We're conditioned aren't we to be men, like sport, act macho, play army or cowboys and Indians, live to to expectations of our fathers who had tonlibe up to the expectations of their fathers.. Listening to a program now as I sort clothes out and tidy the bedroom and they're discussing meditation and how men should come together, midfullness and supporting one another.. The man in us says pah sod that mumbo jumbo mamby pamby sissy stuff we're men we don't need all that. We bottle up thought and emotion and try to be the best at what we do, a good husband or boyfriend or a good father. The stress men put on themselves is ridiculous really and I've driven myself to stress and at times depression and anxiety mainly through pushing myself in work to get things done and to be known as the best in my field of Engineering and stay at the top.. What does it achieve if I go off on the sick with stress as many which work with me have? They're being talked about as weak, taking the piss and the business has brought others in to cover their jobs.. That's the gratitude to working yourself to the bone where your head can't take any more. How many here are like this work hard, maintain the alpha male persona.. That's what is is isn't it a persona.. Can't be seen to cry unless your team wins the Premier league.. Ahem.. Can't be caught acting anything other than macho in front of friends and peers.. Men ate setting themselves up for strokes and heart attacks. I think most here have found the escapism of Cross dressing helps..