If a man has quietly given up on life he probably won't tell you - he'll just become very agreeable, very easy to be around, but very difficult to actually reach, and the people who love him will spend years mistaking the calm for contentment and the distance for peace - Silicon Canals

"When a man quietly gives up, he doesn't always fall apart. Sometimes he just gets very, very still. The absence of friction is mistaken for the presence of peace."

"For many men, struggling looks like the opposite of what we expect. They become easier to be around, leading others to believe they are simply more relaxed."

Many men who are struggling do not exhibit traditional signs of distress. Instead of becoming withdrawn or overtly sad, they may become more agreeable and pleasant, leading others to mistakenly believe they are at peace. This resignation can manifest as a lack of strong opinions, diminished engagement in discussions, and a tendency to acquiesce to others' desires. The absence of conflict is often misinterpreted as tranquility, obscuring the underlying emotional turmoil.

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