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Understanding women may not be easy, but learning how to understand women is a journey all men must take.
I've talked all about how to get a girlfriend, but you can't get there without understanding women. That's why we need to dig deeper into that.
Let's start.
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Women Are Hard To Read
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Men find women elusive. This statement is a cliche. And this has been accepted by both women and society in the past years.
Men finding it hard to read women's minds has become an issue with couples dating or in a relationship. But what many don't know is that this has something to do with how the male brain is wired.
If you look at men's role in the past, they have been conditioned to do the hunting and securing their territory. They were accustomed to reading their male rival's minds to prepare better. This is one of the reasons why men have more empathy or can easily read other men's emotions than women.
Why is Understanding Women So Important?
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Learning how to understand women can take a lifetime, and you may not ever fully get there. That doesn't mean it's not worth it to try. When men and women try to meet eye-to-eye, the world becomes a more harmonious place. Just attempting to learn how to understand women is a huge step forward for both men and women. Sometimes, the effort is what truly counts.
Whether you're hoping to turn a crush into a romance or you just want to have better interactions with the women in your life, understanding women helps you to be a better man. After all, it's so easy to get caught up in our own worlds that we forget to consider the lives of the people around us.
Forming genuine connections with people who are different from us enriches us in countless ways, helping us to realize new perspectives. Step outside of your comfort zone, and allow yourself to expand your mental and emotional depth.
Beyond making the world a better place for everyone, understanding women directly affects your romantic life. After all, it's going to be tough to get a girlfriend if you don't understand women, right?
How to Understand Women: 6 Steps
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Before we get started, it's important that you realize that there's no guaranteed formula that makes you a master at understanding women. Every women is different, and knowing how to understand women requires that you approach each one on a person-by-person basis.
At the same time, there are some universal truths that can help you to grasp the inner-workings of their mysterious minds. Read on to gain some valuable perspective that may just help you to become more balanced in your social, professional, and romantic lives.
1. Understand Women By Realizing That They're Human
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Sure, women are enigmatic, beautiful deities that often transcend common logic (to us). But the simple truth is that they are human beings just like us who go through many of the same struggles, as well as plenty of their own.
It's easy to categorize women as one unified species that we'll never begin to grasp, but that's just not true. If you were to transport yourself into the mind of a woman, you would be very surprised by how similar you are. The difference often comes down to the fact that women are conditioned by society (and men) to behave in a certain way.
Once you break down the barrier between who goes to the bathroom standing or sitting, you can really start to form connections with women just like with your guy friends. Remove sex from the equation, and you're going to realize just how similar people of all genders are to each other.
2. Understand Women By Seeing Their Perspective
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While it's true that women are similar to men in many ways, it's also a simple fact that they're different in many ways too. Once you can recognize the similarities, you can also identify the differences. That may seem confusing, but it makes sense. Just stick with me.
Women live in a very different world than men. Although the times are a changin', women still face obstacles and challenges that men don't typically have to worry about. For better or worse, men tend to be stronger and more domineering, and that creates a dynamic that women have to either respond to or ignore.
For example, say you're getting dressed in the morning, and you're planning on spending the day outdoors. You can just throw in your jeans and a t-shirt and move on with your day. Women have to consider the (often creepy) looks they're going to get if they put on that sundress they just bought. It's an unfortunate reality that girls have to deal with a lot of creeps. Even if you're not one of them -- and please don't be -- it's just something that women have to consider.
That's just one example of many. In general, women often have to keep their guards up and be wary of men, simply because some bad apples ruin the bunch. Guys tend to be physically stronger and more sexually proactive, which can be intimidating.
Of course, there are plenty of strong, sex-inclined women out there, as well as plenty of non-intimidating guys, but the average women has been conditioned by men to be the weaker and more lusted-after sex, which directly affects how they think and live their day-to-day lives.
Of course, that's not to say that men don't face their own challenges too. That, however, is a topic for another article. Start by recognizing the social dynamics between male and female humans, and do your best to understand that how they view the world around them isn't the same as it is for you. Empathy goes a long way.
3. Understand Women By Listening
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Sometimes the best way to learn how to understand women is simply to listen to them. Understanding women is going to be very difficult if you're not willing to think outside of your personal box.
If you really want to know what's going on in her head, ask her. If you're curious about how she feels, why she did something, or what you can do to be a better friend/lover, just open up to her and talk. Women appreciate a good communicator.
Besides just listening to a woman's perspective, you need to believe them and try to see where they're coming from. Remember: Just because an experience is unfamiliar to you doesn't make it untrue. Every person's life experience is unique, so don't discount someone's perspective just because it doesn't fall in line with your world view.
4. Understand Women By Recognizing Different Ways Of Thinking
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Men and women are wired differently. As a general rule of thumb, women tend to think based on emotion, whereas guys tend to be more logical thinkers. Again, there are plenty of men and women who transcend those boundaries, but we're taking a blanket approach here.
That doesn't mean women are illogical or that men aren't emotional. Sure, women can be mysterious, but they usually know why they feel a certain way. In fact, women tend to be more detail-oriented than guys.
Recognize that while you may make a snap judgment based on the concrete facts, she's more likely to trust her heart. The beauty of that dynamic is that as a team, men and women can really become powerful partners when mutual respect for each other's approach is there.
