The woman,in the example,may specifically tell her partner how to meet her needs instead of assuming he will by instinct.She could say,"I need you to listen to my day,but not solve my problem.I just need someone to listen right now."By listening with sensitivity,and not in a problem-solving manner,his behavior makes the woman feel valued and understood. Above all else,acceptance is the first step in improving the communication.Men and women must make an effort to understand and accept the varied manner in which one another expresses ideas and feelings.Unless both parties feel a sense of security and trust, any possibility of good communication fades. http://www.ehow.comThe woman, in the example, may specifically tell her partner how to meet her needs instead of assuming he will by instinct. She could say, "I need you to listen to my day, but not solve my problem. I just need someone to listen right now." By listening with sensitivity, and not in a problem-solving manner, his behavior makes the woman feel valued and understood. Above all else, acceptance is the first step in improving the communication. Men and women must make an effort to understand and accept the varied manner in which one another expresses ideas and feelings. Unless both parties feel a sense of security and trust, any possibility of good communication fades. http://www.ehow.com