According to Dr. Brizendine females have a larger prefrontal cortex, insula, and ACC – all areas that relate to empathy, sensing our own bodies, and considering other people’s mental states. Men have larger amygdala’s – the area that deals with fight-or-flight, automatic response, survival needs and emotions. 
Knowing our strengths and predispositions can lead to more patience and consciousness around communication.
What could you notice about your approach if you knew the person you were speaking to was predisposed to a threat response? What could you notice about your tone or phrasing if you knew the other person leaned towards understanding your feelings and motivations?
How might you interact more consciously today with the opposite sex?
If you want to learn more about the stories we each carry unique to our gender, upbringing, and experiences, consider reading some sample chapters of New Beliefs, New Brain
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