourself.

 

[bigDean636]

Can't imagine this will help, but...

For the greater part of European history, the pre-pubescent and pubescent boy was considered to be one of the most attractive entities on the planet. (Now replaced, in western culture at least, by early 20s females).

I could be considered a "manly man" - at least by your standards. Very tall, large frame, broad shoulders, chest hair and a deep voice. I have unfortunate news for you, you'll just find new things to obsess over. I consider myself hulking and ugly. And, of course, fat.

 

[Snerkable]

Just about every guy wants to become more manly, which is why aggregate demand for penis pumps will never go down.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

I'm 20, short, skinny, and could pass for a 13-year-old. I too have wished I was "more manly"...one reason why is that I notice I sometimes get stared at in public by middle aged men with clearly perverse thoughts going through their heads. bigDean636, your comment just reinforces my point. :x

 

[ljwwriter]

I never really wanted to be more manly because most of the guys I've ever been around who tried too hard to be masculine or tough were insanely annoying. I definitely didn't want to be like them.

 

[DaDahhhhDaDaDa]

I never really wanted to be more manly because most of the guys I've ever been around who tried too hard to be masculine or tough were insanely annoying. I definitely didn't want to be like them.

Agreed.

 

[bigDean636]

I'm 20, short, skinny, and could pass for a 13-year-old. I too have wished I was "more manly"...one reason why is that I notice I sometimes get stared at in public by middle aged men with clearly perverse thoughts going through their heads. bigDean636, your comment just reinforces my point. :x

I have some candy in the back of my van... don't you want some candy?

No, but seriously, I'm actually just 18. I guess the main point I was trying to make in my reply is that bigger guys have just as many worries. Hell, I'd trade my big hulking awkward body for a short and skinny body in a second.

 

[Foxglove]

You're "only" 19, dear. Give it some time. A lot of guys take some time to mature physically. I don't know any 19 year olds who have major beards or are built like brick shithouses. My son is 11 and this is what I would tell him if he has the same issues at 19.

 

[benjamin]

i think that is a little funny.
a 19 year young boy worried not having a full beard and deep voice.hi guys,u are only 19 year old, and definitely that is too eary to possess a full beard.
apparently u will got one after u really matured.
and a male's body will be totally matured at the age of 24 or 25. so no anxious or upset.
it's not the right time now. but it will .....

 

[benjamin]

silentbutdeadly

sorry, what i wanna say is just let it go.
a lot of hulks or fatties will admire ur body.
a Chinese saying goes, people will never cherish what they possessed,but always long for something out of reach.
so the only thing is to view deeply about urself again.
if u really don't like ur body, u can do some exercises(gym if u like)
don't just complain, do something for urself.
OK?

 

[desperate]

All I ever wanted was to be able to grow a good, full beard and have a badass deep voice. I know this seems lame to wish for these things, but I hate having the appearance and voice of a young boy. I really look up to badass, manly figures and wish I could be like them. I'm 19, I wish I could just look more grown up.[/quote

I dont think I can help so much since I'm a woman! hehe. But let me tell you, I've seen pics of my hubby when he was 16-18 and he was so small and hairless. Then, four years ago, he was 24 when I met him, and he didnt look as manly as he does now, he's 28 now. My point is, you are still very young, and some men develope much older than women. U might still be able to change some more in the next years! But other than that, there are women with all kinds of taste, and believe me, you probably dont look bad at all. Love yourself the way you are (even when it sounds hard to do it) Believe me, once you start liking the way you are people get that energy and start finding you attractive. It's a law that doesnt change or fail. Believe me, I've seen it work in thousands of people. Good luck! You're gonna look better everyday! 8)

 

[jamez]

You can learn to be a man while your body still develops, so it's not all bad. One thing I noticed that you can change is maybe appearances and how you dress yourself. Go for the more mature look, it always helps.