Staff Reports
In today’s society, the term “mankeeping” seems to be another concoction by feminists determined to highlight their own self-centered nature. By inventing this term, they’re casting a shadow on their glaring narcissism under the guise of so-called “emotional labor.” It’s a rather elaborate way of saying they want to continue focusing solely on themselves, ensuring nothing distracts them from their own desires. When they label any emotional support offered to a partner as “mankeeping,” it appears they’re doing nothing more than excusing their own unwillingness to be truly present in their relationships.
The narrative is cunningly twisted. When men face struggles, the conversation shifts, and suddenly, it’s about how women are the most affected. It’s almost an art at this point, this ability to turn any situation back to itself. For some time now, the struggle of men has been reframed as a problem for women. It’s a catchy little trick: men are lonely, women suffer more. The emotional dilemmas of men somehow evolve into yet another weight on women’s shoulders.
It begs the question, Shouldn’t a woman want to be her man’s emotional anchor? Shouldn’t the very essence of a relationship involve a unique level of emotional intimacy? The notion that emotional support is this unbearable task seems quite contrary to the idea of partnership. Being in a relationship should imply a desire for a deeper connection, not viewing it as an inconvenience or a burden. Those subscribing to this “mankeeping” perspective are missing the essence of companionship.
Yet, in a world where victimhood is often championed, playing this emotional labor card seems to add to the score. Astonishingly, providing emotional support is being equated to some sort of servitude. Instead of celebrating a mutual exchange of support and intimacy, they’re painting it as a lopsided task list. One wonders, if emotional connection is viewed as slavery, what then is the foundation of a genuine, heartfelt relationship?
Perhaps it’s time to return to the basics, where relationships are celebrated for the bond they create, rather than the burdens they supposedly give rise to. Partnerships are about mutual respect, understanding, and intimacy. Assigning derogatory terms like “mankeeping” overshadows the beauty of being there for one another. It seems some have forgotten that true intimacy and connection are not obligations but gifts that enrich lives.
