Posted by broken on May 6, 2005, at 9:01:22
In reply to Re: Hey, Damos, is this a guy thing generally?? » alexandra_k, posted by Larry Hoover on May 6, 2005, at 5:44:46
Such an interesting thread, I couldn't pass it up. Even if I am late on reading it.
I admit, without reservation, I am terrible about procrastination. My wife generally won't bother asking me to do something, until she gets really pissed off, and then it's more like, do this now. And since she's pissed off, I do it. Not only because she's pissed, but also because IF she is pissed, it must be something that has needed doing for quite a while. Otherwise, she wouldn't be in that state of mind.
I wouldn't generalize men usually, but I think there are some differences that can be tied into this, sorta, kinda... ok. not really. But anyway..
One of the things I have always found interesting, is that, generally, men are alot less willing to try to cope with mental illness. They are unwilling to admit they have a problem, and less understanding of others that have a problem. Also we (as in men) don't want to learn about mental illness, on the whole. I think that explains the ratio between men and women on this board. I don't know why that would be the case. I don't think it's because men are uncaring, I think it's because some men just have difficulty accepting it, and therefore are less willing to learn about something they cannot accept as being true.
My PBC Disclaimer:
I am a man, and I have observed these traits in myself. I see the difference in the male/female ratio here at Babble. Those things are my basis for this point of view. I realize I may very well be wrong, and I am not applying this supposition to all men, but the majority of men. It's not my intention to offend, only to discuss.Chris
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