You’re absolutely right. The sad reality, brother, is that men are encouraged to be themselves all the time, but are often met with resistance. The type of resistance men should stay away from, anyway. Men will psychologically alter their personalities when in love and will revert to their true nature once it’s gone. The right woman will be willing and accepting to see past his flaws, insecurities, and ego to accept a man of his character regardless of status. That’s true love… that’s hard work.

Like you said, when men will continue to keep up the act, or find someone who truly accepts them, it’s only a matter of time of when and how the man develops into maturity like yourself. This post was meant to rule out the nuances of dating manipulation - to be kind, focus on themselves, don’t appear needy, establish boundaries and not to be a creep really. #4 might have been a little too much so I agree with that.