I noticed while reading a few posts and the one about weight in particular that there is hardly ever anything positive said about the virtues of men. So with the help of menweb.org and the good men project I have copied this precompiled list. Feel free to add to this list as you see fit:
Relationship
Men teach and learn from others
Men coach and encourage
Men compliment
Men are peacemakers and negotiators
Men mediate, arbitrate and facilitate
Men comfort and nurture
Men enjoy solitude and companionship
Men are good friends
Men can keep a confidence
Men are faithful, sincere and decent
Men take pride in their achievements
Men try to make their community safe
Men are philanthropic and generous
Men are helpful, kind and thoughtful
Men are compassionate and sympathetic
Men cheer people up when they are down
Men are tender and gentle
Men are loving
Men debate and discuss
Men like fair play
Men like joking with others
Men entertain others
Men protect and rescue others from harm
Men sacrifice themselves for their family
Men sacrifice their lives for the greater good
Men co-operate
Men are good parents
Men lead others
Men are patient
Men are honorable
Men are honest
Men create laws to protect others
Men are tolerant and accepting of others
Men are good listeners
Men counsel
Men work together in a crisis
Men respect themselves and others
Men value all life and appreciate nature
Action
Men are decisive
Men get things done
Men are practical
Men are organizers
Men transform
Men like to fix things
Men motivate and inspire
Expression
Men are exuberant
Men are free-spirited and playful
Men are charismatic
Men like to celebrate
Men are spiritual
Men have deep feelings
Men are open and expressive
Men communicate directly
Men are witty
Men move people with their words
Men are passionate
Men enjoy sex
Men are artistic
Men create and build
Thought
Men question and seek knowledge
Men search for meaning in their lives
Men are resourceful, adaptable and flexible
Men try to create order in a chaotic world
Men are wise and understanding
Men like to know how things work
Men invent and innovate
Men like intellectual games and rules
Men hypothesize and solve problems
Men are analytical and strategic
Men are philosophical
Men are planners and forward thinkers
Men reason logically
Men are smart
Men keep things in perspective
Men hope for a better world
Strength
Men are responsible
Men provide security and stability
Men are self-reliant and independent
Men can endure great pain
Men can restrain themselves
Men are calm in a catastrophe
Men are resilient
Men are dependable and trustworthy
Men are courageous and heroic
Men stand up for what they believe
Men are solid, stoical and firm
Men fight for a good cause
Men are disciplined
Men admit to their mistakes
Men work with danger, dirt and discomfort
Men have stamina, drive and determination
Men focus and concentrate
Men are hard workers
Men use their power for the good of others
Physicality
Men are physically co-ordinate and agile
Men explore and discover
Men enjoy physical activity and games
Men like clowning around and having fun
Men take risks
Men like to hone their skills in competition
Men are physically strong
Of course not all men fit the criteria listed here, but certainley the vast majority of men that I have met in my lifetime should be unduly honored for possesing the traits listed above.
M'