It's definitely not country limited then because that sort of mentality is prevalent over here as well. The "macho man" mentality is shoved down guys throats as they are growing up. Often if guys show emotion or compassion they are made fun of for being weak.
"Oh, you're girl's got you pussy whipped." "Shit man, who wears the pants in that relationship?" "Wow, I can see your vagina from here"
It's shitty, and you're right, a lot of guys don't grow beyond that. One of my best friends is like that with some girls, but I know it's just a facade to keep up appearances. He's a sweetheart deep down. One of the problems I know of, and have personally run into, is that a lot of girls will actually expect that. And if you don't treat them that way they actually do think you're a pussy. Ultimately it just comes down to finding compatibility I guess?
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Not really anything to do with that.