I'm the one who should apologize,' he said. 'I want to help, but I know I won't be able to. I haven't go the answers to anything.''That's what men think, isn't it?''What?''That unless you've got some answer, unless you can say, "Oh, I know this bloke in Essex Road who can fix that for you", then it's not worth bothering.'Will shifted in his seat and didn't say anything. That was precisely what he thought; in fact, he had spent half the evening trying to think of the name of the bloke in Essex Road, metaphorically speaking.
The conversation highlights a common theme of vulnerability and the pressure to provide solutions. One character acknowledges his inability to help, reflecting on his feelings of inadequacy and the desire to support a friend. He openly admits that he lacks the answers, which creates a sense of disappointment and helplessness.
The dialogue continues as another character critiques the societal expectation placed on men to have solutions. She challenges this notion, suggesting that such a mentality can prevent meaningful connections. Will, who embodies this mindset, remains silent, revealing his internal struggle as he tries to recall a metaphorical solution, further emphasizing the weight of expectation he feels.