Does Caring Make a Man Stronger?

Does Caring Make a Man Stronger?

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Dove Men+Care

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This week I received a package of goodies from Dove Men+Care, with this challenge put before me: Dare to Care.

While some men may balk at the suggestion they are caring, I would venture that even those who don’t exhibit this side of their personality are likely hiding it. For many, it doesn’t fit with a traditional view of masculinity and they may be uncomfortable to be seen stepping outside of that. Perhaps for them, it does take great strength to do that.

For me, this was an easy challenge to accept. As a father and primary carer for our daughter, caring is part of my day-to-day existence. My desire to care for her was one of the reasons I became a stay-at-home dad in the first place. I kiss and cuddle my daughter all the time. I tell her I love her daily. She responds, in true Han Solo style, with “I know”. She calls it our little joke.

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For me to ‘Dare to Care’

The Dove Men+Care package contained a selection of their products for me (to care for myself), plus a range of items to administer care to others – all nicely packaged up in a First Aid case.

Care Makes a Man Stronger

The items to care for others included things any parent will use regularly.

A packet of issues is an essential item in my parenting arsenal. I foolishly thought the advent of summer would mean less colds, but I think my daughter has had more of them over this mild season, plus occasional hay fever. These were also good for wiping chocolate off her face and hands on a cinema visit this week.

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Our Lottie Doll needed care for grazed knee

Something that also happens a lot in summer, because of bare legs and more running around outside, are scratches and scrapes. The pack of plasters that was included will definitely come in handy. In the past I have also offered them when other children have been injured nearby (like this instance, when a mum was very grateful). We didn’t use them this particular week, but my daughter often plays out scenarios with her dolls when they graze their knee and require a plaster, as she did this week.

We haven’t had to call on the Rescue Remedy yet (wine has a similar effect though), and the Starbucks Card is also unused – but we’ll hopefully use that when out with a fellow parent and child in the remaining summer weeks. I need to work out who to send the 10 Thank You cards to. Lots of people to thank when you’re a parent!

Dare to Care (for myself)

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For me, there was the Dove Men+Care Hydrate+ moisturising products. These were great for me because:

  • I have really dry skin
  • I’m dark so that dry skin really shows on me
  • We live in an area with some or the hardest water in the country which makes it all worse.

The Hydration Balance body and face wash was a welcome change from our household’s usual citrus fragranced shower gel, and it did leave my skin feeling noticeably less dry afterwards.

The Ultra Hydrating Cream was great to have, as another moisturiser is always welcome to have around – especially one that stays effective for as long as this (it says 24 hours on the jar).

Ever since a trip to a fancy Mayfair barber, I’ve always kept my shaving routine old school, e.g.. using a badger hair shaving brush to apply lathered foam. The Shave Cream was an interesting change. The moisturising cream removed the need to apply post-shave treatments to the skin, and the shave was pretty smooth too.

So thanks for all the goodies Dove Men + Care. I have and will continue to Dare to Care – for both others and myself.

Does caring make a man stronger? Please join the conversation by commenting below.

8 thoughts on “Does Caring Make a Man Stronger?”

  1. As a woman I would see a caring man as definitely stronger; they are being themselves and not worrying about any stereotypes. Also being awesome Daddies. the pack looks great and glad there is some stuff to pamper yourself xx #bigfatlinky

  2. I see caring to be an extension of responsibility, and there is nothing more masculine that this. Failing to care isn’t just failure to be a man, it’s a failing as a human. #MMWBH

  3. A caring man is definitely a stronger man as far as I’m concerned – seeing how much my husband loves our children and how caring he is with them just makes me love him more. Love this kit from Dove – great for caring for yourselves and others.

  4. Caring definitely makes a man stronger. There’s nothing that warms my heart more than when my husband is affectionate with my daughter–with the I love yous and the unending kisses. It’s part of what makes him such a great husband and father.

    I would agree with John in saying that this isn’t just exclusive to fathers or men in general, however. Caring is an inherent part of being human. Whether one is selfish and just cares for him/herself or selfless and cares for others, the trait is there regardless.

    This was such a thoughtful piece, Simon! Thank you for sharing #sharewithme

  5. Great review and handy goodies for a Dad’s care package. I think caring makes us all stronger. Not a weakness for sure. Thank you for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme

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