for guys who’d rather talk tech than emotion,
but miss their girlfriend’s effervescent happiness.
Before you tell someone to “go talk to Bree” please know: I strongly prefer they have been receiving this eZine for a while, first. So don’t refer them to my conversation services. First, just forward a post! If it’s one for you (like this one) maybe add a few lines about what you learned and how you’ll lay off or do something differently. I’m sure he’d appreciate you being disclosing,
This is for people “trying to help” guys who don’t want ‘help.’ I think what confuses the frustrated ‘helper’ most, is some smart guys’ apparent disapproval or dismissiveness, lack of commitment, or sense of emotional independence. If hoping against hope for change in such behavior(s) is painful for you, and you can’t seem to get any traction, congratulations: you are properly empathizing with an isolated smart guy. Welcome to his
When we wish smart guys well, it’s easy to worry the good things won’t come to him… This post is about what to do with worrisome wishes, and why.
