The Male Gender Script, with its rigid expectations and enforced emotional repression, is a key driver of the current male mental health crisis. The pressures from modern feminism, misandry, capitalism, the labour market, postmodernism, and automation only serve to worsen the psychological toll on men and boys.

The emotional pain men experience following a breakup, especially when their partner quickly moves on, is multifaceted and deeply rooted in psychological constructs of self-esteem, self-concept, masculinity, and shame. By addressing these issues in therapeutic settings and challenging harmful societal norms, men can begin to heal, emerging stronger and more self-aware.