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Category Archives: Emotions
Men need Empathy, not Sympathy
Men need empathy, not sympathy, especially when they are emotionally hurting. And every man I know has a long list of hurts. He struggles with them every day. He needs you to feel his hurts with him! That will give … Continue reading
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A Confidential Container
A confidential container or meeting space is necessary for a man to share anything personal with you. Especially anything about his feelings. Therefor view each of your meetings as a clay jar. Realize that gossip is deadly: it will break … Continue reading
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Facilitate his monologue on his emotions
The best way to edify a man is, most often, to facilitate his monologue on his emotions. Two years ago, I wrote a post on the importance of having the other guy do most of the talking. This post is … Continue reading