June 02, 2022

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Dear Diary, "Are you ok?"


Men don't seem to get asked this question enough. Or maybe our answers make it to where people don't ask.


"I'm fine"


If i say anything less, if i say how i really feel, it'll be too burdensome. no one wants to be around a man who isn't feeling fine. no one wants to feel obligated to make someone feel better.


"what's wrong with you?"


that gets asked more often. like someone's looking for a problem. 

Semantics i guess but it would be nice to feel that someone is concerned.


i feel more comfortable explaining myself to complete strangers. less contempt that familiarity breeds. 


familiarity makes me feel uncomfortable.


i prefer to love from a distance. ironically it feels more familiar.


don't get too close.


i'm fine.

T
The Wise Fool✓
Jun 2, 2022 · 45 views

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The Wise FoolJun 3, 2022

Something Different, i think men do that a lot. Men find stuff to do to keep em out of the house and get time to ourselves. Also we take our time in the bathroom 😂 Men talk to exchange information, women talk to establish intamcy, more often than not at least. Cant speak for most folks but thats how it seems. I guess the sense of accomplishment keeps us going.

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The Wise FoolJun 3, 2022

Oh wow got some comments, was feeling kinda flat today but seeing you guys elevated my mood 😁 im doing better. Learning to not be so big picture minded. Yeah Chibi the facade is way easier but it starts to weigh you down after a while. My facade is fading, but i think it’s for the best. Gotta learn how to be me and be the best me.

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Chibi1965Jun 3, 2022

Honestly, never read anything more relatable. You’re not alone. I spend my money in food and excessive shopping to feel something instead of the usual emptiness. Also putting on a facade is easier than talking about yoir feelings.

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something differentJun 3, 2022

Hi, is it true that men deal with difficulties, or problems by fixing broken things together or on their own? Like a car or something else. Instead of talking about it, like women often do. Theyfind it often helping to talk about it, because it helps to get to the solution? Ofcourse everybody is different. Just wondering. By the way.....without getting to close, how are you doing?

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