I'm sitting at one of those heavily stained aluminum picnic tables in a Wyoming campground at Glendo Reservior as I type this.  I wonder how many people have sat here..spilling who knows what.  It's gross.  Then I remember...just 3 hours ago on this very table I was brushing out the hair of a wet and smelly 80-pound dog.  I wonder if the next guy will wonder what's been on this table.  People are so gross.  ;^)

Then I noticed this scene.  My sweetie is one of her favorite positions.

24 hours ago she was NOT this relaxed.  We've been planning this trip for a few weeks.  It's supposed to be 3 days of no pressure.  No responsibilities or obligations.

It's amazing how much planning, organizing and WORK it takes to PREPARE for 3 days of doing nothing.  She was shopping, cooking, packing, prepping...and constantly analyzing weather patterns in order to pack the perfect clothing.

Of course, I'm all over the truck and trailer preparation and even managed to totally discharge my truck battery by mistake the night before leaving.  A little added stress is always nice.

While my lady is a great worker and loves to get stuff done, it doesn't put her in a relaxed, soft, playful feminine frame...the frame I prefer.  In fact, it makes her a little agitated, uptight, and short tempered.  I like to call her Miss Bossy Pants when it gets out of control.  (Note:  That is ill-advised if you've not yet mastered the art of not giving a shit about dirty looks.)

Let's get to the point of this article.

What is Masculine Energy?

In the context of this article, I'm referring to that "Ball Bustin', Giterdone, Hyperactive Planning, Organizing and Troubleshooting, Risk-Analyzing, Relentless Drive to Take Care of Other People's Shit and/or Achieve Some Damn Goal...every damn day...energy."

Clear enough?  Yeah, that stuff is exhausting.  And if you're paying attention, you can notice when she's hitting overload and can stealthily help her avoid reaching critical mass and having a complete meltdown.

5 Signs She Has Accumulated Too Much Masculine Energy?

I say, "accumulated" because that's how it happens.  Most women don't WANT to stay in their masculine energy all the time.  But over time they will "accumulate" feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion due to believing that everything is on their shoulders...that if they don't take charge, nobody else will.

Here are the 5 signs your sweetheard may be at her tipping point.

1. She has actually said outloud, I need help, I'm overwhelmed and feeling like I'm going to lose it.   That one should be easy, but admit it, we sometimes miss this one!
2. She has become noticably quiet, answers you in one word sentences and closes doors and drawers louder than anyone should need to.
3. She recoils from your attempts to touch/kiss/hug/comfort her as if you were red hot poker...or a disgusting jerk...which she may have already called you.
4. She's yelling at everyone...all the time.  And I mean everyone.
5. Her "balls" are bigger than yours.  By this I mean she is consistently more self-assured, emotionally stable, more confident, more directed, more prepared, more organized and more productive than you. (ouch, I know)

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