Gender Differences In Emotional Inequality Between Men And Women

Register to read the introduction… According the the ‘colors of love’ presented by John Allan Lee (1973, 1976) men are more romantic lovers (eros) and game playing lovers (ludus). The study by Hendrick et al. proves that these observations demonstrate men are geared towards a more physical kind of love and also have less of an emotional attachment to relationships. This does not mean that men love women less than women love men; they simply have different priorities when it comes to love. In this study, women were found to yearn for a deeper connection, on a friendship level with men. In order to attain a deep level of friendship before the relationship, it will require time. Since men do not place friendship as an important factor in falling in love, it demonstrates once again that falling in love is a quicker, and simpler process for men. Men are constantly found to be more interested in the physical aspect, it seems to be a common reoccurrence in studies. A study of …show more content…
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