Women I have an important question regarding emotions?

Question

Is it true that women express more emotion overall but in a relationship the man expresses more emotion and requires more care. This is true because women will go their moms or friends for some issues. But men have no one so the woman makes sure she provides more care than he does.

So in reality while a woman may express more emotion the woman is the emotional protector in a marriage? She takes care of his needs more than he does for her. She gives the support.

Do you also find women to be more affectionate? I do find woman to be more affectionate. Although the woman I've dated have been selfish in other ways affection was never one of them. Maybe they gave affection to get their way.

But in general I have been held, had my forehead kissed, been petted, kissed all over more than I have done. What is your relationship like?

Answer 1

With each question in GWS, I am having a harder time with the all encompassing definitions and generalizations applying to genders.

I've met men worthy of drama oscars and women who are stone cold. Certainly, the opposite as well.

Isn't each relationship defined by the individual qualities of both members involved? So, I am not so sure this question has a satisfactory answer.

Answer 2

I don't think any of that is true at all.

In my relationship, he looks after me and protects me in every way conceivable. When it comes to affection, I'd say we're about equal, although he initiates more often than I do.  

Answer 3

Interesting point. Very perceptive of you to make a note of something most male friends of mine pay no attention to. Men are socially conditioned not to show their emotions / feelings. If they do, someone might call them a sissy, and that they can not allow. Now, as human beings they still experiences all the feelings and emotions we do. Bottled up inside, ignored and repressed emotional needs do not disappear, but begin to rot. That is why single men suffer from stress related health problems much more than their married friends do. Married / involved in a stable relationship people share their emotions and feelings, if they are lucky to find a willing partner in each other. Now, a lot of women freely offer affection, emotional support and unquestionable friendship and loyalty to their men. However, not all of us are made that way. There are plenty of selfish and self centered females in this world. And situation is identical with guys. What makes a difference is the family you were raised in. If a child grew up in a loving home with unconditional emotional support for all the members, he or she will simply adapt this as a norm in his / her own relationships.  

Answer 4

That's how it is for me, but in my friend's relationship, her boyfriend seems affectionate ad nauseam.