Who do I talk to when I need to vent as a man?

FitDustin

People always ask, “Who do men vent to?”
I usually say I’m not sure—because I actually just talk to myself or my higher power!
Do you have people to vent to?

BringerNoes

That's exactly why I set up a dads group that gets together for intentional conversations every week and does a face‑to‑face retreat once a year. Bringing dads together and helping us all grow is the mission.

Feel free to connect and see if what we’re doing might be useful for you.

The picture shows our weekly meetup on our private members’ Discord.

Chilli

Mostly my wife… but sometimes I feel my problems are too much, so I keep to myself.

apynick42

Honestly and not joking…. My dog.
He always listens and never snitches

CliffordCrowMaster

My wife is my closest confidante. I will discuss it with her. I may also speak with a former army comrade. We have both endured difficult experiences, and therefore we do not judge. We usually offer each other sensible advice.

WonderSlven

I vented to my wife last night in the driveway at 2:30 am, crying because my anxiety is sky‑high, my depression is severe, and I’m exhausted, boss. My best friend, my dad, and my brother all men I used to confide in are dead, so I rarely have anyone to vent to. I don’t want to vent to my wife; I don’t want to burden her with my problems.

Lirixian

My wife, best friend, therapist, my dogs.

fizzjugcamp

Usually my wife, but I admittedly hold some back.
My DOG gets to hear a lot, and I have an aunt I'm really close with.
I do talk to myself a lot, too.

Zorvix

Depends on what. Higher power, wife, and men's‑group friends. I definitely don’t want to burden my wife.

SkyBanshee42

No. This place is scary enough for me already I don’t want to frighten my wife, too. I have no friends, and I don’t talk to my family.