TO ALL: As a man, have you been or are you in a men's group? Women, have you known men who were or are in men's groups?

I have two men friends I'm very close to who are both involved in men's groups. One's group has actually ceased, now, but lasted for about six years. It was an amazingly supportive group for him, and helped him especially after his wife died of breast cancer three years ago.

The other man is a former boyfriend. S group was actually begun as a group therapy group by the therapist all the men have -- it includes only four men, and has been going on for five years. They are very close.

In both these men's groups, there was/is one man who is around 70. Kind of an elder. Both men say that they have found themselves very engaged and happy with these groups.

One men's group met only monthly, the other is weekly. Both men said, when I asked them, that it's very unfortunate men, in general, would have any trouble forming a group and sharing that closeness with other men -- or especially having anyone -- men or women -- knowing they met in a men's group. I think it sounds great Asked by lydianell 25 months ago Similar questions: man men's group Women men groups Lifestyle.

Similar questions: man men's group Women men groups.

I've Participated On Two Occasions, Both Church Related 1) Back in the 90’s "accountability groups" were big in some churches. Our church encouraged and promoted that. Pairs of men would meet, some trios, and just share about their background, experiences, and life issues that had dealt with or were currently dealing with.In my case, I got pretty close with two different men and we all learned a lot about the inner workings of each other’s lives.

Meetings were roughly every week. I think mostly this came and went within about a year’s time. These were not intended to be primarily therapeutic groups or counseling, but just to deepen our knowledge of each other.

2) Currently, in my home church, the men get together and meet at a restaurant on a Saturday morning once a month. It’s mostly just a social meeting, time to visit and catch up on what’s going on. Some church business too, but that’s not usually the focus.

6-12 men usually attend, and usually closer to 6. 3) Every Sunday, we meet for church at one family’s home. We always bring food and eat together afterward.

More often than not, the men, women and children split up in groups to eat and talk together, and I usually find myself at a table eating and socializing with 3-4 men. It also happen sometimes that the couples will eat together. I think men are less comfortable than women sharing intimate details of their lives with other men.

Many tend to see/feel it as vulnerability. Also, men do not get the same psychic rewards as women from doing so. There is not the need or desire to "spill it", especially to another man.

There needs to be some kind of push to get men to step out into that, it’s not so much in their nature. Now of course, I am only speaking in general about my own experience and opinion, so doubtless there are many exceptions. Men seem to enjoy doing things together (golfing, fishing, hunting, hiking, working, etc. ).

That is more the situation where the real comradeship develops. Conversation may be limited, but that is not as important as the interaction.

My men's groups I belonged to an all male choir for many years. I see your point that men don't typically like to get together and talk about our feelings, unless there is alcohol involved. Then it seems to come naturally..

Some years ago, when I attended Harvest Christian Fellowship, I was in the Men's Bible Study. They had a unique (and highly recommended) Bible study: meet for one hour for worship and teaching all together, then meet a second hour in smaller groups (5-20, depending on time of year and who stuck around) to discuss the Scripture reading and its application. As in yours, I made some friends thru these groups.

Mainly, I learned about taking God's word seriously.

2 I think men generally prefer sharing their inmost feelings and thoughts with a woman, rather than with another man. For example, I'm going to spend the afternoon hiking in the woods with a friend on Thursday. We'll certainly talk, but probably more about external events than about what goes on inside.

But we'll both enjoy the activity, and the company. Trust grows, and I come to know another man better this way. I SEE who the person is, rather than having them tell me about it.

I think men generally prefer sharing their inmost feelings and thoughts with a woman, rather than with another man. For example, I'm going to spend the afternoon hiking in the woods with a friend on Thursday. We'll certainly talk, but probably more about external events than about what goes on inside.

But we'll both enjoy the activity, and the company. Trust grows, and I come to know another man better this way. I SEE who the person is, rather than having them tell me about it.

4 Sounds like a plan! It has been told to me that when the guys get together and get drunk in Japan, then no matter what anybody says, or to who, it is all forgotten the next day. That is the big chance to say all the many things that can't be said in Japanese society, where the proprieties must be observed at all costs.

But in general, I don't think that guys get the same emotional release and fulfillment from "spilling it" that women appear to get. Guys just don't seem to thrive on exploring all the detailed nuances and shadings of personality and relationships.

Sounds like a plan! It has been told to me that when the guys get together and get drunk in Japan, then no matter what anybody says, or to who, it is all forgotten the next day. That is the big chance to say all the many things that can't be said in Japanese society, where the proprieties must be observed at all costs.

But in general, I don't think that guys get the same emotional release and fulfillment from "spilling it" that women appear to get. Guys just don't seem to thrive on exploring all the detailed nuances and shadings of personality and relationships.

Why and how?" "Do all women really want to be equal to men, or just some. If your man doesn't work, is that ok?

Do all women really want to be equal to men, or just some. If your man doesn't work, is that ok?

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