Re: The cranky thread
Perhaps, as a woman, I can shed some light on this conundrum.
We women, when we have a problem, just want a sympathetic ear and no judgement. It is a bad idea to give anyone advice, man or woman, as even if they ask for it, they usually don't really want it. Even if someone asks, the best thing to say is, I don't know, what do you think you should do ? Telling someone what has worked for you is better.
But women especially just need a good listener. They do not want advice. The best thing to do when a woman tells you her problems is to just listen and then give her a hug. No woman wants a quick fix. If you give her that, she will think you are not listening or taking her seriously. So the best thing to do when a woman tells you her problems is to just listen.