Men are systemizers, organizers, action takers and problem solvers in times of grief. Women are externally emotional, empathetic, more likely to seek support from others.
Our brains are marinated in gender specific hormones which trigger different responses in men and women in emotional times.
In the tragic case of child lose, men and women will grieve equally, but in different manners. Understanding your partner can be very important in working through the pains of grief. Understanding you are "normal" during these times of stress in paramount to healing!!!
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