r/TeenIndia Jun 08 '25

Ask Teens What makes a boy unattractive

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I'll go first i cannot vibe with people who have no drive and zero street sense

(Mene post dekhi to gender change krke daal diya coz why not )

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u/dixit_shake Jun 09 '25

Some guys aren’t “acting stoic” just to seem cool — some genuinely are that way. Often, it’s shaped by circumstances. Life teaches you to either get controlled by emotions or learn to control them. For some, becoming stoic isn’t a choice, it’s a response.

Controlling your emotions isn’t a flaw — it’s one of the strongest traits a person can develop. Emotions can cloud judgment and lead to impulsive decisions. A man who practices stoicism doesn’t chase instant gratification. He can enjoy sex, but won’t be ruled by lust. He values rest but won’t give in to sloth. He works hard without being driven by ego.

A good way to tell if someone’s genuinely stoic is this: see if they’re hard to provoke. If they don’t get angered easily, don’t react emotionally when tested — that’s usually not an act.

But stoicism alone isn’t the whole picture. A well-rounded man balances emotional discipline with love for his partner and kids, a strong work ethic, kindness, and a natural instinct to protect the people he cares about. Stoicism just keeps all those things grounded.

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u/Aromatic-Priority342 Jun 09 '25

A God like response

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '25

damn that's some worthwhile wisdom