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Comment by Eric on January 12, 2009 at 11:07am

Well, the Giants lost yesterday so they won't go any further int he playoffs or to the Superbowl. There is always next year. Today, it snowed here which means having to go home and thrown snow around. I like snow but the thought of having to shovel it, especially when it's heavy and wet, makes me cringe. So far, it really is a new year. All those things that tend to wear me down, seem to have dissipated and I feel a new sense of vigor and purpose. I don't know what happened but it's been a long time coming. Again, this is a space for men to be men and talk about those things that only men can understand. However, I really appreciata Alexa being a part of this group. It's okay to have the perspective of a woman when it comes to all things related to men. Here's a question, why do men tend to keep it all in? We are not the type to wear our feelings on our sleeves yet communication is key to a healthy life. Let us know what you think.

Comment by Alexa on January 11, 2009 at 8:10am

GO GIANTS! ! !

Comment by Alexa on January 5, 2009 at 6:37pm

Yoga...

... Men like it too.

Comment by Alexa on December 28, 2008 at 12:10pm

thanks for the welcome. now, if you men here get it together to connect on some man things, I will be making a fast exit! But for the time being, good for you for connecting to your inner male. so important. thanks for lettting me hang here a bit. you are a warrior eric. I feel honored (and also like I need to leave and make room for some more guys!.....) ???

Comment by Eric on December 22, 2008 at 4:52pm

Well, us guys are not much into nurturing ourselves. It's not part of our makeup, physcially, emotionally, etc. However, we do, at times, crave the attention our mothers gave us when we were young and sick. There's something to be said for being a child, having a cold or some such illness and staying home from school for the day. My mother would get me a comic book, bring the TV into my room and give me crackers and soup. What do I know about nurturing? All I know is, when I hurt, it felt secure knowing there was some one who would bring me a comic book to read and was aware that I was sick.

I realize my example speaks to having a cold and being a kid. I think though it also applies to pain and illness on a greate scale. I think men have the attitude of "I'm sick, take care of me." then they carry on about their business of unting and gathering.

This is "Man Cave" so you're going to get a man's perspective.

All that being said, welcome to the cave.

Comment by Alexa on December 22, 2008 at 12:25pm

well, at least for the moment, I too am joining man cave b/c I saw something and I wanted to respond.

When I am in pain, sometimes all I can do is to lay down and get through it. Or do busy things to get through it. It depends.
If it's emotional pain, I deal with it. Sometimes I just have to allow myself to be human...because guess what? I am.
If it's physical pain, I like to curl up in a ball and nurture myself with a big blanket. I can dig this question, Eric.

Comment by Eric on December 9, 2008 at 8:15pm

Have you ever wanted to shout so loud that you get the attention of someone, all in an effort to reassure yourself that your alive?

Comment by Eric on December 6, 2008 at 6:31am

What do you do when you're in pain? I get snappy with my family, lose my patience with the dogs and generally get depressed? What do you do about it?