That is one of the biggest challenges, mastering your emotions so that you can respond in a calm and mature manner.

Think of it as the struggle between your inner child/boy and inner adult/man. The inner child gets his feelings hurt easily, and lashes out as a defense. The inner adult remains calm, and is self-regulating with regards to his emotions. What this means is that the actions and words of others do not impact his emotions nearly as much.

Spend some time looking inside yourself. Try to identify the inner child, and get to know him a bit. Think of some of the things you say and do that reflect this in you.

You inner child is great to have at times. He sure knows how to laugh and have fun, but don't let him rule your interactions with other adults.

Your job is to silence him.

Spellfire aka Mike

"Women do not like controlling men. They respect and are attracted to men who control themselves. They ultimately are repelled by men who allow themselves to be controlled." -S&A