Comments on: Men and their Feelings…

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:04:47 +0000

Uh, yes we have feelings. But we sometimes — okay, oftentimes — think it’s not worth sharing to the whole wide world, especially if nothing can be done to transform it in a positive light. Why waste energy, saliva and facial muscles when all you’ll get are sympathies and i-know-how-you-feel looks?

Uh … right? <:.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:32:56 +0000

This was a hilarious read! I bet a lot of couples can relate to this, right from that first “hi.”

On another note, have you ever noticed how men fair really bad in pretending to listen? Or is it just my husband? He has a knack for engaging me in conversation right when I’m in the middle of something. Yesterday, he wanted to talk about our daughter’s upcoming party right when I was starting to write on my blog. We’ve been together for 10 years and he has yet to complain that I’m not listening to a word he says. But turn the tables around — I talk to him right when he’s starting to read the front page of the paper … and he’s completely messed up. Funny how women are sooo good at multi-tasking.

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By: Kystal

Kystal — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:30:48 +0000

Wow!!, im 21 and have been in this situation an had no clue what to do, me and this guy talk for like 4and a half hours at a time, 1hour and half the shortest, always talkin about how he feels about stuff and wot not, calls and texts me at all kinds of hours, i liked him so put up with it, it got to the point i assumed he must feel the same way if he likes talkin to me this much so i told him i had feelings for him, he said “hmm…i havent thought about u in that way…”, Jeez!! i know i aint hallie berry bt i know i look good and he himself has complemented me on occasions, how can he have not noticed “all of this” lol, bt seroiusly i was upset and slightly confused till i read this page now it all makes sense…he just dont see me like that…his loss..still shocked about the whole thing though. Great site btw.

By: tee

tee — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:59:23 +0000

I am sure I will hear some flack for this but really think about it…women are the ones who are built with listening skills, more ability to focus and also we exhibit our compassionate side more openly than men do. As human beings, I think it is only right to be compassionate and if someone is pouring their heart out to you – first – estimate the number of drinks/other mood altering substances they have had and second – decide whether you may be the only person this man or woman feels comfortable expressing him/herself to. Think of it as a donation if nothing else. Why not donate 10 or 20 minutes of your time as a service to others who may be suffering inside and less fortunate than you? Just don’t do it if it is going to bring you down too much or make you feel bad. Pray for the person, that always helps.

By: Theatregal

Theatregal — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:33:00 +0000

WOW!!!!

I am so glad to know I am not the only one. I’ve been asked to put on the “white coat” literally, since I was about 12 years old.

Must be some type of aura we give off. I’m tired of being everyone’s, men and women’s therapist. It would be nice to have someone want to be my therapist. Better yet, my incredible, amazing lover. YEP!! After 7 single years…….I think I’d enjoy that……As long as there was mutual chemistry as well!!! Straight, as well. I am can’t help it!

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:39:04 +0000

Jvern, I completely agree that it is much better to weed ‘em out after the first date, rather than way down the road — even if it then seems like a lifetime only of first dates! And thanks for the “eggs with a side of Mormon Palms” – that made me laugh this morning!

By: Jvern

Jvern — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:23:53 +0000

It’s so wonderful to know there similar people out there who feel like a metaphorical diaper for other people’s verbal diarrhea. I feel ya Susan! I’ve been a unofficial therapist my whole life. The hairdressers is always a emotionally draining event as it never fails my stylist will tell me her health, relationship, monetary, political standing, sexual orientation, drug abusing woes. I’ve been on many an awkward first date in which the guy will talk non stop for 2 hours about every thought that comes into his brain only to end the date declaring his love for me.

Guy friends I’ve had feelings for will kiss me, but later tell me they “admire me” to much and do not want a real relationship just yet. Instead they need to confess how unhappy they are with their boss. But I’ve also found there is power in being an active listener. Sure you have to put up with gabby gabbersons whose idea of an interesting conversation is to tell you all about their latest ex girlfriend, her preference for how she ate her eggs not to mention how self CENTERED she was. But you also learn about the crazy people by date 1 vs. date 81. They usually like their eggs over easy with a side of Mormon Palms.

By: Selena

Selena — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:23:33 +0000

I’m thinking along the same lines as naturegirl, that these fellows are really lonely. When guys talk excessively about an ex, my gut reaction is that they aren’t over her yet, even if they are bitter when discussing her. I consider such a red flag.

By: mar

mar — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:28:23 +0000

Jeff, great! I look forward to it!