A man who feels this way may be socially awkward in general, and this is one issue of many he wants to work on, or he could be comfortable with other people overall, but it's always nagged him that he never clicked with other dudes.The problem is that in most locations these typical guys seem to make up a good chunk of the men you'll run into. Conflict Resolution Tool Kits provide step-by-step strategies for whatever relationship needs help. ” letters let readers in on conversations between Annie and visitors to her site.

After that talk, he was the most popular guy at the bar (I extended our night to closing time).A social issue some men have is that they feel a bit ill at ease around other males.They typically don't feel uncomfortable or disconnected around all men, mainly the ones who act the most stereotypically masculine - "Guy's guys", "Manly men", "Bros".“Why do I have to be the one to care about our marriage? ” Carolyn had been married to Karl for over 30 years, and here she was in counseling again hoping to learn how to reverse or hopefully eliminate a pattern that was stifling her.“I suspect Karl cares a great deal for you, Carolyn,” I said reassuringly.But, I’m 50 years old and tired of living in a passionless marriage. “Karl is doing what a lot of men do—putting his head in the sand, trying to escape any emotional intensity, solving problems once and for all, and blowing up in exasperation if he can’t solve a problem quickly and easily.We men are a bit handicapped when it comes to relating.