

{"id":58375,"date":"2018-11-13T09:43:39","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T09:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/understanding-testosterone-brain-by-mans-perspective\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T11:23:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T11:23:40","slug":"understanding-testosterone-brain-by-mans-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/understanding-testosterone-brain-by-mans-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Understand a Man: 25 Truths You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-76810 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Conflict-between-man-and-woman.jpg\" alt=\"Conflict between man and woman\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&rsquo;ve heard this: &ldquo;Men are from Mars, and women are from Venus.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&rsquo;s say you haven&rsquo;t, but one thing is for sure, you know that men and women are wired differently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&rsquo;ve seen articles and tips about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-understand-women\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understanding women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their brains, but not many about how to understand a man.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, every man is different, but there are things you can remember to help you understand your partner better, thus <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/the-challenge-of-conflict-avoidance-in-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoiding conflict<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/hobbies-to-strengthen-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strengthening your relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is-it-possible-to-read-a-man%E2%80%99s-mind\"><\/span><b>Is it possible to read a man&rsquo;s mind?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;I want to learn how to understand a man and be able to decode his thoughts. Is this possible?&rdquo;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding male psychology is not that easy. Each man is different, so it would be unfair to create a &ldquo;formula&rdquo; to decode their minds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fact is, there&rsquo;s no formula on how you can read his mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, there are a lot of male stereotypes that can help you understand men, but now how to read a man&rsquo;s mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next best way to understand a guy&rsquo;s behavior is by understanding how they think and see life through their eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-can-you-fully-understand-a-man\"><\/span><b>How can you fully understand a man?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IPrRmtpby64?si=Lnb4TGKEA6x4Bg9k\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">&#65279;<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Understanding men in relationships we all want to know that.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine being able to start understanding how men love and how they react to certain situations given to them. Maybe, there will be fewer arguments and misunderstandings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how do we start learning how to understand a man?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To fully understand a man, you don&rsquo;t necessarily need to read his mind. That&rsquo;s impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you have to do is to understand how they react and process each situation given to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are general facts that we can base our studies on, it&rsquo;s also important to learn that not all men are the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does this mean?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It means you might become knowledgeable about the common traits of men while also being an understanding partner. It would help if you learned about your partner&rsquo;s unique personality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-does-a-man-need-from-a-woman-in-their-relationship\"><\/span><b>What does a man need from a woman in their relationship?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men, like everyone, want their partners to be understanding, as most of them find it difficult to be emotionally expressive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, they can relax and open up in the relationship. They might show you who they really are without fear that their decisions may cause trouble.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a guy sees that his partner understands, he will most likely put his guard down and let you in his world. He&rsquo;ll show you his true self because he knows you&rsquo;ll get him.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/understanding-relationships\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Improve Understanding in a Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here%E2%80%99s-how-to-understand-a-man-The-25-truths-you-need-to-discover\"><\/span><b>Here&rsquo;s how to understand a man: The 25 truths you need to discover<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know what men want in their relationship, you are eager to figure out how to be more understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&rsquo;s start with these few truths about men you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Most men don&rsquo;t like asking for help<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you experienced driving and getting lost? Then you ask your partner to ask for help, but he refuses?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&rsquo;s not new for most men. You see, many men hate asking for help, even from you. Most men want to complete their tasks and feel good about them later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may not like it when you offer help or tell them to ask for any aid.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to Licensed clinical social worker&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/experts\/maggie-martinez\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Maggie Martinez<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sometimes, they need to make their own mistakes by not asking for help before they realize asking for help is not a sign of weakness.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><b>2. They are born to be problem solvers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most men are more useful when it comes to problem-solving skills. No wonder you can depend on them when it comes to fixing plumbing, car problems, DIY projects, and even Lego building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can focus on one project at a time and try their best to solve it. Not all men are good at multitasking, but they can be your all-around-fix-it guy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t expect them to enjoy shopping because most of them won&rsquo;t.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. They don&rsquo;t think about sex 24\/7<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What women don&rsquo;t understand about men is that not all of them think about sex 24\/7.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men think and focus on a lot of things. They daydream about their future, how certain mechanisms work, or their next project. Men also have this amazing ability to doze off and just shut off from everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see your man drifting away from deep thought, don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s about sex or other women.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Most men might stare at other women<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the male mind in relationships includes knowing that most men will stare at other women. They might do it out of appreciation or curiosity. A simple glance is harmless unless he makes a move &ndash; then that is already a red flag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than that, a glance is pretty much harmless.