Alpha Males - What’s real, what’s myth, and what is complete bull shit!

Published: Dec. 25, 2020, 5 p.m.

We explore alpha male traits and what aspects are truly attractive. There is so much macho baggage linked to being masculine and a “true” alpha male that it’s hard to tell what is legit and what may be toxic masculinity in disguise. We want to separate the misinformation from the real deal so you know what works best and what generates your strongest attraction. For additional information, please check out www.ethicalseduction.com


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What is an alpha male in a relationship? "If you're dating an alpha male -- this normally means that you have to be open to the idea of seeing things his way -- most of the time. It doesn't necessarily mean that your two cents won't matter, but rather that your partner will need to have certain things that only he will have control over." - https://www.regain.us/advice/dating/five-things-you-should-know-before-dating-an-alpha-male-before-you-get-married/

What is “alpha mentality”? "Many people think that an alpha mindset means being aggressive and dominant and that is not the case. ... An alpha mindset is letting go of control and staying in the moment, knowing that you can handle anything that happens, everything always works out, and you will learn and grow from anything that comes your way." - https://www.apolloniaponti.com/alpha-male-traits-and-mindsets/

Masculine describes gender: “Masculinity” refers to the behaviors, social roles, and relations of men within a given society as well as the meanings attributed to them. The term masculinity stresses gender, unlike male, which stresses biological sex. - https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780199756384/obo-9780199756384-0033.xml#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMasculinity%E2%80%9D%20refers%20to%20the%20behaviors,male%2C%20which%20stresses%20biological%20sex.

Alpha describes: "In studies of social animals, the highest ranking individual is sometimes designated as the alpha. ... Alphas may achieve their status by superior physical strength and aggression, or through social efforts and building alliances within the group, or more often, simply by breeding and being the parent of all in their pack. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_(ethology)#:~:text=In%20studies%20of%20social%20animals,sometimes%20designated%20as%20the%20alpha.&text=Alphas%20may%20achieve%20their%20status,of%20all%20in%20their%20pack.

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