Facts About The Male Brain

Ladies, know this: behind your man’s tough exterior is a sensitive, emotional guy. According to neuro-psychiatrist Dr. Louann Brizendine, most of what we think about the way men are wired simply isn’t true. So, here are the facts about how guys really think, from her book The Male Brain:
First: Men are more vulnerable to loneliness. Being lonely is bad for everyone, but it takes a bigger toll on the social circuits in a man’s brain. Male loners perceive everything as a threat, and that means they have higher blood pressure, and an increased risk of alcoholism and depression.
The 2nd thing every woman should now about the male brain: We’re focused on solutions. Most guys know that when their wife or girlfriend is telling them about a problem, they should just listen and not offer suggestions. Brizendine says that men just can’t help it. The part of our brains responsible for feeling empathy does respond when you share a problem. Then the problem-solving region takes over, and we go into “fix-it” mode.
Man fact #3: Being a dad makes the male brain better. Fathers-to-be go through hormone changes just like expectant mothers. Their testosterone levels decrease while levels of bonding hormones like prolactin and oxytocin go up. That’s a good thing for our kids. When dads play with their children, it helps kids learn, increases their confidence, and prepares them for the real world.
Here’s one last fact about the male brain: Men are more emotional than women! As infants, the emotional centers of a boy’s brain are more active than a girl’s. MRI research shows that this remains true into adulthood. Guys just seem like they’re less emotional because they learn to hide their feelings as they grow up.
Want to learn more? Check out The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine.