Joe Marler’s nationwide initiative challenges the unspoken ‘boy code’ after a study revealed that a staggering 21% of UK men cannot remember the last time they received a compliment. Furthermore, three per cent claim they have never received praise in their entire life. According to the concept of “Boy Code,” coined by psychologists such as Dr. William Pollack, boys from an early age are often socialised to be tough, independent, stoic, and dominant, which can make some men less likely to express emotions openly – including giving compliments – because…
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