by Danielle Wright
While astrology is fun and we can all learn something from it, it’s important to note that the stars are not a definitive answer for why one person may be a complete douchebag or downright mean. Sadly, many men believe that being nonchalant, blunt, rude, or "honest" are attractive character traits, which more often than not leads to a breakdown in communication between them and their partners, whether platonic or romantic.
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This will then lead them to bash women and tell them they need tough skin or are too sensitive, which most women take as a punch to the gut, prompting extreme changes to their personality or even their physical appearance. Miscommunication—whether intentional or not—occurs when a message is not conveyed or interpreted as intended between the sender and the receiver.
It can arise from unclear, incomplete, or ambiguous communication, leading to misunderstandings or incorrect interpretations. Miscommunication can happen through spoken or written words, body language, or tone, often resulting in confusion, frustration, or conflict. Factors like cultural differences, assumptions, distractions, or emotional states can also contribute to miscommunication. Essentially, it’s when the intended message is lost, distorted, or misunderstood, causing a breakdown in effective communication.
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Many memes and videos float around poking fun at this occurrence, mainly between a man and a woman who are intimate or romantically linked. For some, this type of breakdown in communication can correlate to a lack of interest or "keeping someone on their toes," but the reality is, it’s all toxic, especially if done intentionally to cause confusion. Deliberately ignoring someone, responding with one-word answers, or taking hours, sometimes days, to reply can lead to misunderstandings as well as miscommunication.
It’s all too common now for single men to pursue a woman with no real intention of making her a girlfriend, let alone a wife and mother to his children. It’s usually a game played to keep a roster full of women and their options open. So what do they do? They respond late, forget important details about the women they are dating or pursuing, and intentionally create confusion by not giving clear and concise answers to questions the woman may have about the nature of their relationship.
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We’ve heavily discussed the importance of not wasting your time with someone who is not intentional when it comes to dating. Additionally, we know that for the average man, they are not seeking women on dating apps or at mixers to whom they want to commit seriously. It’s not uncommon for dating events like speed dating to lack men or attract lower-quality men.
This is because men often want a challenge—just as some women want to turn the "bad boy" into a romantic guy, men want a woman who is ungettable, who they have to impress. If a woman is impressed by a man and his bare minimum, there is no challenge, which will almost always lead to a breakdown in communication.
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So, is it miscommunication, or are you just too easy? Take the poll below to find out.