Ever had an argument where one person wants to talk things out immediately while the other just needs some space? That’s not just personality......it’s how stress responses are wired. Studies show men are more likely to go into "fight or flight," shutting down or distracting themselves, while women often use "tend and befriend," seeking social support.
This comes from evolutionary psychology,men needed to react fast to threats, while women built community bonds for survival.
So next time you wonder why your partner, friend, or coworker reacts differently to stress, it might just be biology doing its thing.