"The Ick": 30 Things Women Do That Make Them Less Attractive To Guys

We got in touch with u/Diligent-Log6805 and the Redditor agreed to have a chat with us about his post.

"Just before I asked that question, [I was talking to someone] about a relative who's had a series of failed relationships and we were wondering whether she or her boyfriends were the problem. So I went to Reddit to ask," he told Bored Panda.

And the discussion took off. It now has 18.8K upvotes and 13.5K comments.

When asked about any topics that stood out to him in the thread, u/Diligent-Log6805 said, "There seemed to be a pattern where guys feel like women give nonverbal cues and expect men to correctly interpret those cues instead of clearly saying what's on their minds."

"This leads to a lot of miscommunication."

"Personally, I think communication is key to harmonious relationships between men and women, especially when there's a disagreement," u/Diligent-Log6805 added. "Basically, try to at least talk and let each other know how you feel about something."

"Lastly a little empathy and patience goes a long way in fostering harmonious interactions between men and women."

To get around these barriers and allow men and women foster harmonious relationships, u/Diligent-Log6805, who is a husband and a father himself, believes that communication is key. Especially when there's a disagreement.

"Basically, try to at least talk and let each other know how you feel about something. [Also,] a little empathy and patience go a long way," he added.

That's true. While all relationships are different and each one has its own unique ups and downs, being able to talk to your partner means that you'll be able to share your worries, show support for one another, and work together to handle conflict more effectively.

According to Dr. John Gottman, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Gottman Institute, a couple's communication pattern can even predict how successful a relationship will be.

This can also translate to our overall well-being. For example, one study found that when people feel that their partner values them, they are more likely to sleep better.