Same sex bonds... [Archive]

mikey3000

Oct 23, 2009, 2:53 PM

Can a man truly understand the emotional bond shared between two women? And can a woman truly understand the same emotional bond shared between two men?

And should we even try to? Is that something that should be be kept private and precious between the sexes?

rissababynta

Oct 23, 2009, 2:55 PM

FalconAngel

Oct 23, 2009, 3:03 PM

Personally I don't think that any one person can understand the bond between any couple. Everyone is so different and every relationship is different. I think that people can only truly understand the bond they have with their own partner, and some people can't even do that.

So true.

We are frequently bombarded with all of these books and supposed "experts" on relationships that are making money on the latest and greatest "study" about relationships, but men and women are very different, both psychologically and physiologically.

As male and female, we think differently from each other, we behave differently and we certainly cannot truly understand each other anywhere nearly as much as we think we can.

rissababynta

Oct 23, 2009, 3:03 PM

Also, men and women just don't get each other anyway haha.

rissababynta

Oct 23, 2009, 3:05 PM

So true.

We are frequently bombarded with all of these books and supposed "experts" on relationships that are making money on the latest and greatest "study" about relationships, but men and women are very different, both psychologically and physiologically.

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i've been saying that for years haha.

Cherokee_Mountaincat

Oct 23, 2009, 4:07 PM

Yeah, its the whole "Women are from Venus, men are from Mars" gambit..:}
Cat

quiet1fornow

Oct 23, 2009, 8:01 PM

understand? Respect? Admire? Envy? Appreciate? Enjoy? I think one does not belong.....what do you think?

:cool::bigrin:

Realist

Oct 24, 2009, 7:59 AM

I'm not sure of that.

I feel that my present GF understands me/accepts me better than most lovers I've had, of either gender. I had an older lover when I was in my early 20s, who knew me better than I did myself. She may have been psychic, because she astounded me with her accurate views of what drove me to be how I was.

I don't think any male lover ever approached the same abilities that these two women had/have.

Valdis

Oct 24, 2009, 3:14 PM

I think that there are people who are more naturally more empathetic to others needs, and I don't think that gender is a determining factor in such a personality trait. I have met both men and women who have taken the time to learn the desires of a person's heart. It is a wonderful gift to be the recipient of.

I think those that can put themselves in other people's position, and can see more than just their own point of view can not only understand but can embrace the bond that two people can share. This attitude allows for the development of acceptance.

If we can help foster the idea on a grand scale, there is a good chance that there will be a greater possibility of opening the discussion with the general public.

Respectfully,

V

Donkey_burger

Oct 24, 2009, 4:11 PM

Men and women have different brain structures. That's why we don't understand each other sometimes. :rolleyes:

DB :bipride:

mikey3000

Oct 25, 2009, 1:33 AM

And I think that neither of us should try. Loosing battle.