5. Understand Women By Knowing What They Want In A Man
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Understanding what women want in a man helps you to understand women in general. It also helps you to become a better friend, co-worker, or lover. So what do girls like? The answer varies widely, but here are some general attributes women tend to find desirable:
1. Communication
Society has taught men to hide their emotions, feelings, and inner thoughts. If you're willing to open up to her about how you feel and think, you're going to get the same from her. Communication isn't a weakness. Opening up can be difficult, but she's going to respect you for it.
2. Compassion
Just being willing to understand the struggles that people of all walks of life face is a highly desirable trait. Women are empathetic by nature, and you can be sure that she's going to appreciate your willingness to see the world through the eyes of other people, as well as herself.
3. Strength
We're not talking just about physical strength here. Yes, men tend to be the bolder, stronger, and more in-your-face sex, and that's not always a bad thing. How you use your power is what really makes the difference. There's nothing wrong with a little machismo if you know how to channel it in healthy ways. Plenty of women love the rugged macho type, it's the toxic masculinity that drives her away. Anger and force aren't true power. True strength is often the ability to withhold your power and use it only in the right situations in positive ways.
6. Understand Women By Talking To Her
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The best way to truly understand something (or someone) is to get out there and get knee-deep in it. You may be surprised by how conversing and interacting with women can help you to gain new perspectives. After all, experience garners knowledge.
Prepare some questions to ask a girl, just communicate with her on a person-to-person basis -- without any motivation beyond just getting to know her. The right questions to ask a girl to get to know her can help to put her at ease, opening the lines of communication so you can learn from each other.
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Quotes About Understanding Women
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Stick to these quotes if you're still confused about the opposite sex.
"Women only nag when they feel unappreciated."
– Louis de Bernières, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin
Women have a higher level of gratitude than men. And so, when a woman doesn't feel or see that her efforts are acknowledged, she will often communicate how she feels. And if you constantly make her feel unappreciated, she would want to talk about it regularly.
"Exams are like girls; they ask too many questions and are hard to understand...but it feels good when you've nailed one." - Unknown
Though our society deems women hard to understand, it feels like a success once you unlock how to read their minds.
"It can be difficult to understand a person we are in a relationship with, especially when sometimes we don't even understand ourselves." - Senora Roy
Knowing one's self is the key to understanding others.
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." – Robert A. Heinlein
Men are from Mars, and women are from Venus to their animal counterparts.
"When a woman says, 'I have nothing to wear!', what she really means is, 'There's nothing here for who I'm supposed to be today.'" – Caitlin Moran
Women can have a gazillion clothes lying around in their closets and have nothing to wear for a particular day. You can't blame them for wanting to be beautiful when going out.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It's a known fact that women's brain is wired differently than men's. Here are the answers to some of the common questions men ask about women.
What are some things men should learn about women?
If you've lived with a woman for some time, you will notice some things that women want. And often, this is learned through observing the opposite sex, how they react, and their ever-changing mood, to name a few. Women, in general, want to be secure emotionally and feel loved. They want to be heard and not get their feelings and thoughts dismissed, no matter how different your views are. By hearing them out, you can easily understand what they want and what they are going through.
Why is communication important in dealing with women?
Since men have such a hard time reading women's minds, it is easier to talk to them to find out what they want or what they don't. If her thoughts or actions bother you, save your time by asking them rather than assuming things or making conclusions. Women will often communicate by body language or through actions, and often this is opposite to what they are saying. So if you're not sure what she means, communicate with them openly for better understanding.
What is some good advice about unlocking the female mentality and understanding them better?
The female brain does work in mysterious ways. But understanding it is not as hard as you think. The main thing to do to understand them better is to communicate with them. Don't always assume they want something because other women do. The female population may have things in common, but they have different wants and needs. Learning about them can help you have a greater understanding.
How do you know if she's dropping hints?
Pay attention to her body language. Women use their body language to drop hints. If she finds ways to get close to you at a dinner or a movie, this might mean she likes being next to you or feeling more secure by your side. Things like constantly asking you personal questions or giving you compliments show she wants to know you more, and she pays attention to little details she likes about you.
Is there a way to know what's on her mind?
The only way to know what's on her mind is by asking her what her thoughts are. Assumptions can only be made if you've been together for quite some time, enough that you already know what she's thinking just by reading her body language. If you haven't known each other for a long time, it's safe to communicate with her before making conclusions.
More Ways On How To Get The Girl
Now that you have a road map on understanding women, it's time to start making connections. If you're interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with her, try these helpful guides:
- Knowing how to flirt with a girl is the key to getting that first date.
- Understanding how to get a girl to like you is critical if you want to move to the next level.
- Once you've formed a connection, you need to know how to ask a girl out.
In Conclusion
Women are complicated, but so are guys. If you really want to know how to understand women, you need to realize that it's a two-way street -- she doesn't understand you either, and there's nothing wrong with that! The first and most important step in understanding women is simply being willing to try.
Whether your goal is to better understand how to get a girlfriend or just how to improve yourself as a man, you're on the right track. Pay attention. Be conscientious and aware. If you want to understand something, you have to actively work on overcoming your own mental conditioning so you can see where other people are coming from. Once your eyes and mind are truly open, the world becomes a magical place full of possibility.
Nobody has all of the answers, but the people who seek them out are the ones who end up growing and improving as people. Knowledge doesn't happen overnight. Today, you decided to do your best to understand women. Now, your lifelong journey in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding begins. You may never get there entirely, but just trying is a huge step forward for yourself and for the human species as a whole.
