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We all have
something to learn when it comes to understanding the other
gender, communicating effectively, and achieving intimacy.
If you perceive the gender differences between men and women
as stepping stones to the relationships of your dreams and
the experiences you crave, your attitude will help smooth
the way.
Following are a few general and random hints
to help you navigate the path. Please be aware that these
are generalizations, which pertain to most women, most of the
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Women are more self-critical than men,
and especially when it comes to their bodies. Sensitivity
and understanding in this area can have a big impact.
Consider this: “I can see that you're upset
about the weight you’ve gained. You always turn
me on and I love touching you."
Rather than this: "So you’ve gained 5 pounds. Five
isn’t that much. Why are you so upset? You've gained that
before.” |
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Women are more likely to have
“conditions” for sex. They may not want sex when
they've had a horrible day or when you've both been snarky
all day, after a huge meal, after a hard workout, or before
a shower. Recognize and acknowledge these conditions,
rather than criticize,
and offer to do what you can to help satisfy her needs.
She will feel cherished. |
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Women often repeat themselves when
they don't feel heard, or when they haven't received the
empathy they seek. Consider this:
Listen, listen, listen. Look
her in the eye, and take her hand. Honor her
need to talk. Don't interrupt and do not try to fix it.
Just stay present. Rather than this:
"When are you going to let that
go?" |
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Don’t be predictable. It shows that you aren’t putting energy into
the relationship. |
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A boring relationship usually translates
into a boring sex life. Bring in some variety and
spice it up on all fronts. |
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Don’t regularly ask
your partner to do things you can do for yourself.
Women often resent being in the role of a maid, secretary,
or mother, and it becomes more of a challenge for them to
then step into the role of lover. |
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Thank your partner after lovemaking - right then and there
- it's essential. |
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Touch your partner in different ways, at
different times, and in different locations - a hand on the
small of her back as you are walking, a very light tickle on
the palm of her hand during a dinner date, softly outline her
lips with your finger, give gentle hair tugs, place a warm
hand on the back of her neck, slowly arouse her by touching
through her clothes, gently nibble her lips, and her ears -
you get the picture. |
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Follow-up on
conversations. Don’t leave it to your partner to keep
filling you in. "Did your mother get her
taxes done?" "Did you ever find that book you were
looking for?" "I know that you have your mammogram
tomorrow and you get anxious. How about if I go with
you, and if you like, we'll go to that new restaurant you
wanted to try afterwards?" |
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When your
partner is sharing about a situation that she is feeling
anxious, sad, or angry about, do not make a joke.
Men often use humor to diffuse, distract, minimize or fix. Your partner may experience the timing of your humor as dishonoring and distancing, and may even give up on her
attempts to share her feelings with you.
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Your partner
wants to feel like your lover, not like a replacement or the
antithesis of your past lover. |
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In a new
relationship, do not share about your financial woes. |
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When dating,
pay extra attention to your hygiene and appearance. It
matters to her, and so does a (somewhat) clean car. |
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She believes that
how you treat your mother will eventually be how you will
treat her. |
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Confidence is a
big turn-on for women, especially social confidence. |
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Many couples
have developed a level of openness and comfort when it comes
to "body issues." But if you haven't, and it
really
matters to you that she doesn't notice - don't even think about
picking your nose, ears, toenails, or expressing any
"digestive disturbances" in her
presence. She'll
notice. |
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Don't rely on
your looks. Women are much more attracted to heart. |
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Call when you say you will, and show up when you say you
will. Your integrity is a significant factor in her
trusting you. And trusting you is a significant factor
in her opening her heart to you. And her open heart is
a significant factor in her opening sexually to you. A
woman wants you to be dependable. As a client once shared -
"How can I trust him with my body, when I can't trust him to
show up on time?" |
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A personal and
pertinent card bought from a card store trumps an e-card.
Her favorite flowers bought by you at a florist trump
grocery store flowers. A phone call trumps a text
message or an e-mail. |
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Do not flirt with the
waitress. She knows the difference between being
socially pleasant and flirting. |
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When on a date, do not answer
your cell phone, or read text messages. |
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She craves afterplay and
pillow talk.
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NEVER
UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF THOSE HORMONES.
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