- “We need to talk” triggers stress, shame, and emotional withdrawal in men.
- Men are sensitive to shame; women are sensitive to fear and disconnection.
- Connection matters more than conversation.
- Being “right” often costs intimacy.
- Men process internally and need space before opening up.
- Try softer openings like:
- “I’d love your help with something.”
- “Can I share something with you when you’re ready?”
- Avoid language that feels critical or disappointing.
- Benjamin’s 4 steps for conflict:
- Take a breath
- Remember the whole relationship
- Find perspective or humor
- Choose words that bring you closer
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