I am interested in studying how gender dynamics work in marriage

Not gender roles, but gender dynamics.
That way I can see how most mysogny and relationship-related frustration stems out.

So what’s a good way to start out with this topic?
Oops, wrong forum.

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Can’t help you with your question, but I can fix this.

Moving thread from GQ to IMHO.

Sounds good to me :smiley:

Perhaps one way to start would be to clarify the difference between gender roles and dynamics for us. I’m not sure I see a difference, and if I did, it may not be the same as what you have in mind.

I’m interested in putting my 2 cents in (married 25 yrs, not bragging) but you need to be way more specific.

30 years married here. Raised two strong independent women.

Perhaps our easily distracted friend could elaborate on just what data he seeks. I can provide anecdotes which might point the way to actual research.

Gender dynamics refers to the relationships and interactions between and among girls, boys, women and men. Gender dynamics are informed by sociocultural ideas about gender and the power relationships that define them. Depending upon how they are manifested, gender dynamics can reinforce or challenge existing norms.

Married almost 25 years and I have no idea what kind of info you are looking to get.

I’ve been married three times and am also wondering.

What you’re really asking is, “What’s it like when boy likes a girl and she likes him back and they start dating?”

Answer: A lot depends on the boy and girl: How they were raised; How old they are; Lots of other things…

Is there someone special you’d like to ask out in school but aren’t quite sure how? If so,** do not** open with: “I’d like to explore the possibility of mutually suitable gender dynamics with you.”

That’s one thing I want to learn. That and sexual/relationship frustration.

How does most relationship frustration ignite?
That’s a big question I have.

Lesson 1.

Use smaller words and ask more direct questions. ex. If you want to ask about dating, say so. Don’t bullshit around the bush with “gender dynamics”. It doesn’t mean what you think it means and you won’t learn anything by trying to sound more clever than you are.

Everyone gets sick and tired of everyone else’s shit after a while.

What do people value the most in relationships?

Ask a dozen people and get a dozen answers.

For me: I value tenderness, respect, partnership, and a sense that we are facing the world together.

One data point for your study:

My wife and I are different genders and we have pretty good dynamics.

There is no ONE thing and a lot depends on the kind of relationship you’re looking for.

Also, different people put different priorities on different attributes.

Me, I value: trust, respect, honesty, intellectual and physical attraction. Fairly common qualities in good long term relationships.

Fairwell.
If I can think another reasonable question I will ask it.

With communication and a willingness to listen and evolve this doesn’t have to be a big issue.