I had an interesting talk with my mom today. She had been at a child's birthday party today. Most of the activity for the party was outside, but occasionally people would go inside. My mom and some of the guests were noticing that the girls were careful to shut the door when they came inside or went outside, but the boys did not bother to close the door. My mom and the guests noted this and started observing this through the party, and this gender difference seemed to hold up. My mother and I interpreted this as the boys being all set to conquer whatever activity with which they were about to engage, while the girls were apparently being more mindful of their surroundings and how their actions might impact them. But it was very interesting to hear about this seemingly consistent difference in the children's genders.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Gender Differences with "Empty Nest Syndrome"
"Empty Nest Syndrome" is tough on guys as well as girls.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2016992/Its-women-dread-nest--A-fascinating-new-book-uncovers-taboos-men.html
It's not only women who dread an empty nest... A fascinating new book uncovers one of the last taboos among men
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As fathers become more involved with the care of their children, they are increasingly likely to feel the pain of them leaving.
But where many women have a support network of friends and family, men are often in a lonelier position. They also find it harder to open up about their feelings.
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from:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2016992/Its-women-dread-nest--A-fascinating-new-book-uncovers-taboos-men.html
Friday, August 22, 2014
Emotional Females
Women are empathetic nurturers and men are rational problem solvers. Is that a stereotype or a fact? Perhaps it's just a tendency.
Gender Gap
Are women really more emotional than men?
Answered by Bambi Turner and Curiosity
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The real difference in emotion between the sexes might lie in emotional intelligence rather than feelings of anger, sadness or depression. Scientists consistently find that women possess higher levels of emotional intelligence than men, characterized by a sense of empathy and understanding of others' emotions. In 1995, researchers in Scandinavia discovered that women were better equipped to not only detect, but also mirror, the emotions of others [source:Simon-Thomas]. A similar study in 2003 found that women identified and truly experienced the emotions of others, demonstrating superior levels of empathy to those exhibited by men.
Instead of experiencing the emotions of others, the men in these studies simply recognized these emotions, and then started searching for solutions. The rational parts of their brains trumped emotion, with men switching into problem-solving mode as the women empathized.
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
Definitions Based On Gender
This is funny! Seems pretty accurate! Do you agree?
http://www.unmotivating.com/the-ultimate-battle-men-vs-women-hilarious/
http://www.unmotivating.com/the-ultimate-battle-men-vs-women-hilarious/
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Mid Life Crisis - Any Differences Between Men and Women?
They say that men also have a monthly cycle of sorts, and they men are also affected by hormones. I don't know if that is really true, but certainly women seem to be affected. I found this article that addresses hormonal differences and so forth, really for men, but it touches on some differences between men and women. They do a "top 10" type of list, which I inverted and pasted in below. I also pasted in my particular favorite, which happened to be the number 1 spot. Women seem to hit a midlife crisis in their 40s, but according to this piece, men wait until they are in their 50s.
I wonder, just because you want a change in your life, and that happens to come in your 40s or 50s, why that is considered to be a midlife crisis? It really doesn't have to be a "crisis", does it? I know plenty of people who have been enduring such a "crisis" for years, many of whom are well younger than their 40s, and many in their 60s and beyond. Obviously the happier you are in your life, the less likely you are to have such a "crisis". So isn't it really more a function of happiness as opposed to hormones and how many years you have lived? Perhaps it is merely coincidental. Perhaps it's more of a "chicken and the egg" situation. At any rate, my midlife crisis has been going on for 10 plus years, so I'm not sure what that means!
The MidLife Crisis has Hormonal Roots - For women, the loss of androgens (male hormones) begins surprisingly early -- before age 40 -- and results in fatigue, loss of bone mass and decreased sexual desire [source: Boston University School of Medicine]. For men, this gradual change usually peaks at age 50 and ushers in everything from male-pattern baldness to osteoporosis, which is a loss of bone density [source: Shmerling]. A reduction in androgens, which includes testosterone, can have emotional impacts as well. While recent research refutes the fact that male hormones make men act more aggressively, there is one stereotype that seems to hold true: The midlife crisis. About the time a man reaches age 50, he may become bored with his career, marital status or the American dream in general, but this emotional reaction has physiological roots [source: Fisch]. Rather than seeking a boost from a new sports car, most men would be better served by a simple blood test. That's because it can uncover potentially low testosterone levels, which may be the source of depression or dissatisfaction.
