What guy hasn’t heard those six little words, “I just need you to listen?”
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This video has been around a while, but I can’t help but laugh at the truth it demonstrates: men and women communicate very differently. It’s not just about solving the problem—it’s also about making sure our partners feel loved and listened to.
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Photo: Jason Headley (YouTube)
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“It’s not just about solving the problem—it’s also about making sure our partners feel loved and listened to.”
Yes, and let me tell you how that works out.
What you are saying is basically:
“I just want you to know that I have all of these problems, and unload them onto you. But I absolutely do not want you to do anything to try and rid me of these problems!”
And then when we do exactly as you say; we just acknowledge your situation, then what? Then you turn around and accuse us for lack of empathy…!