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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]Quantess
(27,630 posts)65. Where did he ever say that? He didn't specify "all women" or even "most women".
And how come you are so eager to shoot down someone else's experiences? You seem really defensive over other people's hurt feelings. I think you have a lot of nerve to make him out to be the bad guy here, and to dismiss my hurt feelings at friends who have betrayed my confidences.
Have you heard the saying, "...protesteth too much"?
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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