Men!
i have these tendencies to an increasing degree. don't need to be male for that. just live in a (part of) society that frowns on any kind of discontent, "issue", "neediness" or weakness.
You need to practice your "Baa, baa, Baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, baa, Baa, baa, baa, baa."
I'm laughing at the society that you live amongst not your reactions.
@FrayedBear, the society we live amongst.
@walklightly I almost said that but left it for you to add. ? How's the w/e going? Many down here are complaining of the heat and humidity. Until now I hadn't noticed them but perhaps my brunch cuppa tea is making me more aware of the humidity. It is grey and overcast atm.
@FrayedBear, two nights ago i got thoroughly drenched, so spent the following day drying my cocoon. then concluded that i like it more dry & warm altogether, so decided to head off to broken hill next wednesday. yes, sir, that's me: the tramp - o - line ?
@walklightly has the triphid offered to show you round?
@FrayedBear, just yesterday i realised that he lives there. he mightn't have realised yet that i'll soon be there ?
@walklightly want me to goad him into action?
@FrayedBear, under no circumstances would i ask you to do any goading! on the other hand i am aware of everyone's freedom to gossip.
@walklightly He tells me that chook eggs are coming out of the chooks precooked at the moment.
@walklightly ping @Triphid.
@FrayedBear, weather forecast promises a drop of 10 degrees later next week.
@FrayedBear, ping pong.
@FrayedBear You can have a good go at 'goading' me into action IF you like.....LOL.
@Triphid consider yourself goaded.
@FrayedBear Is THAT the best you can manage ? LOL.
@Triphid I'm not paying ya!
@FrayedBear That's okay, I'll just send your In-Laws around to stay with you for the 12 months or so.....LOL.
@Triphid that will be interesting as I don't have any and my ex in law's are long dead.
I must be a man, then! looks between legs Nope! Guess not! Most of the time, I think like one!
I see this with men all the time in my line of work, and in my relationships. I teach my clients about Emotional Intelligence and that having their emotions is real strength.