Hey men

[Gunny]

Thanks for the responses. I get that there is a need to be strong and tough in situations when people are looking to you as a leader. Or even to set an example. But why in your own home, say, with your wife? I think this goes beyond situational toughness. My experience is that men of our generation just wouldn’t dream of showing any weakness. The reason(s) for that is what my intellectual curiosity wants to know.

Maybe it’s just not something you can turn on and off like a spigot.
Or to Noir’s point, never discount peer pressure.

I don't recall doing that with my wife. Just the opposite, as a matter of fact. Broke my ankle rock climbing and I sat on the ground and laughed my ass off for a good 10 minutes Then again, DO keep in mind I consider women a weakness

I think CSM said it best: it depends on the situation.