Gender Differences and Emotions

Coexistence between men and women is not impossible or always difficult. However, problems arise when there is an expectation or automatic assumption of what the opposite sex will think or feel about any given situation. Acceptance of each other without trying to change the other to suit our own personal need is by far the simplest way to achieve a harmonious relationship. The challenge we face today is in accepting and recognizing the differences between men and women; and when possible find the humor in those differences. I have had 35 years experience in the area of male and female differences and believe me, there are many. In sharing my experiences, perhaps you will find some wisdom and a better understanding of this complicated situation and find the humor and harmony I have achieved.

The gender differences we often experience is not caused by the fact that men and women live in different realities, but the difficulties are formed by a lack of understanding and mutual experiences shared by each gender. Despite the numerous efforts to understand completely the differences between the male and female gender, there is no concrete answer. Acceptance of each other without trying to change the other person and building a true friendship based on mutual respect is by far the simplest way to achieve a harmonious relationship.

When the inevitable happens and you find yourself in a disagreement, it's imperative to recognize that women are much more fluent with their expression of emotions. Women are notably recognized for their use of verbal communication. From my experience, I find that women are a species who can go from 80 words per minute (wpm) to 270 wpm in less than 30 seconds. Women are more concerned...

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...e gender is ongoing. Entering a relationship with the expectation of molding the other person into something different and without a sense of humor; is a huge mistake. Differences between the male and female genders are constantly evolving and impacted by biological factors, cultural expectations, cognitive abilities and hormonal differences just to name a few. Although studies and research on the subject of gender differences concerning emotions will most likely remain, disagreements as to the exact cause will likely carry on as well.

Perhaps, Robert Briffcult's opinion of male and females has more validity then we originally recognized. although, his observation may have been accurate, it certainly does not stand-alone.

For a male and female to live continuously together is...biologically speaking, an extremely unnatural condition

--Robert Briffcult