Gender Differences in Communication

Communication is obviously a very important factor for relationships. I had to laugh to myself when we talked about the tendency differences between men and women, because it has been my experience that any time I go to my dad with a problem he tells me all these things that I need to do to fix it, whereas my mom would sooner relate to the situation and express empathy. That's why whenever I just need to vent about something I'd rather bring it to my mom because my dad almost just makes me mad acting like there is an easy solution to every problem. The communication that goes on between myself and either one of them is always effective so that's the important part. This concept of communication differences between genders has impacted me to think about how the conversation is likely to play out so then I know how to partake in an effective manner.