LaTigresse
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And that, to me, is what it CAN feel like when you are telling someone about a difficult situation and what you get back is "You should......." "You should have......" or "Well I would have...." The are in effect saying that they feel the way you are handling something, or did handle something is less effective than they would. I've rarely had a woman do the above. I've rarely had a man NOT do the above. Men, on the whole, tend to only hear the issue, then go into problem solving mode and stop listening. It's bloody annoying. Which is why I've developed the annoying (to G.D. anyway) habit of just not saying anything. I don't want to hear his opinion because quite frankly the issue is probably already resolved which if he LISTENED he would know. So yes, I sincerely believe that listening is going to be the greatest thing anyone can do for a woman. Anyone that takes the time to really hear what she is saying, pay attention to her, is going to be sooooooooooo far ahead of the game. It is a life skill that few really have. Those that do, will always have an advantage in life and all sorts of relationships. If you pay attention, most people will tell you things, even they do not realize they are communicating.
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My twisted, self deprecating, sense of humour, finds alot to laugh about, in your lack of one! Just because you are well educated, articulate, and can use big, fancy words, properly........does not mean you are right!
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