In our culture, we expect men to be empathetic, but often men have difficulty seeing its value. It's not that they can't learn how to empathize, but it's vital for them first to understand the value of empathy and how it affects their relationships.
A friend shared a social media post last week about how men typically respond to women's emotions. Yep, you guessed it—by trying to fix the problem! Without a doubt, it is the most common response. Most men are bewildered and fail to grasp why a woman would want to TALK about what's bothering them... why not just fix it?
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