A review of research on couple communication in the 1990s strongly suggests that men and women respond almost identically to negative affect in close relationships.

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Research on couple communication from the 1990s indicates significant gender differences in how men and women respond to negative affect in close relationships, with women more likely to engage in and initiate discussions about relationship issues, while men may withdraw or avoid such discussions.

A Review of Research on Couple Communication in the 1990s