I was talking to an ex gf who is a therapist. She told me that some guys just take their gf yelling at them. They let the gf vent and then in a few minutes or so its back to normal.
She said that guys like me have a low tolerance for shouting and disrespect. She added that no one approach is better than the other. They are both valid.
I listened to her theory. I found it interesting but deep down I dont agree. I consider yelling an unhealthy communication style. It should be used sparingly and on very rare occassion. I believe that conflict should be avoided and rare.
The problem is that most women think conflict and yelling is normal. Most men they have dated since their teenage years have accepted this behavior.
For some reason I cant accept it. My mother rarely yelled at my father ( even though he was a cluster B nutjob). I grew up in a household where the women respected the man. I have a hard time allowing a gf to yell at me.
She said that guys like me have a low tolerance for shouting and disrespect. She added that no one approach is better than the other. They are both valid.
I listened to her theory. I found it interesting but deep down I dont agree. I consider yelling an unhealthy communication style. It should be used sparingly and on very rare occassion. I believe that conflict should be avoided and rare.
The problem is that most women think conflict and yelling is normal. Most men they have dated since their teenage years have accepted this behavior.
For some reason I cant accept it. My mother rarely yelled at my father ( even though he was a cluster B nutjob). I grew up in a household where the women respected the man. I have a hard time allowing a gf to yell at me.