I'm in the fourth day of fighting a cold and just feel lousy. I don't feel like doing much of anything. My girlfriend wants me to get outside, walk the dogs, do something, anything, but I don't feel like it. She told me I'm acting like a baby and that she's tired of waiting on me, so if I want anything I'll have to get it or do it myself. I can't help it if I'm sick---does it sound like I'm acting immature?
2007-09-02 04:12:02 · 26 answers · asked by Jack B, sinistral 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
IMMATURE??? Yes, but, why should this week be any different from the others? lol. Hope you feel better my friend, drink lots of liquids and I also recommend a strong daily dose of R&S.....Thanks and have a great day!!
2007-09-02 07:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Heh . . . I have no idea what kind of poor, pampered, snivelling excuses for men some of the posters in this thread hang out with, but the whole thing is really giving me some major ex-wife flashbacks!
It was a major source of difficulty between us---when I'm sick, I'm like a feral animal gone to ground. Leave. Me. Alone. In. My. Cave. Dagnabbit. I don't even want to be *talked* to, let alone "mommied" or "pampered."
She, on the other hand, needed to be soothed and petted and comforted and waited on hand and foot if she had so much as a sniffle. Apparently, as a guy, I was supposed to know this without ever having been told . . . either that, or I was playing hooky the day they passed out the manual.
At any rate, whenever she was sick, I'd treat her as *I* would have wanted to be treated: make sure she's still breathing, then live her the heck alone. And she, desperate for "mommying," would actually call her *mother.* Long distance. Just to have somebody coo over her and say "poor baby." o_O
On the other hand, on the rare occasions when I got sick . . . she wouldn't leave me ALONE. Because that's what SHE would want. Drove me crazy, lol. Used to hafta throw things at her to get her to leave! *G*
2007-09-02 04:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by Boar's Heart 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, I'm fighting a cold too right now, and I don't feel like doing anything either. To me it does not sound like you're acting immature. If you don't feel well, you don't feel well - that's not your fault.
A bad cold can really knock you down. I can't force myself to do many of the tasks/activities I normally do when I'm feeling as sick as I do right now.
I say, grab a pillow, a blanket, a box of tissues and snuggle up in front of the DVD player or with your laptop and get some rest!
2007-09-02 04:18:15 · answer #3 · answered by Marvelissa VT 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I thought that all men acted like babies, most of the time...
... sorry my mistake! (only joking)
If you are feeling poorly, you should listen to your body, I would drink lots of fluid, take vitamins and sleep as much as you can. If you don't feel like going out, don't! You would put a useless strain on your body, which could lead to secondary (bacterial) infections.
Give your body time to recover. Undortunately, colds are caused by viruses and there are not yet available cures for that (antibiotics do not work!). Just be patient, you will be fine.
Trust me, I am a doctor (well, a PhD, but pretty close!)
2007-09-02 04:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by Jesus is my Savior 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to generalize *cough, cough*, but usually a cold can take a man down faster that a hot woman wearing only stilettos.
Women (remember, I'm generalizing) are care-givers by nature. So while the young man-child is going up, his needs are usually met by Mom. Mom feeds him, bathes him, cuts the crust off of his toast etc... When the young man-child grows up to become the man of today, he still needs that care-giver.
It's all our fault!!! In the 'courtship' stage of the relationship, we assume that role. If we are a new couple and you get sick...awww... I'm gonna pamper you and make you soup, tip-toe around the house and make sure that your every need it met!
But now .... I don't want another child, I want my MAN.
Four days isn't bad for a cold. I've been down and out longer, but here's the key....
Are you whining??? My husband will get whatever he wants, as long as he doesn't whine about it.
(((((sanitary kisses)))))
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2007-09-02 04:38:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
when i have a cold i certainly have no interest in going outside (or doing anything really) so no, i don't think you are being a baby. she's probably just a little bored and fed up herself. why not try to do a few things round the house, just so she doesn't feel like it is up to her to do everything.
2007-09-02 04:20:50 · answer #6 · answered by Carrion 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi Mieala =) nicely honey we-as in my husband and that i've got 5 childrens ( i'm 20 LOL) they are accompanied and after that we had NO issues the nannies shield them as we paintings and we are able to do the two =) in spite of the undeniable fact that this occasion you basically provided shows a lot of themes.it truly is amazingly hassle-unfastened truly .... Please do no longer take this the incorrect way yet in line with threat you are able to desire to no longer have enable him interior the room once you have been giving beginning =).... psychologically speaking for him it became a marvel to confirm that component to your physique as this type of sensible one ..a NON sexual one , a non arousing one yet fairly it became so ...''sensible;'' that it only probably left him puzzled.that is why whilst giving beginning in case you extremely need your husband to be there then be certain you talk over with him next time(if there'll be a next time) and only have him stay basically by way of your bedside !!! next on your face and protecting your palms.NO DIRECT photographs INPRINTED IN HIS innovations ...LOL..upload that up with the rigidity of having a toddler for the 1st time , the way you likely are too after childbirth and how your intercourse life is going to be plenty extra particular after your physique went by way of such transformations then you will see that is only yet another substitute you adult adult males could desire to regulate to ! You 2 will could desire to bypass by way of this .... he will at last come around ! in spite of the undeniable fact that it is going to take 2 to make it paintings , and regulate =) He additionally should comprehend you're actually no longer the guy you was once with all of those freedoms and such and now your basically direct interest spot is the toddler .Instinctively .issues will additionally up honey .exceptionally quickly( oftentimes it could have been rapidly) he will love the youngster extra suitable than life itself and could no longer even have the means to conceive life without the two one in all you.he will look returned and sweetness how he lived without him/her =) Au revoir , Arielle
2016-10-03 12:47:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just don't feel good. Probably some fresh air would do you good. Even if you sit out in a lawn chair.
I'm a Mom so I have to be near death before I can stop taking care of others.
2007-09-02 04:21:40 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Elizabeth ♥ 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of a male that was NOT a baby when they were sick. The biggest burliest of the lumberjacks turn into babies when they are sick. I suppose it is a genetic thing..
Take care of yourself Jack & get well soon..
2007-09-02 04:27:01 · answer #9 · answered by FallenAngel© 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just keep up the good fight and stop crying about the cold lol.
2007-09-02 04:19:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