Mistakes Men Make in Relationships

It’s a known fact that men and women are situated on opposite ends of the relationship spectrum.  Although they share similar human traits, men are more driven by logic as opposed to emotions as women do.  As a result, they think, feel, and act differently when interacting with their partners and dealing with life’s challenges.  Generally speaking, men are unemotional, collected, rational, and analytical, while women are emotional, reactive, sensitive, and sentimental.  It’s no wonder their friendly chats occasionally end up in the battle of the sexes.  With this in mind, love and harmony can be achieved in relationships.  Men and women just need to embrace their differences.

To shed more light on this interesting topic, the following are some of the most common mistakes men make in relationships:

• Men are candid about their partners’ looks.  In order to get attention and assurance from their partners, most women would solicit their thoughts on their appearance.  They would pose questions such as, “do you think I gained weight” or “do you like my new hairstyle”?  Naturally, women expect positive reactions from their sweethearts.  If men wish to avoid any argument with their wives or girlfriends, they need to refrain from giving negative responses or feedback.
  
  
• Men automatically launch into “problem-solving” mode when they are presented with issues by their partners.  The reality is women run to their significant others for emotional support regarding their workplace woes, family problems, among other things.  They are not searching for solutions.  They simply want to “vent”.  In return, they just need their partners to listen and provide comforting words like “everything will be ok”.  A nice hug would also do the trick.
  
  
• Men tend to express their honest views of another woman’s beauty to their wives or girlfriends.  Big mistake!  Typically, women put their men to the test to ensure that they still find them attractive.  For example, they would ask, “do you think Jennifer is pretty?”  If a man answers yes to that question, World War III would break out.
  
  
• When women provide suggestions or advice to their husbands or boyfriends on any topic, they get defensive and perceive their friendly gesture as intimidating and condescending.  They interpret their innocent help as a form of criticism, attack, and condemnation.  They feel their intelligence is being challenged.
  
  
• Men are not romantic enough.  Women crave to be told and shown how much they are loved and desired by their partners in countless ways.  They long to be hugged, kissed, touched, caressed, and told how beautiful and sexy they are.  And, to solidify these romantic overtures, flowers, love notes, or a stroll on the sandy beaches of a tropical island are encouraged.
  
  
• Men hardly participate with household chores.  In the past, men were the sole breadwinners and women’s place in society was at home.  Today, men and women both earn a living and therefore should have their share of domestic responsibilities.
  
  
• Men have the natural tendency of hiding their true feelings concerning their careers, family life, and so on.  This can be problematic and can cause a serious communication breakdown.  If this behavior persists, it will slowly destroy the relationship.

Men and women have similarities and differences in their approach to relationships and life in general.  In order to make the marriage or relationship flourish, both genders should be aware of their differences and accept them wholeheartedly.