Comments on: Alone Time In The Man Cave

By: Dean Arrindell

Dean Arrindell — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:47:28 +0000

A “writing cave.” Awesome! Those fins are in video from the “Man Caves” show. Lack of space won’t permit anything like that in Dean’s Den, but it would be great if I could customize the space.. amongst all the storage!

By: Dean Arrindell

Dean Arrindell — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:36:43 +0000

It’s basically storage space with a desk, chair and light in it. I’d have to decorate it a bit before I take any pictures.

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:33:21 +0000

So funny that people call it man cave – and compare it to Neanderthals. Yes, Neanderthal men had private, enormous, locked off portions of their caves to get some peace of mind from the families, and enjoy some tv and beer after a long day at the office.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:44:08 +0000

I think it’s genetic, something inherent that gets passed down in the genes. For centuries, we went out in hunting parties with other men. We left the women and children at home, where it was safe. It’s why men and women like “girls’ nite out” or “man caves.” We’re hardwired to need time with our own gender. My own man cave is my computer area. I’m constantly moving things around, restringing cable, adding stuff. At night, when the house is asleep, I get time to answer email and surf for a bit before bed.

By: Dina / Sins of the Eldest

Dina / Sins of the Eldest — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:37:17 +0000

My father used to worry that my husband and I were no longer sleeping together because I had a bedroom workspace with, wait for it, a BED in it. Hey, I do some of my best brain storming lying down, and as a grad student, sometimes laying back on my study room bed was as much sleep as I got. I will always have my own quiet space.

On social media sites I refer to my “writing cave” so that peeps feel compelled to give me space. It works! Is that 1959 set of fins (Mercury?) your man cave? It is the coolest thing I have ever seen.

Thanks for the post.

By: kevin

kevin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:23:22 +0000

somehow i don’t think it’s very flattering to use “woman” and “cave” in the same sentence …

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:08:12 +0000

“Man cave” = 590,000 google hits.
“Woman cave” = 28,800 google hits.

By: Stefanie Reichert

Stefanie Reichert — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:27:06 +0000

Hi Dean,
I like this article. I hope it will encourage many more men or even women to dare creating this space for themselves. Everybody should have some space where one can be creative – alone – and not feel guilty to temporarily separate from their families. Would love to see how you created your Dean’s Den. Post a picture!