Dating Over 50: 10 Telling Things Men Wish Women Knew About the Way They Think!

What do men wish women knew about the way they think? Good question! “What men think” remains a tantalizing topic for women dating over 50 who want to better understand the mind of a man. Robert Manni, host of Guy’s Guy Radio, weighs in on 10 telling things men wish women knew, and why! Do men really appreciate flower arrangements??

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[jcnlaw]

17:04 Robert makes a great point. Relationships have been ruined over minor things. In my experience as a divorce lawyer, in many relationships, the real issues are not usually the ones couples are fighting about. There is usually some deeper resentment or disconnect.

[dwayneheeter]

If my Lady takes time and care with anything, i.e. centerpiece, shopping finds, then I know to compliment her. It's important to her and she is important to me ❤️🙏

[blackmask]

I am very surprised Respect was not a part of this list. This is the most valued thing for a man.

[lckendel]

Women don’t want men to solve their problems, but we want them to care about our problems and take them seriously. That in itself is admittedly a lot to ask.

[joerockhead]

'relationships have ended on really small things'. well said, Robert. Thanks, Silke, & Robert. I enjoyed this episode.

[Wildevis]

Yes to the nitpicking and leaving the past where it belongs. If something bothers you, talk it out, do not wait days/weeks/months, then it is just vindictive. And yes, do not get angry or offended if he does not notice the flowers and nice small things, do it for yourself and if he also enjoys it, that's a bonus

[shellshelly]

Great point Robert. In ANY relationship, romance, friendship and with children, RESPECT is number one!!

[atombombtom]

The thought that Men can't cry, in other words that we have an enforced range of acceptable emotions, is utterly absurd. If I am listening to the "Lincoln Portrait" by Aaron Copeland, thinking about the birth of my children, or the death of a friend, I am tearing up for sure. Any woman, or person for that matter, who can't accept that will turn my tears into pity as I move on...having just dodged a bullet. Thanks Silke

[dwayneheeter]

Show each other grace too 🙏. We are all human.

[kostasplaneart]

your guests help a lot with the interviews and books that they published!!! I wish our world to have been more easy, sompler and more friendly like it was in the 70's....!!! Please keep up the good work!!!

[salingman]

Silke,
Can you talk about
‘ going to bed on the first date ‘ after enjoying a great first date and drinking too much and getting carried away with each other …
and how to come back from that ..
and make him understand that you are not looking for a hookup, but you are indeed looking for Love .
And how to fix that on your second date ?

Love your show fabulous woman !

Signed,
Love at 50 🍓

[tangonista]

Brutal honesty is brutal and therefore hurtful. It’s not necessary to be brutal in order to be honest. Often people aren’t interested in listening to brutal words wether true or not. Sometimes people don’t want to hear the truth because it hard to hear even when judiciously dispensed…. Just saying.

[ssiegreen]

Curious question about the crying bit - I know for me personally - tears often come but I don't consider myself crying when they do.

For me tears sometimes come when I am amused or happy, or when I get emotional in a loving way. They also come when I am sad or look back at sad memories. I don't consider either of these to be "true crying". Crying for me is when tears come when I am in extreme emotional or even physical pain or being very angry or furious - and that is always accompanied by sobs or similar noises. I "cry" very seldom - but I "tear up" occasionally - and I have a clear and distinguished line between the both types.

I wonder if other women experience and differentiate this the same way - and also - if men do. I also wonder if men misconstrue "tearing up" and get it mixed up with actual crying? Perhaps this is one of the reasons why men are so ambivalent when women produce tears. Guys - for most of us women it is an involuntary bodily function - and more often than not, not done on purpose or used to influence you in any way or shape.

Feedback please!

[sesvaoffice]

yes, be grateful you have a partner who you love and loves you and makes you happy, even if they do annoy you sometimes. Every day is a blessing that once they're gone (passed) you would give anything to be able to have them back. You'd relish being able to experience those minor irritating habits again. Wish I'd been able to put things in perspective earlier.

[DD-icbd]

😂😅 dependability can sound like a dog, BUT look how much people LOVE their dogs and #1 reason is the dependability of their admiration and love for us!!;)))
Great segment Silke and Robert, thank you!!❤❤

[davedove]

I think what the one guy meant is that men like to be known as reliable, but we don't like being taken for granted.

[lckendel]

While it’s true that small things can end a relationship, sometimes it’s the big things that keep coming back. You can choose to stay in the relationship in spite of something you had to forgive. But if you keep bringing it up, did you really forgive it? If you can’t abide something, you have to go. If you choose to stay, you have to let it go.

[shellshelly]

Seriously, I have had two men in my life that definitely noticed a centerpiece/Flowers on the table. I found it to be surprising and very sweet.❤

[joedonlewis]

This crying thing is something new. Those times are when women should be most supportive, and proud.
I never cry at sad things. It's a cruel world. I do often tremble and cry at heroic, glorious and holy things, and sometimes when something is very beautiful. I think big micks are known for that.
I would caution women to be respectful when men are emotionally charged. Those emotions can be turned into furious anger on a dime.
Here are some men crying. I wouldn't laugh at them.

[terrangelica]

Libran and Taurean men appreciate beauty in any form and I’ve had many male friends posting photos of flowers in gardens and flower arrangements on their FB pages. 😁