Wiener Neustadt, AT — Millions of women live with and love a man, constantly curious about his thoughts and desires. In an age where communication is key, one innovative app is bridging the gap between women and their often non-communicative male counterparts. HimSpeak is a phone app designed to translate the incoherent grunts, enigmatic squints, and indistinguishable body language of men into clear, verbal communication.
Imagine that she's trying to engage her partner in a discussion about dinner with her parents, and he responds with a vague grunt and a shrug. She can simply point her phone's camera at him, and the app deciphers those cryptic signals into a coherent response: "I'd rather be covered with barbecue sauce and thrown to a pack of hyenas."
The concept for the app came from Austrian speech pathologist Khriztina Wasersagt, who was inspired by her work with nonverbal children. She wondered if men could communicate better through an assistive device, much like children use crayons to express themselves.
Wasersagt started by recording familiar phrases and syncing them with the app. Initially, there were no results, but her boyfriend soon started responding, marking the beginning of a communication revolution. His first decoded grunt was translated to: "I need to go outside."
Wasersagt's blog and social media exploded with interest. The concept recalls historical attempts at translating non-verbal communication with animals like the famous Clever Hans, a horse who seemed to do math but was actually responding to subtle human cues.
Despite early skepticism, the popularity of HimSpeak skyrocketed, attracting partners worldwide. Inspired by Wasersagt, Alexa DeSoto taught her partner, Renaldo, to communicate with over 100 phrases. Their progress, documented on social media, went viral. Renaldo used these translated phrases in novel ways, showcasing potential understanding beyond simply "eat", "sex" and "sleep."
However, skeptics insist this doesn't prove men use a language similar to women's. Former Jeopardy champion and homeless ventriliquist Wynne D'breaker argues that males have their own unique ways of communicating and that using an app doesn't necessarily reflect human-like language. For instance, a man nudging his partner for intercourse is a clear and effective communication method.
Ultimately, Khriztina Wasersagt believes that while HimSpeak won't replace body language, it enriches the bond between couples, providing additional clarity in their communication. Through patience, repetition, and innovative thinking, women are finding new ways to connect with their men, opening up fascinating avenues for understanding and communication.