Is Manliness Unhealthy?

The whole point of Brad Manning's passage "Arm Wrestling with My Father" was to prove that communication can be made through a physical relationship as effectively as an emotional relationship. Manning wrote about his relationship with his father, which was strictly physical. It mainly revolved around sports and challenges of strength, including the arm wrestling matches that made such an impact on Manning as a child. Although this story may be true for Manning, it is the extreme stereotype of the way men communicate. Men are known to not talk about their emotions, and when they do it's considered feminine. I feel that this piece too strongly supported this stereotype. Although it may be true that some men are very unemotional, it's not the case for all men, especially not in today's society. It is becoming more and more accepted that men can be sensitive without being emasculated. In fact, being completely unemotional and unexpressive except through physical means is considered emotionally unhealthy.  The traditional definition of manliness is becoming outdated.  It’s no longer a desirable characteristic for a man to be completely unexpressive, whereas in history men who were sensitive were ridiculed.  I think Manning’s message is a little outdated and not necessarily a good thing.