P&R Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 I have been noticing a disturbing trend among my generation of men (early 20s). It has been spreading like a plegue in my group of friends. I noticed it has also been prevalent in LS as well. In case you haven't already guessed, what I'm talking about is "saying no". It seems my generation does not have the ability to say this magical two letter word to their significant other even if boundaries are breached. In my head I am screaming to my friends, and even fellow LSers. Inside my head I am screaming JUST SAY NO!!!! No can be powerful, don't avoid it like the plegue. If you're boundaries are being breached don't put up with it. Put your foot down and say NO. In my group of friends this has been a problem. For example a guy in my group of friends isn't ok with their girlfriend having a male drinking buddy. Every friday night she goes out to the bar with this guy and they end up drunk. My friend is bothered a ton but doesn't bring it up because he doesn't want conflict. This kind of behavior is unhealthy, and ultimately causes the demise of many-a- relationship. Sometimes you need to stand up for yourself and not bow to every whim of your significant other. This goes both ways, for men and women, although I've noticed it more in men lately. Conflict can be very constructive... Sometimes it's better not to avoid it. Just random musings of P&R. Sorry it isn't written better, but I'm short on time.
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