Are men more forgiving than women?

Naturally I agree Humbug! LOL. I have found that some women struggle to admit that they can be in the wrong at times - but then I've met a few men with a similar trait. I think that men prefer to just tick along whereas women have a greater sense of urgency. However, I will cut corners whereas the Boss will do the job properly redoing it again if necessary. I am trying to learn greater patience though. As for forgiving. I don't hold grudges and I am friendly with people that have caused me great offence in the past. Life's too short I think.

Well i guess that is right. I mean i have seen how originated women are and maybe because women are more emotional hence the tendency really is that me forget rather faster than us women. Does that mean they germ over things pretty quickly?? Hmmm. have

I don't think so my dear. I mean, it isn't my observation that men are more forgiving than women. You as a mother should have known that because as a mother, you have the heart to be more forgiving when your children did something wrong. Women tend to be soft hearted and tend to be forgiving even to their partners. Men on the other hand are not emotional and doesn't know how to express their emotions that is why we thought they are forgiving, but they are not.

I think women are more forgiving than because women forgive even if the other party is not asking for an apology. Women also admits their mistakes easily and ask for forgiveness while men wouldn't even if it is their fault. They seem to find it hard to say "I'm sorry". Instead what they will do is to show that they admit they're mistakes by being so sweet and caring afterwards. And women will accept that as a way of saying sorry. So, i'd say that women are more forgiving.

I dont think i'm that good in forgiving --- it depends on the person who hurts though.I would never forget those who play around...such a mean thing to do!

yes, men have so kind heart. And men can forgive them life partners faster than women. Because the night time is the weak point for men. They can hold the women legs also.... (with love only.. so men are great, hahaha, i am kidding, women are more great than men, because the word mother is ultimate).

I think there is a difference of emotional investment. A woman tends to invest more emotionally so her feeling of betrayal is greater. When a man emotionally invests, as in gets married and deeply loving a woman, then he feels very betrayed and is a lot less forgiving if she strays. I find (as a woman) that other women do tend to emotionally invest more quickly and deeply than men, and I think its part of our genetic heritage that makes us do it. Its why women confide in other women, because of the emotional need to invest. It is what knits the mother to a child, to her mate, and family members. Most men on the other hand, tend to form a different sort of alliance system, still based on trust, but not so much on emotions. Hence, if they feel another man is sorry for a breach of trust, they are more likely to trust him again than if they had that emotional investment in the person who betrayed them.

No i dont think so i feel woman are more forgiving and have put up with alot more from men.

Hi Humbug, But I have a different notion on this subject. Men are more arrogant and revenging sort of towards one he has had a fight or something unpleasant. But women are more forgiving. If you know two women fighting verbally and staying on non taking terms for a long time they would forget everything and be friends again. Therefore there is a saying that do not talk ill of other woman for it could reach the target by any means. This is my experience only.

Do you think men are more forgiving than women? Perhaps, but it is my thinking that "some" men are not as emotional as women and will not allow to tell others about certain aspects of their lives. I suspect that there are an equal amount of men and or women who can be more forgiving, and I base this simply by my observations with people I know directly. I do know some very sensitive men and also some very bull headed women. So it is possible, but are they expressing their true inner feelings though.