Sympathy

I think men and women must be different when it comes to sympathy, at least some of them. This morning I had car trouble and am stuck at home and needed sympathy.

Sometimes. when you share a misfortune with a girl friend you both share how bad it is, and maybe have a good cry or talk about it. then you are better, and can handle it.

But, when you talk to a guy, they either try to make suggestions to fix the problem; or they give a quick uh huh to acknowledge that they heard you so you won't smack them. They are genuinely trying to be helpful, but I think in a different way. They are not very introspective about it all.

So, give me a reality check. Do YOU perceive such differences when it comes to sympathy?

I guess I am wierd. If someone brings a problem to me, I try to figure a way to solve or fix it.

Uh huh...

Gimme a hammer, I'll fix it. Yep, sounds about right depending on the circumstances. If it's fixable, I'll try to find the way to fix it.