http://health.howstuffworks.com/sexual-health/male-reproductive-system/10-things-about-male-hormones.htm#page=10
http://health.howstuffworks.com/sexual-health/male-reproductive-system/10-things-about-male-hormones.htm
I wonder, just because you want a change in your life, and that happens to come in your 40s or 50s, why that is considered to be a midlife crisis? It really doesn't have to be a "crisis", does it? I know plenty of people who have been enduring such a "crisis" for years, many of whom are well younger than their 40s, and many in their 60s and beyond. Obviously the happier you are in your life, the less likely you are to have such a "crisis". So isn't it really more a function of happiness as opposed to hormones and how many years you have lived? Perhaps it is merely coincidental. Perhaps it's more of a "chicken and the egg" situation. At any rate, my midlife crisis has been going on for 10 plus years, so I'm not sure what that means!
The MidLife Crisis has Hormonal Roots - For women, the loss of androgens (male hormones) begins surprisingly early -- before age 40 -- and results in fatigue, loss of bone mass and decreased sexual desire [source: Boston University School of Medicine]. For men, this gradual change usually peaks at age 50 and ushers in everything from male-pattern baldness to osteoporosis, which is a loss of bone density [source: Shmerling]. A reduction in androgens, which includes testosterone, can have emotional impacts as well. While recent research refutes the fact that male hormones make men act more aggressively, there is one stereotype that seems to hold true: The midlife crisis. About the time a man reaches age 50, he may become bored with his career, marital status or the American dream in general, but this emotional reaction has physiological roots [source: Fisch]. Rather than seeking a boost from a new sports car, most men would be better served by a simple blood test. That's because it can uncover potentially low testosterone levels, which may be the source of depression or dissatisfaction.
http://health.howstuffworks.com/sexual-health/male-reproductive-system/10-things-about-male-hormones.htm#page=10
http://health.howstuffworks.com/sexual-health/male-reproductive-system/10-things-about-male-hormones.htm
10 Things Women Should Know about Male Hormones
Women hear a lot about hormones. From the time we hit puberty to well past menopause, there's a nearly constant undercurrent of information and implication (we're referring to all those PMS jokes) that doggedly follow our every physiological move. Men, however, are often squarely in the dark when it comes to knowing exactly what their own chemical compounds are doing -- or not doing -- while coursing through their veins.
The truth is, male and female hormones are very much alike; in some cases, estrogen and testosterone compounds are set apart by a single atom. From moods to muscles, men are just as affected by hormones as we are. And, keeping male hormones in the proper balance offers a lot of benefits. Not only does the right amount of testosterone chase away dour attitudes, but it also translates into better sexual performance, improved fitness and increased overall health. Wondering if your guy is on the right track? We've got 10 things you should know,
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1) The MidLife Crisis has Hormonal Roots
2) Men have Monthly Cycles
3) Testosterone Fuels Weight Loss
4) Men Experience "Menopause" (andropause)
5) Male Hormones can Increase Cancer Risk
6) Too Much Testosterone is Bad for Both Sexes
7) Thyroid Hormones Decline with Age
8) Testosterone Isn't Just for Men
9) You Can't Blame Everything on Testosterone
10) Balance is Crucial
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Guys Don't Like Drama
I was told today that guys don't like drama. It's apparently the women who like drama, and the men do not. Apparently the men just want to get through it quickly and just move on, and the women want to talk about it and analyze it. I've seen this go both ways myself. How about you? Do you agree that men tend to just get through it all quickly and move on while women dwell and discuss? What have your experiences been?
Monday, August 18, 2014
Men Want The Physical, Women The Emotional
I find this fascinating. But the more I think about it, the more it makes sense. It certainly does seem that men think of things in a physical sense whereas females think of things in an emotional sense.
http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/1003581/the-male-and-female-brain-in-a-relationship
http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/1003581/the-male-and-female-brain-in-a-relationship
Deconstructing the male vs. female brain in a relationship
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Research tells us that women have a receptive tendency on the physical level but are active on the emotional level, whereas men are active on a physical level. So, when men "receive" emotions, their reaction is physical, not emotional. And vice versa: When women receive a physical connection, their reaction tends to be emotional.
In general, men naturally have a tendency to use structures associated with what we label the motor brain. Therefore, when a man is faced with emotions, he would rather find solace in the physical world. He'd rather chop wood, go for a run, watch sports, make love or even fight physically than talk about how he feels.
A woman, expressing her emotions through structures associated with what we label the mammalian brain, will talk about them, cry or laugh, and easily analyze them. Needless to say, women would like men to react like them and talk about love and emotions, while men would like women to react like them and make love.
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