Jul 23, 2018
It’s been said that men are women are from totally different planets. All of the struggles they have in relating to one another are a result of the fact that they are just two totally different species, and the only way to bridge the gap is to study the culture, habits, and communication styles of the other and try to adapt the best you can.
There’s only one, small,
potential problem with that approach. It may put some of us in a
mindset that, when communicating with our partners, we should seek
primarily to be understood rather than to understand. Or perhaps we
resign ourselves to the idea that we will never truly understand or
know our partner. It sets you up to think that your relationship is
about developing the best offense or defense based on what you know
about your opponent’s playing style. It’s more about protecting and
less about connecting.
Dan says that it’s more like men are from France, and women are from Spain. They do both speak different languages, but the words in each language come from the same root. (i.e. Latin.)
That’s why Dan is working on a new book, What Men Would Tell You If They Weren’t Too Busy Watching TV with his good friend Dr. Allen Berger. Allen is back on the podcast this week to help explain the aim behind the book, and to give a few pointers on beginning a process of healthy struggle with your partner. Dan and Allen share tips on how to stay connected during the day-to-day ups and downs of your relationship, and how to allow your difference to make you stronger as individuals, and as a couple. You’ll also hear a preview of the 10 Man Rules Dan and Allen will cover in upcoming episodes - as well as in their forthcoming book.
We’d love to hear what you think about this episode, AND/OR to hear about your experiences with the Man Rule we’ll be covering next month. Please email dan@themanrules.com with your questions and comments. Or reach out on Facebook or Twitter.