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Every man needs a woman to help him man up and succeed

A woman holding a man's hand [iStockphoto]

Every man, at some point, must transition from a boy to a man. Traditionally, society has understood this as a critical rite of passage, often marked by rituals like circumcision, designed to instil a sense of responsibility. The goal is simple: transform the carefree, joke-cracking boy into a focused, serious man-a leader who can provide for and protect his community.

But here's the twist-while society demands that men become responsible, women play a pivotal role in shaping that responsibility. A well-groomed, articulate, and seemingly harmless woman is often deemed the perfect candidate to be embraced into a man's life, granted access to his space, and, perhaps most importantly, his wealth.

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