Posted by Daisym on January 6, 2007, at 18:54:00
In reply to Re: say it » karen_kay, posted by Dinah on January 1, 2007, at 15:54:32
I think this is a huge topic to learn about, Dinah. Fathers and Sons have intense and weird relationships. I clearly remember yelling at my husband (in private) "Why don't you just p*ss in one corner and have him p*ss in another so you've both marked your territory?! Then you can stop snarling at each other." It is painful to watch them negotiate the manhood thing. And it is painful to see their flaws through each of their eyes. I feel so protective, and then angry, and then sad for it all.
I know it isn't "that bad" but I think women just have such different styles of relationship. My son said to me last night, "I'm a momma's boy, aren't I?" I said "yes, but not a weak, pansy kind of guy that is usually meant by that term. You love your mom and that's cool." He wasn't convinced, I don't think.
poster:Daisym
thread:718187
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/child/20050817/msgs/719956.html