How do guys handle stress?

Question

How do guys handle stress?
My boyfriend is highly stressed at times due to financial problems, and often says that he needs to be alone at times because of it. Do guys tend to go in a shell when they are stressed? Sometimes that I worry that it's me, and wonder why he doesn't want company and someone to talk to.

Answer 1

The answer to that is as varied as the number of men out there.

Most guys in the past were raised to keep things to themselves as it was the "manly" thing to do. Women were expected to express themselves freely. Generally, they don't want to appear weak or inferior, they need to remain strong, for you. Even though that isn't usually what you want. The company usually sought out are other male friends.

It's often a contributing factor to men dying earlier than women.

Answer 2

Bottle it up till it causes a health problem, right now im going around with 5 or 6 major traumas that i havent faced yet, i just dont know how to, and it eats away at your character and years down the line you become 1/10th of the person you used to be till your 75 years old and die of angina related heart attack from the problematic life youv'e had. Great.

Answer 3

yes guys go into a shell. When he's dealt with his stress issue he'll come out of hibernation, just be patient and give him time. Women always think it's them, but even though I hate to admit it, it's not all about us.

p.s. the first guy is right too! They do masturbate when they are stressed. It's quicker and easier, and if you don't think your man does it . . . your wrong. It's something for them to do, kinda like popping the bubbles in bubble wrap.

Answer 4

Men are taught to be independent and self reliant. Yeah they shell up when stressed. I would be extra nice, give him a back massage while he's sleeping or lying next to ya. You dont even have to say anything just ease his troubles away atleast for the night. You could suggest he get a simple weekend job or that he ask for over time at his job. And always ask your man "Is there anything I can do to help, please let me know honey." They appreciate that.

Answer 5

With me, my wife and I just turn it all over to God. I used to worry about things like money and bills. It caused me alot of stress and then I fought with the wife. BUT in 2001 I almost died from Serum Salmonella. When you hear a doc say "He isnt going to live the night" it makes you realize life is way too short to worry about stuff.

Remember, when life gets to hard to stand anymore... kneel (and pray)..

Answer 6

A good sex is the best stress-killer.
http://formula-andy.blogspot.com/

Otherwise music or boxing in a gym.

PS: In spite of his willing of being alone for a while no man would refuse a fellatio during "hard" times. You can take that for granted.

Love and peace.

Answer 7

Guys are problem solvers -- they want no distractions, no one to be around "in the line of fire" so to speak, as they take on their tasks at hand (just like when driving we will not stop and ask for directions -- we can get out of anywhere)!

Answer 8

Usually the majority of men are not as talkative as the women when they face a problem.

Answer 9

I know when my hubby stresses, will find him in the garage, building or doing some wood works.
In the beginning, I thought he spent loads of time there, now I almost have to beg him to go to the garage.. lol.. things are breaking now.. lol. (household items..)

Answer 10

Masterbation