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Published on February 2, 2005 By jesseledesma In Personal Relationships
Okay so you upset your woman and you do not know why. Women like all people are like little children.


Every one of us cops an attitude when we do not get what we want. Women are no different.


This paper is for men who have failed in meeting their romantic partners intimacy needs and now find themselves receiving the cold shoulder or being treated to crass comments.


Your partner is rebelling against the little attention (if any) she is getting from you.


The solution is to first have a frank conversation with yourself and define your purpose and interest in life. This is not an opportunity to separate or get a divorce. Remember I do not advocate either.


Besides, leaving is an immature form of escapism. You cannot spend the rest of your life running from intimacy issues.


Eventually you are going to have to learn how to meet a woman’s needs.


Here, you are already behind the eight ball. Every year you have not meet her needs, she has acquired more animosity towards you.


Therefore, after you figure out who you are, you are going to have to offer one big < font size=”7”> I am sorry.


Now you may be saying, “but I have not done anything wrong”.


Repeat after me, “ I am a man and everything I do is wrong”. Good now you can get over your hurt pride.


The reality is that it does not matter who started acting like a little child first. In addition, this essay is for men who have upset their romantic partners by not meeting their needs.


Only you know if you are truly taking care of the intimacy need of the woman in your life.


Now that you have said “ I am sorry”. Be prepared to be asked “ sorry for what”. The answer is “ for being caught up in my own hang-ups and not taking care of your love needs.


In addition, be prepared for her to lash out. She has being holding back a lot of anger and you just gave her the opportunity to exercise that anger.


The secret is to not take it personal. Let her have her say and take careful notes of her recriminations.


When she is done talking and crying, say “I understand and I going to try to be different”. Then comfort her with an embrace.


The cooling off period may take a while. You need to be careful not to start an all out fight.


Have confidence in what you are doing and remember that you are working for something better.


This better is the freedom from tension and stress that result from her anger.


You have opened up the lines of communication. The manner to support these lines is to become tuned in to her nature. You also have to bond with your mate.


This means you have to ask a lot of questions and offer comments about your perspective.


In addition, you have to kiss her, hug her, caress her, embrace her, and make love to her in a way that leaves her satisfied and refreshed.


You also have to get over you self. Show me one person that says looks do not matter and admits to being with some one they consider physically unattractive.


To many of us think that it is all over once we get the person to spend time with us.


It is not. Health is always a pertinent issue. Eat right, sleep right, work on having a good attitude, if you can exercise do, cut your hair, trim you beard, dress like a normal person, give up the shorts and t-shirts, and stop thinking you are the center of attention.


Oh and practice, practice, and practice. If you have an idea, put it in to play.


A lot of any person’s intimacy needs have to do with physical contact. Moreover, a lot has to do with spiritual contact.


People want to know that the person they are with is tied to them. People also want to receive love, joy, happiness, and comfort from their romantic interest.


Smiling is important. Laughing is also important. No one wants to be with a dry stump.


Therefore, develop a personality and some technique. Oh and compliments are also good. Not to mention gifts for no other reason then to say I love you.


The rest is all perseverance. Love and intimacy is a constant that always requires our attention.

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