Are your communication skills in sync with your partner’s? Probably not. How men and women differ in that department...

Every long-term relationship has its challenges in the communication department...

...especially when there is a man and a woman involved. Christiane Northrup, author of “Women’s Wisdom,” says men and women have very different styles with feelings and communication. She says Men compartmentalize feelings, while women remember everything. When a woman brings up an issue in a relationship, she tends to include everything that is related – and that’s a big mistake. That’s because most men find this approach overwhelming.

Dr. Northrup says women need to save the long-winded moaning sessions for their girlfriends. The best approach for a woman to take to effectively communicate with her partner is to remember that less is more. Her point will be much clearer and easier for him to digest if it’s direct and to the point.