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Woman. Whoa man! (lemm.ee)
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[–] Allero@lemmy.today 14 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I think it actually covers two different scenarios.

There are cases of men not listening to women and what women have to say (and vice versa, let's not forget that). Those can be women's rights issues, personal struggles, just everyday things etc. etc. - something people need or want to share.

And there are cases of women (and sometimes men, too) intentionally putting an enigmatic air because they think they are more attractive this way, or because they don't know how to approach things in communication, or because of anxieties.

Or, often times, people don't say something because they expect a negative reaction, commonly by extrapolating from their beliefs about a wide group of people, so even if someone's actually willing to listen, it will never get there.

[–] aubertlone@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

BA ba bing ding.

I mean I'm not the eloquent but yeah what you said is pretty on point

[–] pH3ra@lemmy.ml 9 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Me: "Ok I'm listening, what do you want to say?"
Every woman I met in my life: "Nothing..."

[–] varyingExpertise@feddit.org 9 points 4 days ago

To be honest, it wasn't until my late thirties that I finally mastered the crucial skill of identifying my own needs and transforming them into clear, appropriate communication. Before that breakthrough, I constantly defaulted to avoiding conflict—thinking "I shouldn't bother anyone," "I'm not entitled to make requests," or "my primary role is ensuring everyone else's happiness." This self-effacing approach actually made me difficult to be around, as the unresolved internal conflict was painfully obvious to anyone with even minimal emotional intelligence. The irony is that in trying so hard not to inconvenience others, I created a more uncomfortable situation for everyone.

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Nothing: Translation: In my mind, I've made it abundantly clear what I want. You're either not paying attention, or not focused on me enough to hear what I'm saying, now I'm mad enough that I fear I will start an argument if I need to spell it out again.

Guy during that entire conversation: ADHD: where the hell did that other headphone go? I was wearing it yesterday when I was driving to work but I brought it home and I'm sure that I put it on the table there but, God I hope the dog didn't eat it.

[–] pH3ra@lemmy.ml 0 points 3 days ago (2 children)

In my mind, I've made it abundantly clear what I want.

Every sentence that starts with "in my mind" is not objective, therefore there is no fault in a faulty translation by the interpreter. If you want to be understood, you can either try to be clearer or give up on the responsibility of being understood. And if you give up on that responsibility, you cannot complain about the outcome of said communication.

You're either not paying attention, or not focused on me enough to hear what I'm saying

This is an extremely narcissistic way to view relationships: if I'm not focused on you it means that I
A) have something more important to think about
B) I have not understood the gravity of the situation and that can be corrected
Of course if I think something trivial is more important than you it might be a problem, but this is hardly ever the case

now I'm mad enough that I fear I will start an argument if I need to spell it out again

Not talking about it is a wonderful way to start a bigger, heavier argument later

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 days ago

I'm not assigning fault, just saying I think that's how it generally plays out

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Calm down, killer

[–] Chef_Boyardee@lemm.ee 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Or she says:

"I'm fine."

[–] 1984@lemmy.today 28 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Lol :)

I have the other way around, im with a woman who talks all the time and is bad at listening.

[–] reev@sh.itjust.works 28 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Mysterious

[–] Sonor@lemmy.world 9 points 4 days ago

Such complex creatures

[–] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 30 points 5 days ago (3 children)

[–] GeeDubHayduke@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

🎶 She stole my heart and my cat! 🎶

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 1 points 3 days ago

Where do I get off this train called love?

[–] Beetschnapps@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Whoooooa man!

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 14 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Exactly!

[–] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 17 points 5 days ago (3 children)

I will watch this movie just for the dad scenes.

[–] Beetschnapps@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

He’s just pissed…

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 12 points 5 days ago (2 children)

HEAD! Get out of the whey!

[–] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 12 points 5 days ago (1 children)

[–] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

It's like an orange on a toothpick!

[–] jballs@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

He's like Sputnik!

[–] Oddbin@lemm.ee 4 points 3 days ago

Round but pointy in places.

[–] chemical_cutthroat@lemmy.world 11 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I love that there are people that even know So, I Married An Axe Murderer.

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 9 points 5 days ago

It's a great date movie. Especially because it's so under the radar, and it's actually really good.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 9 points 5 days ago (1 children)

My friend started out as a substitute teacher at a ver-ry remote site. No TV reception, just VHS.

For a year out there she had but two movies to watch, and nothing else to do. She could quote SIMaAM to an uncanny degree.

[–] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago

It should follow that the outburst of Michael Richards' character hits a little harder in light of his breakdown from that heckler.

[–] jballs@sh.itjust.works 11 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Harriet.

Harry-ette.

Hard-hearted harbinger of haggis.

Beautiful, bemuse-ed, bellicose butcher.

Un-trust

... ing.

Un-know

... ing.

Un-love

... ed?

"He wants you back," he screamed into the night air like a fireman going to a window that has no fire

... except the passion of his heart.

I am lonely.

It's really hard.

This poem

... sucks.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 0 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I think it's pretty insightful.

The ending, at least.

[–] Oddbin@lemm.ee 4 points 3 days ago

If you don't get the reference it's perfectly fine to just not comment.

[–] d4nt3@lemmy.world 15 points 5 days ago (1 children)

She was a tief, you gotta belief. She stole my heart and my cat!

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 10 points 5 days ago

Saturday morning
They make me horny
I wish i was Betties Barney