What unique experiences do women have in relationships that men miss out on?
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Have you ever wondered about the differences in relationship experiences between men and women? While relationships are a shared aspect of human life, there are certain experiences that may be more common or unique to one gender. Let’s explore some of these aspects in more detail.
## Emotional Expression and Vulnerability
– In many cultures and societies, women are often encouraged to be more open with their emotions and vulnerabilities in relationships.
– This can create opportunities for deeper emotional connections and understanding within the relationship.
– On the other hand, men may sometimes feel more pressure to protect their masculine image, leading to challenges in expressing emotions openly.
## Support Systems and Communication Styles
– Women often rely on close friends and family members for emotional support and communication in relationships.
– This support system can provide women with additional perspectives and advice when facing relationship challenges.
– Men, on the other hand, may sometimes struggle with seeking emotional support from their social circles due to traditional gender norms.
## Body Image and Societal Expectations
– Women may face societal pressures related to body image and appearance in relationships.
– This can sometimes create insecurities or self-doubt that impact how women perceive themselves in intimate relationships.
– Men may also experience body image issues, but the cultural emphasis on women’s physical appearance can create unique challenges in their relationship dynamics.
## Nurturing and Caregiving Roles
– Women are often associated with nurturing and caregiving roles in relationships, such as providing emotional support, caretaking, and household management.
– These roles can create a sense of fulfillment and purpose for women in their relationships.
– Men may sometimes feel limited in expressing their nurturing or caregiving instincts due to societal expectations of masculinity.
As we can see, there are various aspects of relationship experiences that can be unique to women due to societal norms and gender roles. By recognizing and understanding these differences, we can develop more empathy, communication, and mutual respect in our relationships. What are your thoughts on these dynamics? Let us know in the comments below!
Being a lesbian
For example the other day I brought a little lunch box and a handwritten card to work for my boyfriend. He texted me right away saying this is first time he got a card, how touched he was, how happy he was. (Mind you, this guy had a certain number of girlfriends.)
Little did I expect it to also be a shared experience – a video call with him next morning with all his friends pushing in the screen telling me how happy he was last night and how they all enjoyed my food.
I’ve never came so much that I was hardly able to speak or walk
Certain gifts.
My gf got me venus flytraps and they were fucking adorable.
I am so unused to gifts that I actually don’t like receiving them.
When i was with my ex, we took a vacation and i LOVED taking pics of him. I remember when he was looking through some of the pics, and he said “ive never had anyone take pictures of me like this” and he just looked so genuinely happy
Having your bra taken off
Receiving flowers! On a platonic level; I give most of my male friends flowers for their birthday and it’s so wholesome to see their reaction.
TLDR: give men flowers!
I drive 2 hours to visit my girl for a few days when I get off work around 10pm and she gives me gas money. I almost started crying the first time lmao
Generally, being romanced. Romance is something men do to women but women don’t tend to do to men.
Being picked up and carried.
Reading through these comments makes me realize how deprived men are in relationships of the basic most simple and easy things that shows them that they are important and loved. Tells one about how women generally treat their man in a relationship.
revealing their true, deep down feelings about whats on their mind. thats definitely not to say girls can’t be loving,accepting caring partners. But I would say that most guys I know have only revealed their truest darkest thoughts to another male friend. again, not to say girls dont have difficulties in relationships too
Getting fetched from, walked or driven home
I sent my husband flowers, at his workplace, on his birthday once. Then I kept thinking,I wonder if I had done the right thing. He was the boss and maybe his staff would rib him about them but he came home absolutely thrilled.
He said the female staff members are always getting flowers but he was the only male who had gotten any.
Not a relationship but friendship. My friend brought me salt and chocolate from Europe, and that shit meant so much to me. I’ve never received a gift from a friend for no reason before. The fact that she was thinking of me when buying gifts just makes me feel lucky.
I will treasure our friendship till the day I die lol.
I had a gf that would defend me (or rather my oppinions/ decisions) against others at any cost. Even when I knew she’d disagree personally.
When I asked her why, she basically said “You are my man, and I want evrybody to know that you are the best thing that can happen to anybody. So they need to know that I stand 100% behind you.” I found that a little odd, but it was a great feeling to have someone that has your back this way. She never spoke bad aboit me and would always tell anyone how great I was.
