In an intimate relationship, the traditional male is expected to:

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Traditional gender roles dictate that men should be less self-disclosing and conceal their emotions, which contradicts the expectation of openly expressing emotions in an intimate relationship. Furthermore, exhibiting nonassertive behavior goes against the traditional idea of male dominance and power, so this is also not an expected behavior. While the female may give advice in a relationship, it is not necessarily expected or limited to one gender.

In an Intimate Relationship, the Traditional Male Is Expected To