Men's Group

2.3 is especially interesting to me. Raised by my mother with no contact from my father certainly seems to have had an impact on my ability to interact with others. Males in particular. Joining the Army, I was frankly shocked. I was not sheltered as a kid but I was an introvert with a few friends kept at a certain distance. No really close bonds.

Thanks for posting. It's funny actually, I was thinking of looking up a few articles about that very subject the other night. I was regaling my wife with stories of my uncomfortable youth. She was raised in a very close "traditional" family.

I should add that my Mom did a great job raising me and I am forever grateful of everything she did. I am a better man today because she and I developed a very good relationship early. A level of trust & understanding helped me a lot. I can talk to her about everything. No shame or embarrassment.