The first flower I ever received was from my current partner on Valentine’s Day(plus chocolate and a card!)
Receiving flowers. The first time I bought my husband flowers he teared up and said it was the sweetest thing to receive. He said no one had ever bought him flowers before but he loved it.
I don’t think I would get laid nearly as much as I do if I lived with my parents. But a lot of the women I end up dating or hooking up with live with their parents, and I don’t really care.
I always get the better thing. If we’re at a show or sporting event, he gives me the better seat. If we split something, he makes sure I get the better half, I get the better plane seat, etc. I try to let/force him to take the better option but he will not under any circumstances accept it. This could be an age thing though. We’re 44 and 46.
Edited to add, I do most of the cooking so when I plate our food, I will give him the better looking plate. He doesn’t know though so he doesn’t know what it’s like to experience.
Kinda random but men in a relationship are absolutely never allowed to lose their temper. Whereas you have to be respectful if the woman is mentally having a hard time
Unconditional love and support
Just once in my life, I’d love it if a woman I was romantically involved with actually spent money on me. A surprise video game or Lego set, or any pricy non practical thing I wouldn’t normally buy for myself.
Don’t get me wrong. I fully recognize that plenty of men do, in fact, get spoiled by their S/O’s. It just seems like 90% of the time, it’s usually the men doing the big gift giving, while women will just throw sex at you and call it good.
Being able to tell your partner that they did something which upset you without having to apologise to them afterwards
The understanding and acceptance when sex is not wanted today. Men can often get angry when they are refused, but most women get verbally and sometimes physically belligerent and accuse him of cheating. Then the man has to apologize for withholding consent.
I sent my boyfriend flowers, just because I love him, and miss him, no special occasion.
I wrote a card in his native language (with some help) and he thought at first that it was either the church he affiliated or maybe his parents. When he read the card and realized it was me, he was very happy and said it was the first time he got flowers (ever).
Never seen a brighter smile.
Guys deserve flowers too!
When I got engaged I was told “don’t screw this up” or some variation thereof over and over from her family and mine. It was always followed by a chuckle or a slap on the back or “just kidding” etc but it got old pretty fast. I’ve always been a supportive and loving partner, I treat her well, after 7 years of marriage were just as happy and in love as we were when we started dating but people still love to use that line. It sucks to hear.
Being told I’m attractive. Held. Cuddled. Spooned.
Maybe it’s specific for me but I’ve been in 3 long term relationships and I’ve always felt like the one who has to take responsibility for both myself and my partner.
Partner has a doctor’s appointment? Of course I’ll take them.
Problem with the household? I’ll organise the tradesperson.
Partners insurance is about to run out? I’ll research a new one.
I’ve always felt loved by female partners but I have never relied on any of them to “take care” of me. My partner regularly calls me with a problem for me to “fix” and I just don’t think I do that to her ever.
I would never expect a partner to organise my insurance or drive me somewhere but it just seems to be naturally more common for a male to do those things for a female.
Every once in a blue moon my partner will take initiative and fix a problem before I have to deal with it or even just pick me up from the airport and I’m like “wow, I could get used to this” before it relegates into the status quo.
I love my gf but it’s just how it has been to be a man my whole life and I don’t expect it to change any time soon.
My wife got me a single Rose for Valentine’s Day and candy. The rose was what I was attracted to the most. I was gaming and I took my headphones off and was in awe. It was so precious to me that i wouldn’t put it down until I had a proper vase.
Vulnerability – being able to be completely open and honest about one’s emotions and experiences without it being used against you as soon as things get rough.
We change after we have a baby. Forever.
These comments make me realize men are so deprived
I get my partner flowers, write him love notes, create hand drawn art, plan dates, get him nice gifts, sometimes just because.
It’s sad that so many don’t get this even once
Unprompted affection. Security. The extreme luxury of not having to make the first move and potentially putting your reputation on the line if that move is unwanted, because men won’t accuse you of being a creep unless you are literally threatening them with violence, doxxing, or stalking them, they’ll be grateful you see them in that way but decline if they’re not interested. Women however will accuse you of being a creep for simply being socially awkward but still showing interest.