Sex, Lies and Conversation

Sex, Lies and Conversation



Sex, Lies and Conversation

Deborah Tannen the article, Sex, Lies, and conversation" is about how differently men and women perceive conversation in their relationship. She states that lack of conversation is wreaking havoc within marriages. This is due to the fact that men and women have very different expectations of communication.

Tannen describes how differences in communication start in the childhood socialization. For young girls, conversation is the cornerstone of friendship. By sharing secrets, thoughts feelings, and impressions, girls and women build intimacy in their relationships. Where as young boys build relationships by doing things together. ...