Are women more sensible and understanding than men?

Question

I am beginning to think they are. Men seem rather superficial. What are your thoughts?

Answer 1

Instead of generalizations, I think more in terms of percentages and probabilities.

In my experience, there is a higher percentage of women that are more "sensible" and "understanding" than the percentage of men. Likewise, if you put 2 random people in front of me, 1 woman and 1 man, if I had to bet money, I'd bet that the woman was likely to be more sensible and understanding than the man.

But understanding about what? If you're feeling down, need to talk, and just want somebody to listen to and be supportive and empathize, the random woman would probably be better for that than the random man. It seems easier for many women to establish emotional connections.

On the other hand, sometimes that understanding is a distinct negative: many women I know put up with unhealthy or harmful relationships because they are being "too supportive and understanding". It seems more difficult for many women to give up certain emotional connections.

But yes, in general, I feel more comfortable around women and the majority of my friends are women, rather than men. (I am a guy, but I am not gay.) However, my best friend is a guy (not gay, either). Men do seem to care about or protect their egos a bit more, which gets in the way of good, open conversation & rapport. They can talk (or joke) forever about politics, gadgets, sports, work, etc... but when it comes to personal life and issues, it's often either like prying open a bank safe with a wrench, or walking in a minefield (be careful of sensitive subjects!).

But I will say that in defense of men, I do believe that more and more men are developing "sensibility and understanding". Especially the younger generation of men, the percentages of men who seem to be more in touch and open with their so-called "feminine" side is higher than before. So I hope you don't completely give up on the sensibility & understanding of men.

I'd also be careful about defining men as superficial. They may very well be so in several aspects. But our society and culture is relatively superficial, with very superficial standards and rewards, so it should be no surprise that there are many superficial individuals with superficial thoughts and behaviors, engaged in superficial pursuits. However, whether men or women, all have a capacity and potential for so-called "depth". Underneath, they probably have a whole lot going on deep down - you'd have to, in order to constantly live a "superficial life". (The same goes for men who seem less sensible and understanding.) So, personally I would avoid the judgment label of 'superficial'.

Answer 2

Women as a whole exhibit few characteristics that can be generalized. The same goes for men. People are different.

Furthermore, even if I were to venture out and say that you were either right or wrong, it would not actually help you. In your lifetime, you will interact with certain people. The level of sensibility, understanding, and superficiality that these people will demonstrate and/or possess is impossible for me to speculate upon, and thus I cannot answer you in the way you may desire.

I conclude, again, that people are different and that no generalization will satisfactorily take into account this fact.

God bless.

Answer 3

I agree that women are more sensible but not necessarily more understanding than men. By nature women are sensing emotional creatures. If you are using the word superficial as in looked at from the surface, well men tend to be that way. They see a problem and fix it. Men are external creatures.

Answer 4

I don't agree with you. Some men are superficial and some are not. Some women are understanding and some are not. It depends on a particular man or woman. Women are more responsible for their children - that's true

Answer 5

Generalizations need to be always taken with a pinch of salt..... subject to that, I believe

women are more sensitive because of which they develop deeper sense and understanding. However, due to their focus, they appear to be somewhat narrow. Men on the other hand are less sensitive, because of which often they appear indifferent or apathetic. Dealing generally with affairs of the polity, society, economy etc., men also appear to be open and broad-minded. Taking care of the family and home makes women emotionally extrovert whereas men learn to keep their emotions within themselves due to the kind of exposure they go through.

At the cost of repetition, I would emphasize that all that is generalization and not true in all cases.

Answer 6

yes, we are more sensible and understanding than men.but, not in general for there are still men who are more sensitive to the needs of their families than women.Due to the "women´s liberation" wherein equality is being sought , women are now outside their homes and find a niche in the society, politics, social reforms, etc...these having less time to stay at home.

but, still we are more understanding than men because we are exposed to take care of the family.

Answer 7

have been smarter! basically kidding! women people basically tend to appreciate emotional issues greater valuable. We make an effort to observe little issues concerning to the guy who have been with. yet be attentive to what your thinking. No thank you to tell whats happening in a mans head! adult males may well be basically as lots a secret to women people as we are to adult males. what number circumstances have you ever heard a woman say "i don't be attentive to what he became into thinking?"

Answer 8

men and women do seem to see things differently but there is a great deal of overlap.

The best way to assure that you are wrong is to generalize.

Love and blessings Don

Answer 9

I am a man and I love women. Women are the best!0!

Answer 10

Women live on their weakness and emotions while men live on their strength and pride.