Comments by "Maggie" (@maggie6152) on "How to Be More Emotionally Available (And Why It’s So Important)" video.

  1. Eh, i both do and dont disagree. I love teaching and understand some people just get screwed by life and dont know where to get started, but i have ZERO patience now for people who cant do even a basic google search on "how to clean an apartment" or "easy recipes" or other absolutely bare minimum adult skills. I have kind of a unique perspective though, as I'm disabled and i don't have as many ways to contribute to a relationship on an equal basis so teaching an eager student who is awesome in many other ways makes me feel like i truly bring value to the relationship. I get to live out my dream of being Yoda, and he gets to live out his dream of being Luke. 😂
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  2. For me, it's helpful to view that listening i do as extremely important and helpful, even if it doesnt solve the larger problem. A lot of that stress comes from feeling helpless in the face of someone's suffering and viewing things in this manner counteracts that.
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  3. Hard disagree. The major problem is men relying solely on their girlfriends for emotional comfort and safety. If you are not comfortable with the amount of emotional display, YOU need to communicate that YOU are not available for that kind of support, NOT that men should only open up to their girlfriends. You do not speak for me or millions of other women who support their guy friends.
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