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. They might love hearing praises<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They might not show it, but men appreciate compliments too.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give him compliments, especially when he deserves it. Did he fix the car? Hug him and let him know you appreciate his skill and hard work.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This act of appreciation will make him happy, even though he doesn&rsquo;t show it. He can also adopt this practice and show <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.usu.edu\/relationships\/faq\/the-importance-of-showing-gratitude-to-your-partner\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">appreciation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your efforts.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appreciation also strengthens your relationships.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/love-tip-stay-crazy-about-each-other-with-these-8-romantic-phrases\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romantic Phrases &amp; Sayings to Make Your Partner Feel Special Everyday<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. They want to express themselves<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What better way to know how to understand men in a relationship than to let them express themselves?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people think men aren&rsquo;t expressive of their feelings. Contrary to this, men also want to express themselves only when they are comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once he knows he can be himself with you and you won&rsquo;t judge him, he&rsquo;ll open up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t just be a partner. Be his best friend too.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Most men are not so good at multitasking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all men are good at multitasking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, men are skilled in problem-solving, but most men focus on one task at a time, and they&rsquo;ll be more productive this way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving too much information or tasks will only make it harder for him to choose which one to do first or be able to concentrate on finishing which task.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might work better if you asked him to do one task at a time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-76833 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/man-enjoying-his-free-time.jpg\" alt=\"Man enjoying his free time\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. He wants to feel like a man<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What women don&rsquo;t understand about men is that most of them want to be treated as &ldquo;men,&rdquo; and they don&rsquo;t like to be treated as inferior to anyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men want to feel that they can solve their problems, be the family provider, and become the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2018.02243\/full\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hero<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, no matter how small the task is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He loves that you are empowered and capable of doing things, but it&rsquo;s also nice to allow him to be the man that he is.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Men love competition<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most men have this urge to be better and to compete. So don&rsquo;t resent him for being competitive, even with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn to understand it&rsquo;s a part of them. It has been like this even in the dawn of the human species.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being competitive isn&rsquo;t so bad. It can make your partner more determined in life.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Men are big boys, and they know it<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most men will always be boys. Even if they are successful business owners or bodybuilders, if you give them a complicated Lego puzzle, RC cars, or toy guns or leave the latest gaming console, you&rsquo;ll find them enjoying and spending hours playing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men avoid stress and escape life&rsquo;s pressure by enjoying themselves through games and toys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please don&rsquo;t be too harsh and allow them to enjoy themselves. Better yet, try to enjoy these things with him.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Men love their friends, games, and beers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When he says he wants to meet up with the boys, don&rsquo;t think he&rsquo;s lying and wants to go to a bar and meet other girls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most men enjoy watching games and drinking beer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He&rsquo;d be the happiest if you trusted him to do this with his friends.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>As Licensed clinical social worker Maggie Martinez explains:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>It shows you trust him in your relationship and that you want him to have fun and spend time with his friends.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><b>12. They don&rsquo;t care about important dates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have been together for so long, yet he still doesn&rsquo;t remember your birth date. In understanding men, know that most of them don&rsquo;t pay attention to dates or special occasions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aston.ac.uk\/news\/releases\/2015\/june-2015\/research-reveals-why-men-are-more-forgetful\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that men are likely to forget information such as dates and even their grocery lists because of hormone differences. It&rsquo;s not because he doesn&rsquo;t love you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t resent your partner if he forgets your birthday. Let him know and celebrate together.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. Men hate a long list of to-do&rsquo;s<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know that men have a short attention span, you probably get why they might hate having a long list of to-dos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of your newfound knowledge of understanding men, you can give your man one task at a time, or if you&rsquo;re asking him to pick something from the grocery, create a &ldquo;detailed&rdquo; list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;ll find that this method is less stressful for both of you.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Some men are afraid of commitment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men are afraid of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/long-term-relationship-goals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long-term commitment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They can have many reasons why they feel they are not yet ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They require more time to be ready, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean they don&rsquo;t want to be in a relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An understanding partner can help a man mature.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Men work best with positive reinforcement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most men are genuine and want to be the best for you. However, things may not go according to plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complaining about these shortcomings is understandable, but men work better when you use positive reinforcement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this, complement your partner instead of complaining. This way, he would love to try it again.