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When your guy gets grumpy: a catalog of his crabby moods, with tips on how to handle him--at last, you can be free of his sulking, fuming, pity-partying.(Love And Lust)
* When your guy is having a moody moment, it's hard to figure out what to do about it. Does he need a hug? Cookie dough? Deep, meaningful conversation? A cattle prod? It's a girl's most frustrating guessing game. While you might always powwow your problems, men often cope by shutting down. "When a guy's in a mood, he tends to internalize his issues, and it's tough to know how to handle him," says family therapist Terrence Real, author of How Can I Get Through to You? Translation: When your dude's down in the dumps, he can be a real pain in the ass. So, to finally ease your exasperation, Cosmo has once and for all cracked the male code of silent treatments and snippiness. Here, we explain his testiness and give you tips to help him snap out of it.
GRUMPY GUY TRIGGER 1
He Got Bitched Out by His Boss
He may react by flipping channels furiously or responding to your dinner suggestions with "whatever." Okay, so your guy had a crappy day at work, but why the hell is he taking it out on you? Chances are, he's not trying to. Slouching in front of the tube is his skewed attempt to spare you from his sour spirits. "A man's ego is wrapped up in his career, so if he's had a bad experience at the office, he often wants to hide out and lick his wounds for a while," says Real.
Don't fall into the trap of repeating "What's wrong?" a million times. Let him know you're there for him--"Hey, it's clear you've had a lousy day. When you want to talk about it, say the word"--then give him some space mad do your own thing.
If he decides to open up, try not to solve the problem for him. "The minute you come on like an expert, he'll feel bossed around and he will shut down again," says Real. Instead, ask about his plan of action. And if he doesn't want to workshop his career crisis? Give him an hour to chill, then tell him he needs to let it go and stop being such a grumpster or he'll bring you down as well.
GRUMPY GUY TRIGGER 2
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