Before tenuring my resignation at my current job, I told them I wanted an official letter of offer first.
Modern masculine men are interested in ideas because they seek to understand the world, whether through anecdotes, observations, discussions, or sound science.
His parents are proud of him.
Part of it comes down to not respecting themselves.
You can change in the proper direction, towards a neomasculine mindset and behavioral repertoire.
Sometimes exact limits and levels are not something to be to bothered about.
For a great example of lanky vs muscular, I would suggest watching Calzaghe vs Lacy or Roy Jones.
The social-sexual hierarchy is merely artificial.