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In reply to the discussion: An article about why men don't open up (written by a man), critiqued by another man [View all]Sarah Ibarruri
(21,043 posts)45. Okay, so you won't be a counselor any time soon lol
And yes, sometimes we have to give in a little to keep the peace.
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An article about why men don't open up (written by a man), critiqued by another man [View all]
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
OP
Men are like The English - they more readily talk about the weather than anything else. :) nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#7
That might be where there's an analytical difference between men and women?
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#16
Yes, I know what you mean. My 1st husband was very talkative. It was a relief to me, in a way
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#9
Oh yes, doing the same thing at home that one does at work, is exhausting.
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#14
I definitely need down time when I get home from work. The way I got my downtime when
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#13
Most extroverts talk a hell of a lot while actually saying very little of substance..
Fumesucker
Mar 2012
#52
Jeff comes across as a mean-spirited, dishonest and judgemental jerk in his 2nd paragraph.
Zalatix
Mar 2012
#20
Jeff put words into Dave's comments that Dave never said or implied. That much is undeniable.
Zalatix
Mar 2012
#23
Men don't open up their inner feelings because then they can be used as a weapon..
Fumesucker
Mar 2012
#25
I think "a different partner might have reacted differently toward you" is not cruel.
Withywindle
Mar 2012
#57
Maybe not "lying in wait" but if you put it out there at some point they'll use it..
Fumesucker
Mar 2012
#36
Where did he ever say that? He didn't specify "all women" or even "most women".
Quantess
Mar 2012
#65
Don't feel bad. Remember that it is unreasonable to expect everyone on the planet to agree with you
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#48
Sure, but that's life. Life has never been different. If we refuse to participate
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#54
I'm not upset, either! I wish people would listen instead of dismissing others' feeliings.
Quantess
Mar 2012
#64
I had plenty of arguments with women about politics, and these didn't turn out well
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#47
It is? I don't know about that. You're not participating in life if you don't get out there and
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#49
Have you found that everyone you've opened up to has used that information against you?
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#43
I understand. When I'm in the U.S., I find I generally decompress by hiding and having "me" time.
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#68