Men and women have vastly different communication styles. How to bridge the divide
Conversation I
Wife to husband: “When you speak like that to the children I feel really uncomfortable because I’m worried about them and you and our whole family. I’m afraid that the kids will not only be hurt by your behavior but also will grow up to copy it and this will cause them and their future families suffering.”
Husband: (no response)
Wife: “Don’t just stare at me! Say something!”
Husband: “Why should I say anything? Anything I say will be wrong. I don’t agree with you and if I tell you that you’ll just go on and on until I finally say you’re right. I never give you the response you’re looking for so why bother?”
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