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Men in their 30s and beyond often confront the stark reality of their lives. Suddenly, they are faced with the unsettling awareness that life is ticking away. Health scares, the aging of parents, and a growing sense of mortality ignite a recognition that the years have slipped by unnoticed. Each day can become a boilerplate of responsibilities—husband, father, employee—demanding conformity and complacency.
The Pressure of Perfection
The societal script many men are given reads like a checklist for a ‘successful’ life: excel in school, secure a stable job, build a family, and become the reliable figure that others depend on. While ticking all these boxes creates the facade of success, beneath the surface lies a husk of unfulfilled dreams and suppressed desires.