How to Understand Gender Differences (Not the Physical Kind!)

Men and women are drawn to each other (for the most part), but even with similar likes and dislikes (“Oh, you like Chinese food, too!” “Wow!” “How cool is that?”) they’re still two very different creatures. I personally think that if both genders accepted and worked WITH the differences, life would be so much simpler. Those of you out there who have a couple of siblings or more of the opposite sex may be way ahead of the game!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Just good observation

1. Most women want to be listened to and talk or “air out” their problems or what’s bugging them. Most men DO NOT. They believe “talk is cheap” and that it doesn’t solve anything (They DO have a point here, ladies). Men instantly look for solutions. If you keep talking on and on, after a while, they’ll clearly tune you out!
2. Men DO NOT want to be “improved upon”; They’ll feel like you’re trying to control or “run” them. They want to be accepted as is. But most women are always thinking “I can change him for the better”, or “I can whip that dog into shape”. Sometimes a woman CAN totally change a man, but MOST times, no. If he was a low-down slug when you met and dated him, that will probably not change once you’re married (or closely involved).
3. When under stress, most women want to “Talk And Share Feelings” with friends, family and EVERYONE. Now some men may do this, but MOST men DON’T. Most men want to be alone AND left alone for a while, retreat to a private place, “lick their wounds”, clear their heads, and take ACTION.
4. Married men tend to get less concerned with family life over time; their wives take on more of the responsibilities. This is because men get tired of being accused of not contributing. They believe they DO, even if it’s a small thing like taking out the garbage.
5. Women will look men straight in the eye when talking because they’re totally trusting (for the most part). Most men are not and look in another direction.