This skills deficit men have in relationships is specifically in regards to emotional connection.
According to Greg Matos, PsyD, there are a number of reasons for this phenomenon.
But the bigger issue rests in a skills deficit and rising relationship standards.
Nataliya Vaitkevich
This skills deficit men have in relationships is specifically in regards to emotional connection.
Emotional connection requires all the skills that families are still not consistently teaching their young boys.
Such skills may include communication, empathy, and just general emotional intelligence.
And as Dr. Matos pointed out, most men are not taught these things due to social conditioning.
This skills deficit is then compounded by rising relationship standards.
Women want more than the bare minimum.
They want emotional closeness and intimacy beyond sex.
Women are becoming more selective about who they date and spend their time with.
And for good reason: were fed up begging for what we already deserve.
We are finally learning our worth and refusing to settle for less-than any longer.
We have more opportunities than women have ever had.
We no longer need a man to achieve a wonderful life.
As such, men need to bring something extra to the table if were going to commit.
Men need to show that a life with them will be better than a life single.
Dr. Matos recommends men invest in their mental health to become better partners.
This can include attending therapy so they can unlearn toxic beliefs about gender roles and emotions.
No one else can do it for them.
Men need to rise to the occasion if they want to find love.
Lets hope theyll be up to the challenge.
