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do i share my involvement in the men's movement with those not in it? on the whole, no. it's possible that i'd be excluded from social circles if i fully revealed my opinions on some issues. as such i choose not to do so... yet. it may sound like cowardice and as such i think that my position deserves an explaination.
it's not like i'm unfamiliar to social estrangement. i was never the most popular kid in public school. but i learnt something in those formative years that can be key in social interactions with others. discression, preparation and information are vital to making one's points without shock from the other.
i grew up in toronto and i know what's it like to have some looney shouting at me on the street, trying to convince me that the end is nigh. i shut down and don't listen. i go on my way and never pay attention to that person again. so how does one convey one's opinions without people putting up that shield of distance?
take your time. learn everything you can pertaining to the subject and be prepared for people's odd questions that you might not otherwise expect. and second of all, don't shove it down their throats. wait for it to come up in conversation naturally and people will be far more willing to listen.
don't pretend to be all knowing either. if you have your doubts and concerns, feel free to share them. those that are listening will see that you're not blindly accepting anything you come across and thus be more likely to take you seriously.
anywho, is that a rationalization of my fears and anxieties of being cut out of the lives of those i enjoy the company of? perhaps, but i'd rather take this on my own time and present a more informed image of a man in the men's movement. in short, i'm still getting comfortable.
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