I agree with Dr. Baxter - great point! In my opinion, I think women really expect and want to be understood, but don't always reciprocate. And I'm a woman, so I see this in relationships I observe, at least some of the time. I think because women tend to be more emotional creatures (outwardly), we often expect the same type of emotional reaction/response from men when what we need to do is hear them on their own terms, in the way that they are most comfortable communicating. It's a lifelong process on both sides.
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