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<\/p><\/div>"} 1 Interpret male emotions. Male emotions are a lot less complex than female emotions. They know what they want and what they don't want, and they scare easily. Guys do not normally discuss feelings and are rarely emotionally open unless they are extremely comfortable with you. In many societies, men avoid revealing their feelings so that they can feel as though they're in control.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 2 Learn the meaning behind the words. Some men will come out and answer "yes" and "no" to your questions, but others won't. If you want them to do something, they may say "yes" when they don't want to. You should know him well enough to figure out whether he's saying "yes" just to please you or "yes" because it's something he wants to do. He won't be mad if you don't figure it out, but he may resent it and feel as though he's being controlled.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 3 Keep your requests simple. For example, suppose that you are bringing in groceries while he's watching the game on TV. If you want help, say something like, "Do you want me to wait until the commercial to finish bringing stuff in?" or "Will you take a break and help me bring in these bags?" Don't launch into a long discussion about how he's not noticing that you need help or that it makes you feel neglected, how he's never attentive to your needs, etc., because he'll immediately tune you out. Keep it direct and simple, and you're more likely to get your way.