MOOD 23 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | MEN & COMMUNICATION PART 4

STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION Top 5 Strategies to improve communication Effective communication is the cornerstone of healthy relationships, here are some helpful tips to refine communication patterns and enhance interpersonal connections; Practice active listening Be empathic Allow yourself to feel and communicate your feelings_ “I feel hurt by what you said to me” Do not …

MOOD 23 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | MEN & COMMUNICATION PART 3

APOLOGIZING: Remorse or regret is the primary information intended to be conveyed by an apology (Scher & Darley, 1997).We all make mistakes. Utterances such as “real men don’t apologize” are considered to be a toxic masculine trait. It serves to unite men in their social circles; strengthening their social identities but weakening their intimate relationships. …

MOOD 23 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | MEN & COMMUNICATION PART 2

UNDERSTANDING TEXTING AND CALLING BEHAVIOUR IN ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS There is nothing more anxiety provoking than being “left on read” when you text someone or see the text bubble/typing and never actually get a response. Texting behaviour in romantic relationships is mandatory (if you are communicating via a mobile phone and exist in this age). Interestingly, …

MOOD 23 | MAN MOOD MONDAYS | MEN & COMMUNICATION. PART 1

GENDER-BASED COMMUNICATION: Communication is a dynamic process and differs between men and women. It is defined as a process of sharing information between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behaviour (Webster, 1983). However, communication processes have progressed and have become quite intricate and multifaceted. They no longer simply involve letter writing, faxing …