The one difference that I have found is that women can be more devious and spiteful in their behavior. Generally, their behaviors are very similar in nature to the men's behaviors.
As for the LBS man or woman differences? In my opinion, I have seen a lot of men give up and walk away quicker than women...but that's my opinion over the last 20 years and IRL.
By the way, you might want to do some reading on depression. Women and men tend to handle depression a bit differently and of course, depression is the main ingredient of MLC.
As you stated, each person is unique in how they handle their crisis and so is the LBS. It all depends upon the damage that the MLCer has inflicted on the LBS as to whether they move forward and leave the door open or slam the door shut, lock it and stash the key and never look back.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
