By Malia Carden | Leave A Comment
Women, in general, tend to be sensitive about weight, age and appearance. But what are men sensitive about?
In an article from Vocalpoint, the author listed these 5 things:
- going bald
- mechanical prowess
- success (compared to other men)
- parenting skills
- getting older
Some men may be more sensitive to these things than others. For my husband, his receding hair line is just inevitable part of life and he tends to poke more fun at himself in that regard. But there are some physical attributes that he is sensitive about and though it surprised me to learn of those, I’ve been careful since then to not say anything, even in a joking manner that may hurt him.
I also know my husband does not want to be criticized regarding his contributions to our household. I have to remember that when I’m getting my panties in a knot about clothes left on the floor and garbage that hasn’t been taken out yet, he’s out there, making the money that buys the clothes and the food and gives me the opportunity to be home with our children. Lashing out at him does no good and only escalates the tension. But speaking gently, being nice and making polite requests always gets results. He’s happy to help me and to contribute to the care and keeping of our home.
What about your husband? Do any of those five bother him? Do you know which buttons to avoid pushing in his life? We can discuss this more at The League!
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ABOUT Malia Carden
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While I agree with what you’ve said, I am increasingly concerned with the idea that because our husbands go to work this gives the wife the ‘opportunity’ to stay at home. Couldn’t we turn it around and say “Stay at hom mums give their husbands the opportunity to go to work with the peace of mind of knowing that there is a competent and loving person attending to the needs of their children and their home.” ??
I see what you’re getting at and I do agree to a point. I think that all depends on the couple you’re referring to. For us, it’s exactly how I stated it and I’m completely comfortable with that.