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-72702 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/how-to-overcome-sexual-performance-anxiety.jpg\" alt=\"Couple having arguments and sexual problems in bed\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>16. Some men do need space<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be times when your man feels suffocated with all the issues and stress in his daily life. He may ask for a bit of space from you but don&rsquo;t think of it as a break-up plan unless you see red flags.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A man may want to be alone for a few hours, spend his weekends with his friends, or sleep and play his Xbox the whole day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowing your partner means you feel secure and understanding.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-give-him-space-in-relationship\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 Ways to Give a Man Space to Fall in Love<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>17. They want to flirt<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A part of how to understand guys&rsquo; behavior is knowing that they want to flirt &ndash; a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They want to flirt, not because they don&rsquo;t love you or are no longer committed. Men are polygamous by nature, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean they can&rsquo;t be faithful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most men can fight the urge to flirt, so that&rsquo;s something to be proud of.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>18. Men hate naggers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men hate it when their partner nags them. If you think they would digest everything you are saying, sorry, but they won&rsquo;t.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For men, all they hear is someone nagging them, and they would want to go as far away from you as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, keep calm and try positive reinforcement and deep conversations.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-stop-nagging\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 Tips on How to Stop Nagging &amp; Build Better Communication<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>19. They are not good at expressing emotions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most men are not good at expressing their emotions. There can be times when they would seem angry, but deep inside, they might feel empty and sad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men&rsquo;s emotions in relationships are often shown with actions, not words. You can start a conversation and allow the trust to build so that they would learn to talk about their feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would also be nice to appreciate their way of showing how much they love you.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>20. Men don&rsquo;t get hints<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Oh, that bag looks so pretty, but it looks expensive. What do you think?&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women know what this means, but men? Don&rsquo;t expect your partner to understand that you&rsquo;re giving hints. They don&rsquo;t understand the difference between hints and statements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want something, tell him, and he&rsquo;ll understand. It&rsquo;s less complicated.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>21. He also gets jealous<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might not look like it, but men also get jealous. They are not as vocal as women. They may not show it either, but deep inside, they feel hurt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In every relationship, it&rsquo;s just normal to feel <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/monitor\/feb05\/jealousy\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jealous<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sometimes. However, men won&rsquo;t tell you this upfront. Understanding how men process their emotions will help you know if he&rsquo;s feeling jealous or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men choose to be distant when they can&rsquo;t express their feelings.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jealousy is such a strong negative emotion. Are you aware of how it starts?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mel Robbins, NY Times Best Selling Author, explains why jealousy can affect us so much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RS_Lu5IIFBI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>22. Allow him to show you he loves you<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we know how to understand men in a relationship, allow him to show you how much he loves you in his way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s hard if you expect him to do things he doesn&rsquo;t want to. Everyone is different, and so are their ways of showing love and affection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would also feel much sweeter when you know he made an effort for you.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>23. Men hate drama<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;re together, but you bring up past hurts. While nothing is wrong with this, there&rsquo;s a better timing and place for this type of conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men don&rsquo;t appreciate drama and would rather talk in private about it. Remember, your partner doesn&rsquo;t like seeing you sad. Instead, he would rather see you happy with him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&rsquo;ve talked about it and everything is clear. Avoid bringing up past issues.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>24. Men have different interests than women<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding also means acceptance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men have different interests than women, and we have to accept that. Lucky if you have found a partner who shares the same interests with you, but if you see him getting bored, don&rsquo;t get angry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be a couple, but you still have different social lives that you can enjoy.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>25. Men can mask their feelings with anger<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever wonder why he seems angry or distant? Is there an issue?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not know it, but your partner might be dealing with something. Men can mask their feelings with anger. It is one emotion of men that society allows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may not be aware of this behavior but have learned it growing up. It&rsquo;s hard, but a man can open up and be honest with their feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be there for him and let him know you can be trusted.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some couples decide to part ways because they are incompatible. They often disagree, argue, and even get on each other&rsquo;s nerves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning how to understand a man is one step toward avoiding these differences. Men aren&rsquo;t that complicated once you begin to understand them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you know how a man thinks or processes information, the less conflict that you will have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, though these are helpful, they may or may not work with your man because everyone is unique.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&rsquo;ve heard this: &ldquo;Men are from Mars, and women are from Venus.&rdquo; Let&rsquo;s say you haven&rsquo;t, but one thing is for sure, you know that men and women are wired differently. We&rsquo;ve seen articles and tips about understanding women and their brains, but not many about how to understand a man. Sure, every man is different, but there are things you can remember to help you understand your partner better, thus avoiding conflict and strengthening your relationship. 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