Hey everyone,
I agree that Tuesday’s lecture on gender differences in communication was really interesting. I remember the first time I brought up something that happened with one of my friends that upset me to my boyfriend, he responded as the lecture said he might, by trying to solve the problem right away. This upset me a little because I didn’t want someone to tell me what to do, I just wanted to vent. Now from the lecture I see that this communication barrier is common. I’m glad that men and women are different because I think we compliment each other well in handling situations in different ways. However, I do think it is important to try to understand your partner in the way that they need. This doesn’t mean changing the way you think and react in general, it just means being conscious of what support your partner needs and trying to offer support in that way. I think this would be beneficial for many couples.
-Acop
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I agree greatly! I think that gender differences in communication is a huge thing to remember. It is important to remember that females and males communicate differently, especially when a couple is having problems. It is crazy to think about but I really notice the difference when I am having problems with my boyfriend and I will go to my girlfriends about it and agree with me that he was in the wrong. But one of my best friends is a guy and when I go to him about it, he will say that I was overreacting and need to calm down. It is very important to talk to him because he usually can make me see my boyfriends side even when I don't want to. Females and males not only communicate differently, but I also believe they think differently and see things differently. A huge communication issue in relationships is openness. If of of the people in the relationship is not a talker and the other is, it can be very harmful to the relationship. It is best to get all emotions and thoughts out on the table so they can be dealt with and the problem can be resolved.
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