There are many times when we want the men in our lives to do
the things we love with us. However, I think we can all relate to men being men
and complaining the entire time whenever we ask them to do anything. Men think
they have it so hard sometimes. It is fine to just have a small vent session
about men, completely normal. But at the end of the day we want to spend time
with these weird creatures and with schedules we can take whatever we can get.
So let’s get creative and come up with something that works.
We aren’t going to ask them to knit scarves with us,
although some men do that and I applaud what they are doing. There are still
ways men can be men and spend time with you while crafting. But before we get
that far, let us first work on convincing your guy to do it. An article I read in
the Denver Post explains men are breaking into the crafting trend. However,
these men are doing more of the hard labor that women don’t always want to do.
Creating wood and metal frames allows men to be a part of your latest project
while still allowing the man juices to flow. So let your guy cut pieces of wood
or have him make suggestions about the latest piece that will be added to a
room you share together. Weekend projects like this create quality-bonding time
(all about the bonding and crafting; check out the blog on bonding).
Sometimes it helps if you approach this idea as, “Hey honey,
I was wondering if you could cut this piece of (pipe, wood, metal etc.) for me.”
Remember they key is to include him without him knowing. Take advantage of how oblivious
men are. Once the project is done, it is something you can share together!
Check out more men doing crafts
Slow and steady wins the race!
Check me out on Twitter @IWantToCraft
-The Wannabe Crafter
