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Men vs Women: Why We Cannot Understand Each Other (Part 2)

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  Men vs Women: Why We Cannot Understand Each Other (Part 2) Trouble Communicating With Your Partner? Do you feel as if you and your partner do not understand each other? Do your arguments seem to go round in circles without finding a resolution? It could be down to the fact that men and women come from two different worlds!  In the previous part to this article we discussed the four main differences between men and women. The first was their biological makeup. Secondly, we discussed gender identity and gender norms. Lastly, we covered how each sex learned about emotional expression. If you have not read Part 1, please click here .   In the final part of the article, we will be discussing how the above four factors can impact on the way that men and women see their relationship - specifically how they differ in prioritising the relationship, rate their relationship satisfaction, and finally, how both sexes deal with conflict within the relationship.  Are “We” Number...

Men vs women: Why We Cannot Understand Each Other (Part 1)

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Men vs women: Why We Cannot Understand Each Other (Part 1) Trouble Communicating With Your Partner? Do you feel as if you and your partner do not understand each other? Do your arguments seem to go round in circles without finding a resolution? It could be down to the fact that men and women come from two different worlds!  Many couples struggle to communicate with each other at the best of times. They end up in arguments due to the smallest misunderstanding of what has been said. However, if couples were able to pinpoint the ways in which they communicate ineffectively, they can then learn ways in which to communicate that work best for their relationship. The first step in doing this is to understand that men and women truly are from two different worlds! The Biological Side:  One of th root causes of our communication difficulties can stem from our gender. Research and many studies have shown that our biological makeup as boys and girls can have an impact on our behaviour....