Why do men seem less empathetic?
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You share a moment of heartache, frustration, or exhaustion, expecting a warm shoulder or a reassuring word, but instead you get an immediate lecture on fixing it, a blank stare, or a quick dismissal. You walk away feeling isolated in your own experience, searching why does my husband lack empathy or asking why does he minimize my pain, wondering if he is simply incapable of feeling what you feel.
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