Women Keep Eye Contact 4 Times Longer
 
The differences between men and women go far beyond the obvious. Take for example the matter of eye contact. On average, women maintain direct eye contact while speaking for twelve seconds vs. a man maintaining eye contact for three seconds. 
 
Wow! Ladies, think about the last time you carried on a conversation with your husband. You likely maintained direct eye contact with him for several seconds at a time, before looking down or somewhere else in the room, but then returning to direct eye contact for several more seconds. But did your husband do that? Not likely.

 

Women can tend to misinterpret the man's looking away. If it were another woman, it might imply disinterest, non-caring, or boredom.
 
Experiment with something. What if you were to change your approach by only maintaining direct eye contact with him for a couple of brief seconds, perhaps looking away more often so he doesn't feel like he's been placed under a microscope? If you've ever experienced the feeling that comes with being stared at by someone for what seems like a very long time, you can then better understand how your husband or partner feels in these situations.
 
Men, think about the last time you were speaking with your wife or partner. How often did you look away, look down at your feet or back at the television or newspaper, while conversing with her? Is it any wonder then that she thinks you aren't listening to her? She may even begin to raise the tone and volume of her voice to make sure you are even hearing her speak to you. 
 
Men, try this. What if you were to change your approach by increasing the number of seconds you maintain direct eye contact with her, perhaps giving some verbal signals to signify to her that you really are listening, occasionally leaning in towards her and physically touching her during conversation? She will love it! And she will love YOU even more because she will know you are paying close attention to her every word, and won't feel as though she's being ignored.

From the website: Tell It Like It Is.Net

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