nairi Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 And that is precisely why we need to create an atmosphere where men will feel comfortable discussing these issues. Separating women from men will not contribute, imo, but only make things worse. I want to break stereotypes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Why do I feel like we're on Oprah? I think the short answer is: Men DO talk about their feelings, but only in appropriate environments - eg. bar, (preferably a sports bar), where we can discuss all out issues, like: which team we FEEL is going to the superbowl, or how we FEEL about physical contact in amateur hockey.... etc etc.... In all serionsness though, and I think I represent a pretty typical male attitiude, I really don't have a problem communicating feelings with anyone - within the right context of course. There are, however, some things that I'm reluctant to discuss regardless of how comfortable I feel in a particlar place, or with specific company. But, I simply don't see why men *must* exhibit openly the entire emotional spectrum to be considered anything but 'old-world' or 'macho'. What's all this pressure to make us be willing to discuss all our 'issues' openly with everyone they meet - we're not built that way. I'm sure that women and men kind find ways to work around this. One way is by listening.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nairi Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Vava janik, you do realize that what you did up there was to speak openly? And I think that's the idea behind the (Wo)men's section. It's not about revealing your private emotions and issues, but about sharing your opinions and experience on various topics just like you would in any other thread. You're always free to stay out of them Other than that, I completely agree with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted August 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 I am sorry to bring up the old thread, but I thought it would be relevant. Besides it's one of my favorite threads after Vavchkas "auger" thread. Check out this amazing invention, now women can enjoy outdoors as much as men. P-Mate and Th Whiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOTH Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 LOL (about time) - so ya think it will be as revolutionary as the pill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamavor Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 I am sorry to bring up the old thread, but I thought it would be relevant. Besides it's one of my favorite threads after Vavchkas "auger" thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted August 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 LOL (about time) - so ya think it will be as revolutionary as the pill? I would invest if I was traveling in the wilderness. Otherwise I like sitting down or squatting; one relaxes the muscles and the other strengthens them. Depending on what you are trying to achieve; I would hate to be limited to only one method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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