Maintaining a good relationship that continues to flourish is not an easy task. Men and women frequently clash because of misunderstandings, and recent studies have found that conflict is often due to information processing differences. A little insight into male psychology can help women understand what men need from them.
• Men Want Women to Let Them be Sad
Unfortunately, society has been raising men to hide their emotions, especially sadness, for centuries. Crying has been denounced as a sign of weakness and decreased masculinity, but men need to be able to cry to properly work through their emotions. Men may improperly display sadness by:
Showing anger
Becoming silent
Withdrawing
• He Needs His Mate to be a Friend
Many times when a relationship is forming, the woman assumes the role as the agenda keeper or task master. Adult men do not need their mate to replace their mother and tell them what to do. Partners should work by:
Equally sharing tasks
Planning activities together
Sharing priorities
