Differences Between Men And Women

Communication Styles To the average person, communication styles for men and women appear to be similar. Most people would not think that the ways of communication of men and women are completely different. Many differences separate the communication styles of men and women. “The general gender communication differences affect all men and women in every context” (Kelley). These differences can often cause problems within a relationship. A reoccurring problem in relationships is when women believe that men are not listening to them. Women may feel alone or uncared for if they feel their words are not being heard. Most women do not realize that when a man appears to be ignoring her, he is really listening. “Anger can destroy relationships.

“If women have a disagreement with each other, it affects all aspects of their relationship. Men can have a disagreement, move on to another subject and go get a drink together” (Lieberman). In disagreements, women tend to take things too far. Simple arguments about the smallest of things can cause women to not talk to each other for weeks. Sometimes the two women will completely end a friendship because they got into an argument. Men tend to take disagreements well; they are able to understand both sides of the argument and work things out very quickly. Men are able to overcome simple things like a disagreement much quicker than women are. The different “recovery” times from an argument can sometimes cause relationship problems. When a couple gets into an argument, each person is going to see the argument differently. The female will see it as a big problem to the relationship, and the male will see it as just a minor issue that will be resolved by the next

Women will make everyone aware that they are listening. Women do this because they expect that everyone will do the same for them. Men, are the complete opposite, they will just relax and listen. Men do not show that they are listening, which is a problem when a woman is talking. Women need to be sure that someone is listening to them. Another problem women have when talking to men is that they like to change topics frequently. “Switching topics is another habit that gives women the impression men are not listening, especially if they switch to a topic about themselves’ (Tannen 52). Men must give their full attention to women when they are talking. Women seem to look for reasons to call men out for not listening. Although this may be true for some women, most women honestly feel as if a man is not listening if he is relaxed and quiet or he changes the