Shoulder To Shoulder
Excerpt from "Mid-Life Joyride"......
Men need what I call “shoulder to shoulder” time. A guy likes to know his woman is around. She doesn’t always have to participate, or even enjoy the activity, just show up and hang out. I have known women who refuse to spend time with their guys if it was not something they themselves enjoy doing. I personally do not agree with that behavior. I’m not saying it is always about what he wants, or that every waking moment needs to be spent together, but it is healthy and loving to support your man in the things that he enjoys. Learn the terminology, ask questions, and take an interest in what is important to him. Lean your shoulder, figuratively and literally, into his. He needs to feel your presence and acceptance, and he may even wish to impress you with his knowledge or skills. It is okay to be impressed with him, even if you are not particularly thrilled with the activity itself.
Men need what I call “shoulder to shoulder” time. A guy likes to know his woman is around. She doesn’t always have to participate, or even enjoy the activity, just show up and hang out. I have known women who refuse to spend time with their guys if it was not something they themselves enjoy doing. I personally do not agree with that behavior. I’m not saying it is always about what he wants, or that every waking moment needs to be spent together, but it is healthy and loving to support your man in the things that he enjoys. Learn the terminology, ask questions, and take an interest in what is important to him. Lean your shoulder, figuratively and literally, into his. He needs to feel your presence and acceptance, and he may even wish to impress you with his knowledge or skills. It is okay to be impressed with him, even if you are not particularly thrilled with the activity itself.
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