Yesterday morning I was lucky enough to spend time in a men’s networking group where we had open discussions about the role of men in modern society.
Particularly, the need for more men to step up as heart centred leaders and positive role models, and the need for men to have a male only safe space to discuss these things and open up.
Following that I was in an all female group for a corporate client – Google – discussing how to successfully navigate relationships through menopause. I recognise that I am so privileged to be in a group like this and listen to what’s going on for women, and be there to answer their questions about what might be going on for men, and how to communicate effectively and rebuild intimacy.
The contrast wasn’t as great as you might think.
As humans we have similar emotional needs, we worry about similar things, we want to feel that we’re not alone in how we’re feeling.
So I’m throwing this out to the men out there…
Are you spending enough meaningful time with other men? Time where you can discuss your feelings, your health, your relationships?
As men we seem to have lost this space.
We need it.
Men need to support each others more than we are.
But also, are you spending enough time really listening to the women in your life? And I mean really tuning in to what they expect from you? How they’d like to be supported by you as a man?
This stuff matters guys.
So where can you start having those conversations, making those connections? Trust me, your life and your relationships will be richer for it.
If this resonates, please do get in touch. I’m here for you.
PS I’m holding my hands up that I can do a better job of this too, and I’m committing to doing that
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