Presenting a problem to men with no intent for him to solve

_noob_
_noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
Just don't...

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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    You're just supposed to listen.
  • twanthe1
    twanthe1 Posts: 407
    Some questions don't have answers :)
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    "Oh so you don't need any input on this? You're just . . . wasting my time? I see."
    With love,
    Burt
  • mandipandi75
    mandipandi75 Posts: 6,035 Member
    Make note. Sympathize. Carry on.
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    Make note. Sympathize. Carry on.
    yeah, my willingness to listen is usually directly correlated with my inferred ods of getting laid...not gonna lie here.
  • Merrychrissmith
    Merrychrissmith Posts: 231 Member
    Practice saying "I understand how you feel..." With sincerity.......(Sincerity is not hard if you learn to fake it!)
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    don't forget the "trap questions".

    - What are you thinking?
    - Do I look fat?
    - Do you think she's prettier than me?
    - What would you do if I died?
  • twanthe1
    twanthe1 Posts: 407
    Practice saying "I understand how you feel..." With sincerity.......(Sincerity is not hard if you learn to fake it!)

    I love you santa
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    don't forget the "trap questions".

    - What are you thinking?
    - Do I look fat?
    - Do you think she's prettier than me?
    - What would you do if I died?

    1. sex, always
    2. compared to whom?
    3. yes, but I'm going to say no because I have a better chance with you
    4. fish more.
  • lovelyMYlovely
    lovelyMYlovely Posts: 1,066 Member
    women like talking about problems it makes them feel closer to the person.. im taking a communications class and we watched a video about the different patterns between men and women and it amazed me.. everything came clear after watching that video.. women and men are very different in the ways they communicate..
  • RandiLandCHANGED
    RandiLandCHANGED Posts: 630 Member
    don't forget the "trap questions".

    - What are you thinking?
    - Do I look fat?
    - Do you think she's prettier than me?
    - What would you do if I died?

    1. sex, always
    2. compared to whom?
    3. yes, but I'm going to say no because I have a better chance with you
    4. fish more.

    Hilarious!
  • Rosplosion
    Rosplosion Posts: 739 Member
    I get this, I do. But at the same time, I do it to my man all the time.

    As the go-to friend who will listen and can think clearly, I see the solution staring me in the face but many times I know they see the answer as well and really just need to vent/rant/b****.


    1. ZIP LIP
    2. LISTEN
    3. Ask follow up-questions, nod head, and make eye contact
    4. repeat as necessary.
  • diodelcibo
    diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
    I don't understand this and frankly it annoys me as then I want to help but get a response of "it's fine" or "don't worry".
  • homerjspartan
    homerjspartan Posts: 1,893 Member
    don't forget the "trap questions".

    - What are you thinking?
    - Do I look fat?
    - Do you think she's prettier than me?
    - What would you do if I died?

    Answers:

    Banging that chick over there
    Only when you breathe
    Yeah. Duh.
    Clean the blood off my hands and come up with a plan.
  • twanthe1
    twanthe1 Posts: 407
    I don't understand this and frankly it annoys me as then I want to help but get a response of "it's fine" or "don't worry".

    Ha.. Those lines are universally unique to women.
  • osteencitadel
    osteencitadel Posts: 1 Member
    Smile, say really honey...I love you, with eye contact...golden. Just make sure she thinks you are truly listening, which in my case is I really have to listen. Nothing wrong with asking have you figured out how you want to handle it? What is your solution? Once you have listened to her solution feedback is more accepted....unless she is just venting...let her vent. My sweety just needs a huge when she is done venting.
  • mandipandi75
    mandipandi75 Posts: 6,035 Member
    Make note. Sympathize. Carry on.
    yeah, my willingness to listen is usually directly correlated with my inferred ods of getting laid...not gonna lie here.

    As women get older (some are fortunate to learn earlier) we become wise to this. Thus, make it a goal to keep your attention on us OR buy lots of batteries. The latter is easier.
  • avababy05
    avababy05 Posts: 930 Member
    Practice saying "I understand how you feel..." With sincerity.......(Sincerity is not hard if you learn to fake it!)

    I want to be friends with Santa!! But we like you with a belly that shakes like a bowlfull of jelly
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Chris Rock already solved this issue.

    Just nod your head sympathetically and every so often say "That bish crazy"
  • 1Fizzle
    1Fizzle Posts: 241 Member
    don't forget the "trap questions".

    - What are you thinking?
    - Do I look fat?
    - Do you think she's prettier than me?
    - What would you do if I died?

    Answers:

    Banging that chick over there
    Only when you breathe
    Yeah. Duh.
    Clean the blood off my hands and come up with a plan.

    My brother from another mother right here!!! Still working on that plan though! LOL
  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    It's a no-win situation...:noway:
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Make note. Sympathize. Carry on.
    yeah, my willingness to listen is usually directly correlated with my inferred ods of getting laid...not gonna lie here.

    As women get older (some are fortunate to learn earlier) we become wise to this. Thus, make it a goal to keep your attention on us OR buy lots of batteries. The latter is easier.

    Totally agree or a back up generator in case the power fails. Men! :noway:
  • Lucia120382
    Lucia120382 Posts: 427
    I don't understand this and frankly it annoys me as then I want to help but get a response of "it's fine" or "don't worry".

    Ha.. Those lines are universally unique to women.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
    Nope.
  • foxro
    foxro Posts: 793 Member
    Some questions don't have answers :)
    Some answers don't have questions - hmmmm
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    Extra points if said man is an engineer.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    Or many kinds of geek - but it's just cruel!

    So don't be surprised when they DO solve it.

    It's how we're wired.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    Make note. Sympathize. Carry on.
    yeah, my willingness to listen is usually directly correlated with my inferred ods of getting laid...not gonna lie here.

    I'm Ok with that being my hubby's intent, as long as he does what the previous poster said: Make note. Sympathize. Carry on.
  • LoseWithLaurie
    LoseWithLaurie Posts: 64 Member
    I seem to be in the minority, but when I have a problem, I WANT a solution-why else would I bring it up? Most women do NOT like this-I'm as lost as the guys are on this:/