In my case, I was stuffed full of religious teachings that seem as if they were deliberately designed to make men unattractive. Ambition, money, and sexuality were literally demonized. I never saw my father kiss my mother without her turning away in disgust. I was discouraged from dating, from pride, from profitable careers, and in general from any actions that might lead to even moderate fame, fortune, or power.
In my case, I was stuffed full of religious teachings that seem as if they were deliberately designed to make men unattractive. Ambition, money, and sexuality were literally demonized. I never saw my father kiss my mother without her turning away in disgust. I was discouraged from dating, from pride, from profitable careers, and in general from any actions that might lead to even moderate fame, fortune, or power.