Men roasted for how they interact with their friends: ‘The lack of curiosity is alarming’

Women are sharing videos of male partners recounting stories about friends but having few details when asked follow-up questions. The trend, labelled “POV: Men”, has prompted discussion about whether this reflects different conversational habits and what people remember.

Counsellor Maritsa Yzaguirre-Kelley says some men tend to retain the main outcome of a story, while their partners may listen for sequence, motives and emotional detail. She suggests that information not given much attention or emotional weight may not be stored in long-term memory, and that some people ask questions to build connection while others focus on exchanging information. The article illustrates the trend with a newly engaged New Jersey couple, Phoebe and Dan, whose videos playfully highlight these differences.