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What does it mean?
Gender differences create tension and confusion in relationships.
In plain terms
Men and women struggle because they want different things.
What can you take from it?
Understand gender differences to improve relationships.

Where it applies

  • marriage
  • dating
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • communication
  • education
  • expectation management

Questions to consider

  • Do men and women have different needs?
  • Why do genders clash often?

Another view

This view over generalizes individual variation.

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