More Men Are Embracing Their Sensitive Side

Forget what you’ve heard about real, masculine men and emotions, new research shows they’re just as likely as women to show their sensitive side. According to a new survey of 2-thousand adults, 71% of men admit to being in touch with how they feel, almost as many as the 82% of women who say the same.

The poll also reveals:

  • Just over a third (37%) of men consider being called “sensitive” a compliment, more than the 23% of women do.
  • In fact, 24% of women say they’d be insulted if someone called them “sensitive,” even though 48% of both men and women surveyed think it’s more socially acceptable for women to show their sensitive side than men.
  • Still, 33% of respondents think being in touch with how they feel is actually the sign of a good leader.
  • In general, 52% consider being seen as sensitive as a positive thing and 55% think people showing their sensitive side makes them more likable.
  • Nearly half (45%) say being seen as sensitive can help someone succeed in their career.
  • And 35% have been in a work situation where they felt their emotional intelligence was an asset to their team or company.

Source: Study Finds

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