I have to run, but I just wanted to take this opportunity to point out a M/F difference and women personalizing.

I espouse for men to not personalize mild protestations and in fact ignore the words and plow.

This is something for women to do the same on.

Boys are probably genetically prone to not wanting comfort. Just be left alone. Environment though as stig touched on reinforces it tremendously. In sports if M's get injured you suck it up. walk it off. quit whining, dont be baby. etc.
typically when girls get hurt its time out and everyone gathers to comfort.

So ladies just cause your H grouses, isnt graciously accepting, doesnt KNOW how to receive comfort, doenst mean its not appreciated and welcomed.

Ignore his words. Dont personalize. and just give him comfort anyways.

yes I am.

Corri. Even though I dont accept this apology, we will just call it even for the one you did owe me back when. and didnt give me.
fun fun. <tug the ponytail> hehe.