The_Face_of_Boo
Veteran
Joined: 16 Jun 2010
Age: 42
Gender: Non-binary
Posts: 33,108
Location: Beirut, Lebanon.
22 Jun 2011, 12:56 pm
22 Jun 2011, 2:07 pm
mv wrote:
Grisha wrote:
What Boo and Cockney said.
Women are typically more demanding of their partners, 75% of divorces are initiated by women.
Women are typically more demanding of their partners, 75% of divorces are initiated by women.
You know what, though? We typically make all the dentist appointments, too.
You've got a point.
22 Jun 2011, 2:30 pm
22 Jun 2011, 2:42 pm
The_Face_of_Boo
Veteran
Joined: 16 Jun 2010
Age: 42
Gender: Non-binary
Posts: 33,108
Location: Beirut, Lebanon.
22 Jun 2011, 2:46 pm
hyperlexian wrote:
TeaEarlGreyHot wrote:
I don't think tolerance has much to do with it. In my experience, men tend not to complain about their partners unless they feel completely at ease. This means either a forum specifically for that purpose where women aren't found, or a buddy that is also attached and is likely to understand what he's saying.
I don't imagine this sub-forum puts men at ease.
I don't imagine this sub-forum puts men at ease.
bingo.
but they are way more likely to have an affair, for example.
Proof?
22 Jun 2011, 2:51 pm
22 Jun 2011, 2:54 pm
The_Face_of_Boo wrote:
hyperlexian wrote:
TeaEarlGreyHot wrote:
I don't think tolerance has much to do with it. In my experience, men tend not to complain about their partners unless they feel completely at ease. This means either a forum specifically for that purpose where women aren't found, or a buddy that is also attached and is likely to understand what he's saying.
I don't imagine this sub-forum puts men at ease.
I don't imagine this sub-forum puts men at ease.
bingo.
but they are way more likely to have an affair, for example.
Proof?
quoted freom the mighty wikipedia (original source also noted):
Quote:
In a recent survey of 16,000 university students in 53 countries, 20% of long term relationships began when one or both partners were involved with someone else.[5] Studies suggest around 30–40% of dating relationships and 18–20% of marriages are marked by at least one incident of sexual infidelity. Men are more likely than women to have a sexual affair, regardless of whether or not they are in a married or dating relationship.[2]
Close encounters: Communication in relationships.Guerrero , L.K. , Anderson, P.A. , & Afifi, W.A. (2007).Sage Publications.
the fact is that often men and women sometimes have different ways of dealing with problems. men may be more likely to internalize (suppress) the issues, which then come out in other ways. women can be more likely to externalize the issues, which means they may ask for advice, get therapy, seek a divorce. i don't know if these are social differences or not, but there are patterns there.
The_Face_of_Boo
Veteran
Joined: 16 Jun 2010
Age: 42
Gender: Non-binary
Posts: 33,108
Location: Beirut, Lebanon.
22 Jun 2011, 2:55 pm
22 Jun 2011, 2:56 pm
22 Jun 2011, 2:57 pm
22 Jun 2011, 3:00 pm
hyperlexian wrote:
well, that's up to you if you want to believe it or not, but all we have is published research. anything can be doubted, but it is far harder to actually build a legitimate case against it.
Reason dictates not everyone that has an affair is included in the statistics for a variety of reasons. Not the least of which is the fact that women are less likely to be caught.
I do believe men's tendency to cheat is largely cultural, though. For women, I would imagine the tendency comes more from an emotional place, though still the result of societal construct.
Meh... I'm going around in circles and my head hurts. lol Imma shut up now.
The_Face_of_Boo
Veteran
Joined: 16 Jun 2010
Age: 42
Gender: Non-binary
Posts: 33,108
Location: Beirut, Lebanon.
22 Jun 2011, 3:02 pm
22 Jun 2011, 3:14 pm
22 Jun 2011, 3:36 pm
The_Face_of_Boo
Veteran
Joined: 16 Jun 2010
Age: 42
Gender: Non-binary
Posts: 33,108
Location: Beirut, Lebanon.
22 Jun 2011, 3:48 pm
22 Jun 2011, 4:07 pm
