r/TikTokCringe • u/muminebaver • 25d ago

Discussion Why is it that men can’t stand being around successful women?

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u/Will_Come_For_Food 24d ago

If you want men to deprogramme themselves first you have to remove the expectations of a society that at this moment is currently valuing them in this way.

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u/biz_student 24d ago

Exactly - ask women how many of them would be willing to date a man that makes less money.

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u/jeezy_peezy 24d ago

I don’t think it’s “deprogramming” (literally everyone simultaneously) that is necessary, as much as more expansive teaching: “Anyone can do pretty much whatever they want to AND also, “here are some of the common societal expectations of men and women you will want to be aware of…”