Relating to the other sex...

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adekruif

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So we all know that males and females relate differently and this can cause problems in relationships and/or friendships. Some people are green in this area and may end up hurting others and themselves because they just don't know. I definitely think that learning from others mistakes/wisdom is always a great thing and why not in this area?

So...

How can males better relate to females?

How can females better relate to males?
 
zeroturbulence

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The male just has to remember that the female is always right. Once he learns this they will get along just fine.

And that's not a joke either. That is advice from a man who was married to the same woman for like 70 years.
 
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gideon007

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^ kinda demeaning for men/males, but i somehow agree with you...

cause, females are right most of the time (not always right, but most of the time they are right)
 
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well... BOTH need to love and respect-each other. and-talk, talk, talk. talk about your feelings and let another person know what you really think/feel (but be sure that you do it in a respectful way. without screamin' and all that).
 
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zeroturbulence said:
The male just has to remember that the female is always right. Once he learns this they will get along just fine.
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Lol! I have heard few people say the same thing but it is hard to imagine any men who would do just that?.
 
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Jullianna

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Keep it simple
Make it a conversation, not a lecture
Timing can make all the difference
Think it through and choose your words carefully
Pick your battles
 
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1still_waters

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How can males better relate to females?
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1.When you're wrong admit it.

When she's wrong, expect to hear, "Would you rather have peace or be right?"
Always answer that question with "peace".

Yes it's a double standard. Yes it stinks.

Suck it up.
Rub some dirt on it.
Carry on.

2. Be careful about debating things with her. Women tend to take disagreement as something personal. They're not like men who separate ideas from the person.

How can females better relate to males?
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1. Give us about 80 decades to figure out all your hints and indirect mystical statements. We know you're never going to be direct. Yes we know we'd call you many profane, unflattering words if you were direct. So you are stuck having to hint.
 
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I respect my husband more when he tells me I'm wrong....in a nice way. I'm glad my soul-mate doesn't let me get away with nastiness or pettiness....or stupidity :).
 
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Jullianna

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I agree, Lucy. You are blessed :)

It's not so much what a guy says as HOW he says it. If I'm wrong, tell me and give me time to think it over, but don't be a jerk about it. :)
 
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Relena7

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I don't have trouble relating to the opposite sex if we are close. :)

I just don't get close to people who don't understand me in the first place. Plain and simple.
Been dating the same guy for 4 years, and we have never been in a serious fight. We are honest about our feelings and don't hide issues or judge each other or blame. We just both "get it".


I don't get all the "the woman is always right" jokes.

I think I'd be offended if he (fictional other boyfriend who clashes with me) just gave up proving his point just for the sake of letting me "win". We both deserve more respect than that.
My brother used to do that to me sometimes. It's transparent as glass, mildly insulting, and a copout. I don't need to be right, I just want to get my point of view across. I don't care if I'm wrong as long as I'm understood and loved for who I am, and my basic needs are met.
 
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Powemm

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I'm just ready to play nice :). The other way sucks
 
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kayem77

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Respect is a must, wether you're a male or a female.

I don't like being talked to as if I was a kid. I don't want a male who says ''yes,yes,yes you're right'' just for the sake of keeping the peace; that offends me. As a person, I want respect and kindness.

How can males better relate to females? Just talk to me like you talk to a friend, but at the same time don't treat me like a dude. Recognize that you are talking to a lady, but also keep in mind that I have a brain. :) I can accept and appreciate different opinions, I don't get offended when you disagree with me if you're not being a jerk about it.
 
zeroturbulence

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kayem77 said:
I don't like being talked to as if I was a kid. I don't want a male who says ''yes,yes,yes you're right'' just for the sake of keeping the peace; that offends me. As a person, I want respect and kindness.
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That's not quite what it means by "the woman is always right". Its referring to when bickering or arguing about something petty or unimportant begins, thats when the man would be wise to let his lady have her way, instead of insisting he is right. ;) Right?
 
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kayem77

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zeroturbulence said:
That's not quite what it means by "the woman is always right". Its referring to when bickering or arguing about something petty or unimportant begins, thats when the man would be wise to let his lady have her way, instead of insisting he is right. ;) Right?
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Hahaha I guess, my flesh would say RIGHT!!!!!! :D....but the lady can yield too sometimes :).
 
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Lucy68

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zeroturbulence said:
That's not quite what it means by "the woman is always right". Its referring to when bickering or arguing about something petty or unimportant begins, thats when the man would be wise to let his lady have her way, instead of insisting he is right. ;) Right?
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Maybe it would be better to point out that making mountains out of molehills is a waste of time and energy and detrimental to a relationship?

Or else, soon everything will be a mountain.
 
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flight316

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Males and females can relate better to one another by being themselves and living their lives. Stop letting people box you in. It makes life boring when everybody is trying to be the same.
 
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