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So there’s this thing that some women do, encouraging men all around the world to take up running.

They make men responsible for their insecurities.
This is a problem.
A man can tell a woman that she’s pretty. A man can listen to a woman’s feelings. A man can even do both, if he’s smart. What a man cannot do is convince a woman of something that she doesn’t believe herself. Insecurities are not man’s responsibility–they’re God’s.
Men can become great husbands and excellent fathers. But they will always be terrible gods.
Let’s unpack some common differences between men and women. Many women desire affection, gentleness and attention; women like to know that they’re loved. Don’t get me wrong, men want that, too. We all crave a lil’ lovin from time to time, but ultimately men value respect. Men feel most respected when we feel in control.
The futility in…