Emotional Support

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VirgoSweetie
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Is it "normal" for a Virgo male to completely shut himself off if someone shows any sign of emotion?

My friend and I work very closely together. We are really good friends, and have a great relationship except for one thing. He completely ignores me if I show any emotion. There have been some changes at work, and I have not been taking it well. I get a little down in the dumps sometimes about the whole situation. When that happens, he does everything possible not to speak to me, look at me, acknowledge me in any way. Which ultimately just makes things harder, because it would be nice to have the support of a friend. If for nothing, but just to talk it out, or help get my mind off of things, just show a little concern so I know someone understands....

He has told me in the past that he tends to keep all of his emotions inside. I do understand that. I know a lot of you may say that he may not really be a friend if he is like that. True, but sadly I am one of the very very few people in this world he is close to.

Have any of you ever seen behavior like this?
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His reaction is normal, emotions are contagious, he can't allow himself to be effected by your emotional breakdowns at work, when people have negative attitudes and fear it can easily pass on to other people, seems he may just be protecting himself from that. Try to control your emotions not everyone can deal with them effectively like a trained therapist. You really need a woman at work you can relate to and empathize and nurture your feelings when you get down.
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Cajunspirit
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Posted by nedrea


Yes. Everytime I see a girl sad I instantly shut down outwardly and on the inside I feel so horrible about not being able to do anything.



I hate feeling helpless/useless!

The solution is easy. We just need a hug, and for you to just listen to us. Don't give solutions, just listen. It'll help loads.



Sure it sounds simple... but what about stupid girls who make the same mistakes over and over! Ugh!

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*curtseying* Thank you gentlemen. ๐Ÿ™‚
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*tips hat*
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Posted by Cajunspirit
Posted by venusianbull
Some men honestly do not like to see a sad or upset woman, because they're fixers. And if they can't fix the problem they'll shut it down or walk off because they feel helpless.



Some compelling wisdom, venusianbull.

We fear what we do not understand... and being emotional infants, most Virgos fear these overt signs of emotion.
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Absolutely true. I'm uncomfortable with others' displays of emotion and feel very awkward. The Leo I was with pretty much taught me how to deal with her when she was in a mess, so I was able to handle her private outbursts, but with someone I'm not so close to I'm completely lost when they get emotional, particularly in a public situation. I generally try to disappear if possible when such an event starts to unfold.
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Posted by Jason2213
I wasn't taught to give love freely. So I feel extremely uncomfortable to show, give, and receive it. I was only urged and pressured to to do well educationally and to be a good boy. ๐Ÿ˜

But I have a lot of fire in me so whatever I feel can be as strong as Cancers'.



Hahaha, you're going to be so relieved when you get to spend it all on the right lass ๐Ÿ˜›