Toxic Masculinity Type Test

The Toxic Masculinity Type Test was created by IDRlabs based on archetypes in popular culture.

The test provides feedback such as the following:

Charismatic Manipulator

The Charismatic Manipulator embodies a magnetic and persuasive personality, using charm, confidence, and wit to influence or exploit others. He thrives on being the center of attention, wielding his charisma as a tool for personal gain, whether to control relationships, achieve professional success, or maintain power in social dynamics. While seemingly confident, the Charismatic Manipulator often conceals early life insecurities and a fear of genuine connection. His actions are driven by a desire for validation, admiration, or control, often at the expense of others’ well-being. This archetype perpetuates the stereotype that men’s power lies in their ability to dominate and captivate through personality rather than empathy or collaboration. Ultimately, the Charismatic Manipulator risks alienating himself from authentic relationships, as his connections remain transactional and performative rather than intimacy or closeness.

Overbearing Patriarch

The Overbearing Patriarch represents excessive control masked as protection or guidance. He dominates relationships by assuming he knows what is best for others, often undermining their autonomy and personal growth. Whether in the roles of father, partner, or leader, the Overbearing Patriarch’s influence becomes suffocating as he seeks to maintain control over decisions, behavior, and outcomes. While presenting himself as selfless and wise, his actions are rooted in a need to feel indispensable and powerful. This archetype often stems from fears of irrelevance, failure, or vulnerability. His behavior fosters dependency, resentment, and a lack of mutual respect in relationships. Those under his influence may struggle to assert independence, develop self-confidence, or establish boundaries. The Overbearing Patriarch ultimately risks creating a legacy of emotional distance and dysfunction even as people outwardly submit to him.

Aggressive Alpha

The Aggressive Alpha thrives on dominance, competition, and control in social or professional dynamics. He asserts power through intimidation, criticism, or exclusion, often targeting those he perceives as threats to his authority or status. The Aggressive Alpha values hierarchy, viewing relationships as opportunities to assert superiority rather than foster collaboration or connection. While his behavior may stem from a masculine need for competition or validation, it perpetuates toxic dynamics of rivalry and mistrust. This archetype reflects societal pressures for men to prioritize strength, aggression, and dominance over vulnerability or empathy. His actions create environments of fear and hostility, alienating others and undermining authentic connection. Over time, the Aggressive Alpha’s relationships become superficial, and his influence diminishes as others recognize his toxicity and choose to distance themselves, at which point he can tell himself that he bested them.

Peter Pan

The Peter Pan archetype represents a refusal to grow up, avoiding responsibility and independence in favor of a carefree lifestyle. He clings to the support and guidance of others, relying on partners, family, or authority figures to handle life’s challenges. The Peter Pan archetype resists maturity, fearing failure, discomfort, or the loss of freedom. He often manipulates others into caretaking roles through charm, helplessness, or emotional appeals. While his behavior may stem from anxiety, low self-esteem, or a fear of inadequacy, it fosters imbalance in relationships, where others must shoulder his burdens. The Peter Pan archetype perpetuates the stereotype of the immature man, unable or unwilling to take on adult responsibilities. Breaking free from this archetype requires confronting fears of independence, embracing accountability, and cultivating self-reliance. Over time, failing to do so results in stagnation, resentment, and unfulfilled potential.

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