When it comes to how our men handle criticism and conflict, two big misunderstandings are often in play.
- Misunderstanding #1: Men are prideful and have a big ego, so they can’t stand to be questioned
- Misunderstanding #2: Men avoid issues by checking out
Before you read any further, you’ll want to backtrack to my last post to see what drives these two really sensitive areas. This week’s post on what to do will make so much more sense if you know why you’re doing it!
That said, here are four simple steps you can take starting today that will help your husband seem less “fragile” and more fortified (steps 1 and 2) and less “avoidant” and more present (steps 3 and 4).