[eebynight]

"...stoic, masculine behaviors I felt expected from society..."

I don't know what society you live in, but being stoic and masculine seems quite rare these days and is often frowned upon...

[jaynetics]

GP probably meant the pressure not to show weakness or emotion, which I'd say is still more commonly internalized by men.

[danbolt]

Jealous! I don't find that the case in Western Canada, personally.