Why So Many Great Relationships Are Torn Apart By Sex
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Loading... - Pamela Anderson
- 20 Apr 2023
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There are several differences between men and women, which, if not understood and addressed can create confusion and conflict between couples.
One gender difference that is often overlooked and misunderstood is this dynamic: Typically, women desire connection and love in the relationship. And generally, men seek freedom (i.e. to be free of restraints and obligations of the relationship).
Understanding these and other differences is an important part of open communication and connection.
What do men and women seek — and how do they differ?
Generally, women thrive on a sense of connection with a partner, their children, friends, and family. Who they are with is important and valued. The female is the nurturer and takes on a sense of responsibility and accountability to the relationship.
Is it true ladies, that in an intimate relationship, your desire is for deep and trusting love? That you want to be able to relax with your partner in giving love and being loved? To feel valued and know you are special in his eyes and heart?
Typically men relate more to status — especially in their work.
They assume their partner relationship is working, just by the fact they are in it. However, many men feel overwhelmed and flooded by the obligations and responsibilities that they perceive as demands of the relationship, and the need to please their partner.
For us men, we struggle with deep and intimate love, it’s confusing, overwhelming, and downright scary.
Out of fear and need for control, many men have learned to close off their hearts. They have a difficult time connecting with their partner on emotional and intimate levels.
Men avoid love and true connection in a relationship by way of having a “man cave,” being overly involved with work, their toys, sports, or hanging out with the guys. The need for freedom and space is also a way to process his feelings and frustrations about the relationship, and his way of trying to figure the relationship out. The freedom that many men seek is really the fear of love and intimacy, disguised as freedom. Read More…
