Tuesday, August 11, 2009

5 Steps to Understand Women in Relationships

It's true that women can sometimes be impossible to understand in relationships. However, it only takes some patience, time and a little determination to decipher even the most confusing female behavior.

Step 1
Do some research. Spend some time with your female friends, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, female cousins and pick their brains. Don't be afraid to ask some pressing questions. You'll be surprised at how much you can learn about female behavior, habits, interests and desires just by spending time with your female friends and relatives. An observant male will learn everything he's ever wanted to know about the female species. This exercise will also help to eliminate some of the confusion that men feel when faced with the sometimes unpredictable nature of women. As you go through all the following steps, you will soon begin to realize that women only appear confusing and unpredictable because they are actually insecure.

Step 2
Get out of your comfort zone. As a red-blooded male, you are most likely as emotionally reserved as they come. You would never let someone see you cry, right? Well, if you want to understand women in relationships, get ready to wear your heart on your sleeve. Most women are very emotional and they expect their men to be more in touch with their emotions as well. Thus, you have to learn to open up and not keep all your feelings bottled up inside as usual. Express yourself emotionally by letting down your guard and confiding in her about any life-changing events or experiences, such as the death of a loved one. As you continue to share your innermost emotions with her, you will notice the bond between you growing immensely. More importantly, you will realize that, for women, sharing emotions and stories are an extremely important part of a relationship.

Step 3
Listen to what she has to say. This requires staying silent on your part. You have probably conditioned yourself to look as though you're listening when, in fact, your mind is somewhere else completely. It's time to stop such disrespectful behavior and get used to giving the woman in your life your undivided attention. A key to understanding women in relationships is realizing that they love to talk about and share their deepest feelings, fears and desires with their significant others. All you have to do is listen. Most of the time you don't even have to give any advice because all she wants is to know that you care. Just listening intently is enough, and will be warmly appreciated.

Step 4
Talk to her. Next time the two of you have a disagreement or argument, do not give her the silent treatment. No matter how difficult it may be for you, you must let go of your pride and approach her for a genuine conversation. Ignoring her will only make you appear infantile and immature. Moreover, when she asks you if something's wrong, don't give a shrug and say "nothing." The most important factor in any relationship is communication. So, make an effort to become an honest and sensitive communicator. Women prioritize relationships, and they must feel confident that the relationship is a priority in your life as well. If you refuse to open up, you will only make the woman in your life feel more insecure and uncertain about the relationship, and this will only make her behavior seem that much more confusing.

Step 5
Walk a mile in her shoes. It's not easy being a woman in a man's world. Women don't have the same opportunities and privileges as a man. You will gain a much broader understanding of women in relationships if you simply take the time and effort to acknowledge the struggles and disappointments that women face. Basically, try to look at the world from a female viewpoint, but be aware that the view may be quite overwhelming. As you become familiar with some of the hardships that women face (such as being a single mom, earning less than a man, being stereotyped and underappreciated), you will gain a much deeper understanding of a woman's mind and heart. Bottom line? Keep an open mind, be sensitive to a woman's experiences, make her feel loved and special, confide in her to let her know you trust her and listen to her. You will never be confused again.

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