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I think it’s more because men don’t like to admit that they need help. Maybe they didn’t make a mistake. Maybe the directions were wrong, a detour, the neighborhood changed unrecognizably, etc. Men hate to admit that they can’t handle the situation, after all they’re in charge; they should know what they’re doing. They are not going to ask for help.
Contemprisma – You argue “men don’t like to admit that they need help”. However, I, and many (most) men ask for help – so your premise is false. You argue “Men hate to admit that they can’t handle the situation, after all they’re in charge”. However, I have owned my own businesses for years and have often found myself in need of help for difficult situations and have sought out help – so your premise is false. You argue “They (men) are not going to ask for help”. Obviously this premise is simply false. Given that all of your premises are false then we must conclude that your argument (and stereotype) is also false.
Now imagine this argument. Contemprisma is a woman. Contemprisma makes false arguments. Therefore all women are irrational. I could not imagine such an outrageous argument (and resulting conclusion) and cannot imagine the simplistic, and false, argument you have made about men.
Methinks it is best to stop herding people into ideological boxes.
Refreshes – well if you are one of those men who are not afraid to ask directions then good fo you. I doubt that the writer wanted to generalize and sterotype men, but please do not generalize as well that all men can be as humble as you and your peers, just pray for us men who are not yet in the same state as you.
As for the article, great job brother! Hope you could write more articles like this. This actually pinched my ego a bit, but still this was helpful.
Thanks and God bless from Manila, Philippines!
Tracey – I am sorry if my comments missed the point of what I was attempting to say about male stereotypes.
I love this blog specifically because it addresses the role of men in society in a very thoughtful and serious manner. This thoughtful and serious approach is quite different than the “cartoonish” manner in which most men are portrayed in the popular medium. That is, we are too stubborn to ask for directions. We avoid hard work to go drinking with the guys etc. Quite frankly I am sick of the inane stereotypes. I try to see the world in a balanced manner. Many men, and women alike, fail to apologize.In my humble opinion, I feel it is nonsense that one sex is superior to the other in that department. Methinks that using sex to prejudge ones proclivity to say that he or she is sorry may be a poor and unfortunate choice.
That said, it appears you may be wedded to this male stereotype so I best say it again – sorry for the misunderstanding.
I definitely am one of those guys who never wants to ask for direction. Litteraly. So, others’ experience may differ, but there are guys that fit the bill…
That being said, I did’nt read this post in the first degree (the example being more like a parabole to illustrate a point). I agrees with the underlying argument : men have (culturally in part) often a large ego that makes it more difficult for them to admit their wrongs and ask for forgiveness.
Forgiveness and mutual respect are a key to an happy marriage, that’s for sure. 27 years and counting, still working on it
Although your message about pride and the ability to say “I am sorry” is well taken in general, your example is a ridiculous stereotype of men.
Quite frankly I have rarely been with men who refuse to ask for directions. In fact, I have seen more women demonstrate this strain of stubborn pride then men. So what is next? Are you going to talk about men laying around on the couch all day watching football? Or how about how we can’t deal with the children? This particular blog is a perfect example of why men have become fair game as the butt end of unfounded stereotypes in advertising and in the popular medium. All of which undermines the positive contributions of this blog.
I love this blog, and believe it has had a very positive impact on my spirituality and personal growth. Unfortunately today’s post contributed to the nonsense of male stereotypes that are simply not grounded in truth.
Dear refreshed….how funny that you responded to this blog exactly on cue! You were told you were wrong (men in general) and your ego was pinched! You responded with sarcasm and denial! So typical:)
Thx for this post, and Cheers from Poland!
Well now everyone has a smart phone with a gps so there are no more excuses for being lost or wrong. Thanks google!
the woman…… the one YOU gave to me said to eat– it so I did!