This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Poll suggests half of men struggle to express their feelings verbally Research of 1,000 men found 19% find it easier to reveal their emotions written down than they do in person. Fear of embarrassment (42%), feeling awkward (39%) and nervousness about looking weak (30%), were among the main reasons for this.
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BBC star Roman Kemp 'had to switch anti-depressants' due to low sex drive [LATEST] Stadium seats highlighted with important message - to check in on male friends [LATEST] It also emerged partners are the people men feel most comfortable opening up to, but dads and colleagues are the hardest to have a meaningful chat with. And the top reasons why they find it hard to open up to their father include 'the fact he doesn't express his feelings to me' (42%) and that 'we've never had a deep meaningful conversation before' (42%). The research was commissioned by Hallmark , which has teamed up with men’s suicide prevention charity ANDY’S MAN CLUB, to launch a unique collection of Father’s Day cards carefully crafted to convey messages of love, appreciation and understanding.
Andrew Dewhirst, senior writer for Hallmark, said: "As millions prepare to celebrate paternal figures across the UK, the calendar date also offers an opportunity to redefine the meaning behind the heartfelt messages we send to dads. Men can find it challenging to open up because .
