Desirae, is so right with this. I find they can say or do something, honestly without thinking before they open their mouth, and then have not a clue of the affect on others.
I have noticed as we get older (at least my husband and I)that he has become more compassionate or perhaps, after being together for so long,I've toughened to his lack of compassion?? I don't know, they are complicated like they say us, women, are.