Why do men never pay attention to what is said? (sarcasm)

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It's not just when you talk to them that they don't pay attention, it's even when you write and there are words they could go and re-read if they wanted to double check their understanding but they still don't pay attention nor bother to check their understanding and send you words that prove this.

Not just one man either. Every Single One Of Them.

Last edited by leafplant on 26 Jan 2014, 5:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Women too but I think that's because they don't get what I'm saying.

my husband is a great listener.

A bit ago you corrected me when I commented about feeling that you were generalizing men without recognizing that there are exceptions to 'general male behaviours', but the last part of your post counters that quite strongly.

I am not really sure why you have such issues with "all men", and why it is so difficult for you to see us as individuals instead of some team of ignorant clones.

For reference:

Please clarify which is appropriate, these two statements are not compatible.

Do you ever check your thinking for logic before you post? This will be why I complain about men never listening. How can I possibly see all men as individuals - you need to know someone in person to be able to assess them as an individual, without that, you have to resort to generalisations whether you are trying to make a valid point or just joking (or something in between).

Why is it that the individual known as you consistently complains about not being given due consideration by me?

And you only need to know a few to make a statement such as "Not just one man either. Every Single One Of Them." ?

Would you like me to just sit back as you make sweeping generalizations based on people because they were born with penises? Is that how this works? We just spew generalizations and contradict ourselves and nobody can challenge us? Do you not see irony in criticizing my logic when I am pointing out how inconsistent yours is using direct quotes from you?

If they didn't understand it the first time, why would re-reading it instead of clarifying be the more efficient route?

Sorry, what did you say? I wasn't listening.

Where is this coming from exactly?

Yawn.

Because they aren't your slaves.

I am talking about not paying attention to what is being said.

It isn't slavery, it is basic manners.

example (made up but very similar to the actual conversation)
Me: Yeah, I quite like tangerines and kiwifruit
Him: It's great that you like oranges, they are fantastic fruit.
or
Him: So, apart from kiwifruit, do you like any other fruit?


Me: ?!


things like that

You have a huge cleavage.

I'm always in trouble for not listening, but I have a hard time staying focused.

i have memory problems, but i work super hard to remember all the details .
as for your example, both women and men do that and i can see why that would be irritating

i prefer text based communication for this reason, easier to help me remember and get details imprinted in my memory. though talking outloud has a more easy way of communicating

if thats something that bothers you then keep looking for a guy who is better at it, not all guys are like that. I love listening to a woman tell me stuff and try my hardest to remember it all though i also have add, so its best said vocal talks don't happen around distractions, makes it way harder lol

i've talked to some women that forget stuff i told them >.< i hate having to retell something 4 times