Jennie,

Displacing a little is understandable, but I don't know about the competitive drive, I would bet that passes in time.

Perhaps another outlet? My friend (70 years old and a cancer survivor) and I work a piece of property he has near Vantage Washington.

There are all kinds of "Manly Man" chores there: Rocks to pile, roads to build, carpentry and my favorite: chainsaws to sharpen, trees to cut down and wood to load on the truck.

You might find hearing "Honey I fixed the door on the outhouse" preferable to "Got a jar for my teeth?"

If yall can't find a productive release for all that energy, I have one for him! [{;-)

UncleVern