Women and men naturally voice unique concerns that bother them about the relationship, maybe about their partner or just personal dissatisfaction. It takes more for a man to be vocal about his aggravation and frustration. Women have little difficulty expressing their thoughts and feelings.
If the motivation for the complaints was more apparent and could be better understood, empathy might be forthcoming and communication would be more effective.
What many partners misunderstand to be a fault actually is a feeling of insecurity for women, a sense of uncertainty that can lead to nagging. What she genuinely is trying to gain is reassurance. Instead of a battle, a man would be more effective by showing his partner he is loyal, someone who can be trusted and offer comfort in the face of insecurity.
Some partners will say women complain so much because they’re emotional. Typically, men tend to be less forthcoming with how they feel. Women share their thoughts and feelings more freely, often leading to a point of nagging their mate. Usually, this behavior has to do with personal conflict that is projected onto the man.
When he recognizes this, there will be less of a battle and more understanding. Here are some potential reasons for women complaining so much.
Among the most common reasons for women’s complaints is a feeling of insecurity. Instead of communicating her personal conflict vulnerably and openly, she will turn the issue into a battle with her mate. Her tone will be accusatory, and the conversation will be more of an interrogation concerning his behavior and loyalty.
He will need to defend not spending enough time with her and find a way to prove that his activities don’t involve another person. In order to handle the situation, a man can spend every waking minute with this woman and allow access to all personal and professional data to show he has nothing to hide, but will that be sufficient?
In reality, a conversation needs to happen to help the woman see that she needs to look internally to see where this uncertainty is coming from in order to fully resolve the issues. He can only affirm and reassure so much.
Sometimes, a woman complains when she feels threatened in some way. Nagging and asserting herself is a defense mechanism to show she has equal standing with him. In order to make the woman recognize that they’re misreading the situation, it’s important to let her know you’re on her side.
This is a time to refrain from battling or being aggressive when approached with a slew of complaints but instead offer patience and understanding.
A primary reason for women’s complaints is when they’re vying for attention from their mates. If they believe they’re not being noticed or the guy is too busy for them, their best defense is to nag to try to bring the focus back to them. In even the most inopportune moments, she can become extremely vocal to keep your eyes on her.
The best way to handle someone like this is to ensure she receives the time and attention that she needs and make her feel special. This way the two of you can have individual time without her complaining and causing a scene. You can rest assured there will be no doubts or impatience when in a public setting.
She will understand the need for your attention to be shared among a group and not solely on her when attending social gatherings or professional events.
With some women there are high expectations for the men in their life and if these “objectives” are not met, the ladies tend to nag and complain. It puts a lot of stress and pressure on the guys who want to please their partner but often the bar is just too extreme.
This can be something as simple as where they go for dinner, gifts she wants for milestones like anniversaries or birthdays, or significant expectations like his career. If he’s not excelling to the level she wants at the exact point in time that she anticipated for their relationship goals, she will likely question his “failure” to do so.
A woman who essentially mocks her mate’s abilities or tries to push him beyond what he’s actually capable of should probably look for someone more aligned with what she sees for her future. A partnership is two people working together to achieve a goal, not one person nagging the other to accomplish theirs.
In an effort to win or get her way, a woman will sometimes use a bullying tactic, believing that’s how matters should be handled. She might have found complaining instead of open discussions to be the only effective solution in previous relationships. In order to change the course of your partnership, it’s essential to let her know that you prefer more constructive communication.
When you open a dialogue, you can usually come up with answers that work better than if one person is pushing for things to be their way. It’s important to discuss the fact that relationships are about compromise. No one should get their way in a partnership.
Each person should express their wishes and then the couple should meet in the middle. That doesn’t mean she’ll never “win,” but talking to each other should always be the first consideration.
Each person in a relationship has the potential to complain. Women just so happen to be somewhat more vocal than men, sharing their thoughts and feelings more openly. Sometimes, women have a personal conflict they then project onto the man as a man’s flaw or fault when it’s an issue she needs to work on, like insecurity.
Often, the best way to handle nagging and complaining is to face it with empathy and understanding. That will open the door to constructive communication, allowing the underlying issue to come to the surface. Then, the two of you can work toward a genuine solution.
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