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Fully understand it. There are primeval urges men have and they need outlets. Our era is just a snapshot but probably never have men been more emasculated and confused.

It is on subject. There are societal norms that we conform to and whilst they may inhibit in some ways people know also where they stand and I am largely comfortable with them and as far as I know am not suppressing emotions to build up mental health issues. I genuinely have very little urge to want to cry in public although actually well up easily at a drama on tv or hearing sad stories. Funerals are often place of sadness so crying would be quite normal

If I get angry in a meeting at work should I just let out all of my rage for health reasons?

And super super happy if she was carrying an Angel Delight assuming not Butterscotch flavour

Brighton fans must be torn what with women playing at the same time.

Agree and irrelevant to the thread

You cannot flush away Burnley

I was thinking better off just letting them bowl at stumps and not offer a shot when we get to about 128

Thank fuck the international break will ruin Norwich’s momentum

I must also admit I liked the ‘You cried on the telly’ chants to Steve Smith. From the excellent fly on wall documentary ‘The Test’ it really wound up the Aussies.

It was a 1-0 league game. Routine albeit against the champions but might have been acceptable if got promoted, won a final. The point being society does not expect men to cry openly especially over a football match FFS. A bee sting maybe.

Brentford bubble has burst

Appears maybe Howe might not takeover. Chaotic club

Yeah surely once your captain knows he passes the information verbally.

Ralph crying was pathetic. You may say it is toxic masculinity but we expect strength from leaders. Of course it is ok to cry but there are plenty who seem I’ll equipped to cope and dare I suggest there is a degree of narcissism and expect someone to help them. Often same people are not necessarily over sympathetic to others plight as it is all about them and their lives. We are also lucky to live in a society where people can have huge bouts of sickness and still get paid - if they were going hungry as a result of their absences they might be more inclined to soldier on. I know ‘man up’ isn’t a solution(and annoys you) to all MH issues but should not be dismissed out of hand as a dinosaur’s solution.

Basic premise is that none of us are good enough so all need forgiveness. Whilst of course can pick holes with it but is a tolerant viewpoint not often seen by Bible zealots

Lighthouse can boot him off if he starts one of his Deuteronomy rants and how he wants to fuck toasters

I really hope this doesn’t act as a dog whistle for MLG. Thread been interesting so far

Only if you are selective in reading posts. I have not seen that but you can always find something contradictory to say ‘poor guy can’t win’

He wasn’t at his best last night whatever stats you wheel out

I think a lot of women can struggle in workplace as feel they need to match men. So they put up just as much of a front being tough and can suffer from imposter syndrome. I work with a lot of female managers and some have confided in me and even broken down in catch ups. I know I am a bit old school but also believe most women like their man to be the protector ie not a wimp, despite what they may say. That puts pressure on men to be all things ie tender and macho

Tbh most of what I read or listened to was prior to his massive rise to fame. I heard he became ill but as I had heard most of what he said already dint really keep up with the news and other more recent interviews. When he says there are good reasons for some to be depressed eg being unemployed he is right. Telling someone you feel shit and worthless and inferior to others who can have access to better things isn’t the solution! Getting a job is the key way out of it.

Appreciate you sharing although seem conflicted. Presumably you wouldn’t have thought it appropriate for someone to say about your cousin that they set fire to their car giving by their dad? I think a more ‘there by the grace of God go I’ approach needs to be applied to those suffering.

I like a lot of. what Peterson has to say although a strange character. Shame his opponents seem t9 think he is the bogey man and want to pull him apart and dismiss everything he says.

He wasn’t saying that. I agree with Hypo in that talking/sharing isn’t the silver bullet many seem to think it is. Obviously bottling things up is unhealthy. You also need people who genuinely care unless it’s your therapist. if you were feeling low going to the football and having a few beers with mates, simple as it is can make you feel better about your life. I know that sounds very basic and it shouldn’t be about putting on a front when with mates but blokes are wired differently.