Biggest relationship frustration?

[natashaalex]

HI I'm new on here, doing a bit of research and wondering if you would help me out with it?

I'm really curious as to what people's single biggest frustration around relationships is right now?

It would be great if you could help me out by posting what's real for you in response to this question.

I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks

[MaryPulson]

Biggest frustration? I think it's when a guy tells me how to solve the problem rather than listen to me. At times, we just want someone who could listen and understand.

[basilandthyme]

Biggest frustration? I think it's when a guy tells me how to solve the problem rather than listen to me. At times, we just want someone who could listen and understand.

That's completely normal. As a general rule, guys are solvers, girls are listeners. If you want someone to listen and understand, go to a girlfriend ;-)

[natashaalex]

Hi MaryPulson, thanks for replying. I get frustrated with that too, lucky enough to have met someone who has learnt to stay present with me instead of fix me, I know this isn't the norm. But I think basilandthyme is right, it's something we'd be better off seeking from girlfiends... although I have to say I've noticed women doing it now too, perhaps a consequence of being in such a masculine culture?