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Yeah this interaction is really weird. I don't agree with the second guys statement at all. Wanting to be in a relationship is a perfectly normal thing to want and isn't mummy issues.
Where does the woman go when she needs to be nurtured and have her batteries restored? Men aren't the only ones fighting battles out there. In a healthy relationship, you're supporting each other.
Also, not everybody is looking for a woman who is "soft" or "feminine". Maybe I want somebody who's a rough-and-tumble badass. I have a feeling that kind of a person would be a better support for my personality.
It's also worth noting...you shouldn't be using your partner as your therapist. If you're constantly trauma-dumping on somebody, it isn't fair to them, and it isn't fair to you, because they aren't trained in how to help you like a therapist is. Sure, cry on their shoulder when life is hard and all that, but if you're having mental health problems, go see somebody who's board-certified.
The post didn't mention it has to be one-sided. A helpful and healthy answer for those concerned of reciprocity could be along the lines of "it's cool, but I'd like to add women need support no less than men. Also, preferences may differ, so overgeneralizing on what men want isn't right".
Let's also add "Sometimes, men do need a therapist".
Sure, absolutely! Neither one of the original posters is fully right.