Whether it's a boyfriend, a brother or a friend, we all know a guy who is a "bad listener". And no, it's not because they're upset.

In fact, there are studies that show that there are several reasons why men may have "problems" in this area. It seems that in many cases, men's brains simply hear a woman's voice differently.

Below, find some facts related to the male brain and their listening abilities

Female voices make men's body work harder

One study finds that men react differently to female voices. Men have less activity in some parts of their brain when other men talk.

In fact, men's brains had to work harder to "decipher" and understand what women were saying. This means that men may find it more difficult to understand what women are trying to say.

Women's voices are more complex

The difference between the voices of women and men is essential in this regard:

When women speak, they use far more sounds than men and tend to speak in a more melodic way. These 2 factors can make it tricky for men's brains to quickly understand what women are saying, as there is more to decipher.

A myth: Women talk more!

The stereotype that women talk more than men is an urban myth, according to a study . In fact, it seems that men and women speak approximately the same amount and context is just as important. The study showed that in some circumstances, men spoke more than women, and in others, women spoke more than men. So maybe it’s time to let go of this stereotype.

Source: Frontiers in Neuroscience, Bright Side