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By now the statistics stating that women initiate 75 to 85% of all divorces has become more of a popular trope than anything else
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But despite this, the fact still stands true. And yet, the whole thing is far more complicated than you think
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So today I wanted to talk to you about why I think women leave their relationships first
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So yes, women do initiate about 8 out of 10 divorces for many different reasons
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One of them is the more natural but equally unfortunate one. It's something many women might not even actually realize or they can't even easily control
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One crucial aspect to consider is the inherent nature of human emotions
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On average, women tend to feel emotions more intensely than men. This doesn't mean they're unstable, but rather that they are far more attuned to both positive
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and negative feelings. This divergence can actually be attributed in part to societal
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constructs that have evolved over time. From early childhood, gender roles have guided our
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strengths and roles within our societal fabric While men were conditioned to be providers women were nurturers wired by millennia of evolution to foster connections and relationships This nurturing aspect isn only about how we think and feel it also tied
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to how our bodies work on the very basic chemical level. A pregnant woman bonds with her unborn
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child even before a father does. This emotional, this deep emotional connection women have in relationship
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comes from being responsible not just for themselves, but also for their dependent children
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This makes them far more vulnerable to stress and negative feelings. Women by nature might find themselves reaching a state of unhappiness much faster than men in general
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Understanding these differences helps us see why women might give more importance to issues
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that men often consider less serious or even trivial. It's not a question of ideological preference, but a reflection of the interplay between biology
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evolution and psychology. Physically, women are generally smaller and less physically strong than men
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This has to do with the roles each gender has played throughout the history, and this contrast
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is echoed by nature throughout most of the animal kingdom too. In a world where danger was common women were often tasked with keeping the species safe by caring for their children This responsibility makes stress affect women more deeply as they have to worry not only about themselves but also about their progeny about their children
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Now, these defenses aren't meant to suggest that one gender is better than the other
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This video is not a commentary on gender superiority on either side
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side, life is not about that. These differences simply show how distinct the
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evolutionary paths of men and women are. Recognizing these distinctions helps us
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understand why women might get upset or stressed far more easily than men. These
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reactions are not weaknesses but rather traits that quite literally helped our
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species survive. Now when it when it comes to regular relationships, These natural differences can actually lead to misunderstandings, which can be further fueled
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by societal expectations or even personal experiences. Men often unintentionally worsen these misunderstandings by not acknowledging or validating
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the emotional complexities that women experience And actually if you really think about it the problem isn in having these differences by in failing to empathize and communicate effectively
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To build stronger and more resilient relationships, both men and women need to strive to
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understand their mutual emotions better. Men need to recognize their partner's feelings, recognize the validity of such feelings
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and actively communicate their own emotions. Now, on the flip side, women should work on expressing their emotions in ways that bridge the gap
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between their intrinsic and innate sensitivities and their partners' understanding and ability
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to comprehend such feelings or emotional states. Look, the fact that women initiate divorces more often simply shows the complex interplay of
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emotions, biology and societal expectations that are at play here. It's not about blaming one gender or the other, but about both partners making an effort
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to understand and communicate effectively. The emotional dynamics at play require a conscious effort from both partners
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Just to be able to navigate the intricate web of emotions and build relationships they are not
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only fulfilling but also resilient in the face of challenges that life and relationships represent
