The Male Mind for Women
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The Silent Treatment: Why Men Need Space After Connecting
Ever heard the dreaded ‘I need space?’ Just the thought of someone saying it makes my heart sink a little. And most people react this way. It is why most men avoid saying it even though they really need space. The myth of emotional distance in men? A little truth there. Your man hits a new emotional level, then poof! He’s suddenly MIA. You are left wondering if you did something wrong or if he plans to end the relationship. But hold up– don’t fear the worst just yet! Men express their emotions differently and become withdrawn after making a huge emotional connection. I know it sounds counteractive, but it…
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Surprising Relationship Advice for Women On Why He’s Gone Radio Silent
Ladies, let’s address something that has long perplexed women: Why do men enjoy their “caves?” You know the feeling: you had a disagreement, and you need to talk. Yet he remains completely silent as soon as you want to talk with him. Today we explore this mysterious phenomenon and dive into some relationship advice for women everywhere on what to do when he’s gone radio silent. The scene: here you are post-argument, with emotions running high and ready to dissect every word, gesture, and sigh. Your question to him might be “Can we talk please?” yet instead his silence feels more like hibernation than anything else – this is his…
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Decoding the Unspoken: Understand Men’s Body Language
They say that actions speak louder than words, but boy, can those actions be quiet sometimes! Unfortunately, that’s what we sign up for just by existing. The most honest messages you will get from any person will be a small action of the body or gesture. Evolution can do many things, but making humans verbally communicate is where Darwinism draws the line! But you have to admit that there is beauty in letting the body speak for you. Small gestures and nonverbal cues can say all the things you cannot say out loud. But it can be quite stressful when decoding men’s body language. Men can be impossible to read.…
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Fostering Open Communication in Men
Despite years of progression and acceptance, the running rumor of men not having feelings is going strong. And with good reason, too! Ask any woman in a relationship with a man if their partner has ever shown any emotional authenticity. Unfortunately, many will tell you that it has never happened and may never happen. Open communication for men is like a suggestion rather than a requirement. Unfortunately, this means that communication in the relationship will be limited to memes, jokes, and whichever sport is in season. In the words of Queen Charlotte, ‘sorrows, prayers!’ But before you can brush up on your sports talk, consider understanding where your partner hides…
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How do Men Shift from Friendship into Love?
‘Marry your best friend,’ is probably one of the most commonly shared advice from married people. Unfortunately, not everyone is as lucky as Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. It can be tough finding a friend to marry, and when you do, there is no telling if they will feel the same. But the worst part about it all is the anxiety, waiting, and hoping for a transition from a friendship into love. You find yourself wondering if the little subtle gestures he makes are a sign that he wants to be more. The tinge of jealousy when he shows interest in someone else, the endless daydreaming about what it would…
