Many
women find it incredibly difficult to understand men. What you ladies
need to understand is that we are totally different, and instead of
giving up, all of us should try to embrace the differences and accept
each other for who we really are. Only then, we can use all of this
knowledge to our advantage. The following article illustrates the
differences between the sexes and explains how you
can use these
differences to your advantage.
Modern science has allowed us to study the male and female brains and
come up with conclusions as to why we are so different. This is mainly
down to how our brains are structured, and that’s what this article is
about. It will not teach you how to make him fall in love with you but
it will show you why we are so different and as soon as you understand
these differences and accept them as
Human Relationships:
Women communicate much better than men, they focus on how to create a solution that works for the entire group, talking through issues, and utilizes non-verbal cues such as tone, emotion and empathy. Men on the other hand, tend to be more task oriented, less talkative and more isolated. Men have a hard time understanding emotions that are not spoken, while women tend to intuit emotions and emotional cues. These differences clearly explain why men and women sometimes have difficulty in communication and why men-to-men friendships look different from friendships among women.
What does this mean? If you ever had a conversation with a man and
got deep into a subject but yet felt like you spoke a completely
different language well, this is to blame. In your first steps to
understanding men this is the first thing you need to comprehend, MEN
ARE DIFFERENT. They are so different in fact that sometimes we can’t
even communicate but, if you can try to lower yourself to our level of
communication, which means vocalizing the majority of your emotions,
you’ll have a much better chance at properly communicating with a man.
Now, I’m not telling you to vocalize absolutely everything that
you’re feeling but when a man asks you if something is wrong and you say
“Nothing” you need to understand that unless you actually TELL HIM
what’s wrong, he won’t have the slightest clue. Sure, you’re best
friends get you and maybe even your husband if you’ve been together for
years but, the average guy or even your 2 year long boyfriend won’t.
Lowering yourself down to our more simple way of communicating will only
make life easier for all of us.
Left brain vs bothto process equally hemispheres: Experts have proven that men process better in the left hemisphere while women tend well between the two hemispheres. This difference clearly shows why men are stronger with left-brain activities and approach problem solving from a task-oriented perspective while women typically solve problems more creatively and are more aware of feelings while communicating.
What does this mean? This task oriented approach means men think in
the following manner when trying to solve a problem: “In order to solve
this problem I will need to get this done first, then this other thing,
then this and then they all fit into place and get this done”.
Multitasking? There’s no such thing as multitasking when it comes to
men…This also explains why men get angry when you are multitasking (e.g
talking to them and doing something else) because they simply can’t
understand what you’re doing. This is another prime example that will
get you closer to accepting just how different men are and proves why
men are better in some jobs (programming, business) and women in others
(teaching, caretaking).
Mathematical Abilities: An area in the brain called the
inferior-parietal lobule (IPL) is typically significantly larger in men,
especially on the left side, than in women. This is the section
responsible with mathematical ability, and probably explains why men
perform higher in mathematical tasks than do women. What’s even more
interesting is that this area of the brain that was abnormally large in
Einstein. The IPL also processes sensory information, and the larger
right side in women allows them to focus on, “specific stimuli, such as
baby crying in the night”.
Reaction to stress: In stress situation men have a response reaction
that resembles “fight or flight” while women react with a “tend and
befriend” strategy. Psychologist Shelly E. Taylor first came up with the
phrase “tend an befriend” after noticing that during times of stress
women tend to take care of themselves and their children (tending) and
form strong group bonds (befriending). The reason behind these different
reactions to stress is down to hormones. When someone is under stress
the hormone oxytocin is released into the body. In men, testosterone
reduces the effects of oxytocin as it is produced in high volumes during
stress; this explains the reason for the “fight or flight” response. In
women, estrogen amplifies the effects of oxytocin resulting in calming
and nurturing feelings.
Language: The two sections in the brain which are responsible for
language have been found to be significantly larger in women than in
men, indicating one reason why women typically excel in language-based
subjects and in language-associated thinking. It’s also important to
mention that men typically process language in one hemisphere whilst
women process it in both. This differences offers a bit of protection in
case of a stroke, as women may be able to recover fully from a stroke
affecting the language areas in the brain while men maynot have this
same advantage.
Emotions: The most obvious difference is probably the emotions. Women
have a larger deep limbic system than men, it allows them o be more in
touch with their feelings and better able to express themselves, which
promotes bonding with others. This is one of the reasons why women serve
as caregivers for children. Sadly this comes with a downside as this
larger deep limbic system also opens women up to depression, especially
during times of hormonal shifts such as after childbirth or during a
woman’s menstrual cycle.
What does this mean? Again, as I’ve mentioned above, women are much
better at communicating than men so, if you want to be understood by a
man you need to lower yourself to his level of communication. Vocalize
what you are feeling and he will have a much easier time in
understanding you. Don’t give up saying, “ah men don’t understand me”,
try to make them understand and you will see that your love life success
will greatly improve.
Also, it’s worth mentioning that some men understand these
differences themselves and will, in turn, try to take advantage of your
emotional brain by making you feel good all of the time. Sure, this may
sound great, but in reality many of the men that understand this
concept, often use it for their own benefit (I know because I used to do
it…). However, it’s also important to note that many of these men live
to please and if you can “keep” them you’re on the right track for a
lifetime of happiness.
*We’ll look into the types of men and how to keep them, in the newsletter.*
Brain Size: Typically, men’s brains are 11-12% bigger than women’s
brains. Sadly, this difference in size has absolutely nothing to do with
intelligence, but does explain the difference in size between men and
women. Men need a bigger brain to control their bigger bodies and
muscles.
Pain: Men and women perceive pain differently. Studies have shown
that women need more morphine to reach the same level of pain reduction.
They have also shown that woman vocalize their pain and seek treatment
much quicker than men.
During pain, an area of the brain called the
amygdala is activated. Research has shown that in men the right amygdala
(controls external functions) is activated and in women the left
amygdala (controls internal functions) is activated. This is the reason
women seem to perceive pain more intensely than men, although they can
withstand higher levels of pain (childbirth).
So what can we draw from this article? Most importantly the fact that
men and women are completely different. This is actually funny when you
think about it because we can’t live without each other. Couples are
essentially a better human being. Because both the male and female
perspectives are shared regarding any life situation, life as a couple
should be genuinely easier than single life.
What can you do with this sort of information? Men love women that
they can connect to, although we may never reach the same level of
communication, by vocalizing your emotions more often you’ll have a
higher chance of connecting with a man.
Also, by understanding what this article tried to explain (that we
are incredibly different) you can change your perception on men and
instead getting upset and saying “You don’t understand me!”…you can
laugh inside and think to yourself, “Haha, you don’t have the ability to
understand me, you primitive creature”.
If you want to get the full scoop behind the male mind and go way
beyond what this article is teaching, I urge you to consider having a
look at Mike Fiore’s presentation… it will blow you away! Click here to
watch the video
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