The mating article was very interesting and provided information that is relatable to many people. There are certain claims about how each gender acts during certain stages of the relationship. These claims seemed to have some truth to them but not every person acts the same when it comes to relationships. I believe that modern society and the media has depicted the role of men and women in sexual conflict. As men we are expected to act and feel in a certain way to express our masculinity. Women, unlike men, are expected to be sensitive and emotional. The difference in the two genders causes the sexual conflict that is seen in relationships. There are many ways that men and women upset each other in a relationship. Sometimes it is because of the commitment in a relationship. Women want to keep their romance alive and dedicate their time to the relationship, while men are lazy at home or spending too much time with the guys. The issue of trust is also a big cause for conflict. The woman may assume her partner is being unfaithful and the man may be controlling. The man is controlling because he doesn’t want her to do things the he believes will lead her to being unfaithful. These typical situations are seen in many relationships and are due to the way men and women learned to think in relationships.