@Avidspark that’s a damn fine suggestion
Toxic masculinity hurts men, too. 😔
@Agatha I’m aware; thanks. But when I reach out and say I’m struggling and your response is “you’re toxic”; you prove my point
How did I say YOU'RE toxic? I didn't.
I said you've been HURT by it. But, yes, obviously I can't help you.
@Agatha maybe look back at what you actually said, because it wasn’t helpful, and was obviously targeted at men in general. So you were not constructive in any way, and chose to refer to my gender negatively instead of providing any support whatsoever.
THAT is toxic behaviour, as is your response here.
@tiaugn Other than opening up with other men to unpack those feelings like any decent human. Or go to therapy.
@sfleetucker good suggestions. Not fond of therapists; I’ll be honest. As for the rest of it, I just…struggle to meet people
@tiaugn only the same outlets that exist for all other humans.
@tiaugn I disagree.
Music, art, literature in fact all things creative are excellent emotional outlets for men.
For me, it's songwriting.
@stueytheround I draw creatures chaos
@stueytheround and write poetry…wish I understood music well enough to do the rest of it
@tiaugn Therapy starts at 10:00 tomorrow!
@tiaugn No. Therapy is about it. And don't let your boss find out if you do.
@tiaugn How so?
@AskTheDevil because the people that are supposed to be our outlets, our close relationships, have a tendency to look the other way, or create conflict rather than solutions. Because therapy isn’t a real solution to not having those relationships. Because every expression seems it must come in a physical form, and if it doesn’t it isn’t important. Because even in places like this, women call me toxic for even suggesting such a thing, rather than show any empathy. we are islands and shouldn’t be.
@tiaugn I thought that was what sports were for.
@cjcrew never was my strong suit
@tiaugn O, idk, I used to get out a lot of frustration doing demolition for remodeling 🤣