We often hear stories of women’s struggles in marriage — and rightly so. But what happens when men are the ones suffering?

In the pursuit of gender equality, we must not forget that empathy must work both ways. While women have long fought for recognition of their pain in patriarchal marriages, many men silently endure emotional neglect, financial pressure, and even abuse, with no space to speak.

This isn’t about comparison — it’s about compassion.

The Unspoken Struggles of Married Men

1. Emotional Suppression

From childhood, boys are told: “Don’t cry,” “Be strong,” “Real men don’t complain.”
This programming follows them into marriage — where they’re expected to support, provide, and protect — but rarely allowed to express, break down, or receive emotional care.

Men who feel lonely, unloved, or disrespected often bottle it up. Society tells them they should be “grateful” for having a wife, but emotional needs aren’t one-sided.

2. The Burden of Being the Provider

Many men feel intense pressure to earn more, buy a house, fund children’s education, and meet societal standards of success.
Even in modern relationships, the expectation that men must “provide” still exists — regardless of their mental or financial well-being.

Failing to meet those standards can lead to shame, depression, or even suicidal thoughts, which go largely unnoticed.

3. Abuse Goes Both Ways

Yes — men can be emotionally, verbally, or even physically abused by their spouses.
But because male victims are often ridiculed or disbelieved, they rarely report or seek help.
In India, there’s no formal recognition of men as victims under domestic violence laws. This leaves many without legal protection or support.

4. Child Custody Bias

In cases of separation or divorce, men often lose custody of their children — even when they are nurturing, stable, and willing.
Courts usually favor mothers, leaving fathers feeling broken and erased from their children’s lives.

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