Another men vs. women thread.

Truly women access both sides of the brain at all times. It is amazing that they can be straighten things out with the mess at the bank and comforting a small child while that are cooking dinner. I try to get women to understand that for a guy moving from work mode to relationship mode is a long journey through many rooms and doors. Ladies, imagine if you had to get your shoes and coat on and go out to the busy street each time you wanted to have a relationship talk. It is not that we do not want to say sweet things in your ear, it is just that it's a long journey there and then back again. We would really like to just stick with what we were doing. Work, ball game on tv or reading the paper. And to be truthful we will probably not understand what you are talking about or why it had to be talked about right now anyway.
 

Jondalar7 said:
Truly women access both sides of the brain at all times. It is amazing that they can be straighten things out with the mess at the bank and comforting a small child while that are cooking dinner. I try to get women to understand that for a guy moving from work mode to relationship mode is a long journey through many rooms and doors. Ladies, imagine if you had to get your shoes and coat on and go out to the busy street each time you wanted to have a relationship talk. It is not that we do not want to say sweet things in your ear, it is just that it's a long journey there and then back again. We would really like to just stick with what we were doing. Work, ball game on tv or reading the paper. And to be truthful we will probably not understand what you are talking about or why it had to be talked about right now anyway.
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The "How are you feeling" question you might encounter, when the truth is you were probably feeling just as you always do, I.e. "Okay", until someone asked you and made you doubt it, (or the " Why don't you ever ask how I'm feeling, or consider how I'm feeling" question too, gets you going doesn't it!).
 
Jondalar7 said:
Truly women access both sides of the brain at all times. It is amazing that they can be straighten things out with the mess at the bank and comforting a small child while that are cooking dinner. I try to get women to understand that for a guy moving from work mode to relationship mode is a long journey through many rooms and doors. Ladies, imagine if you had to get your shoes and coat on and go out to the busy street each time you wanted to have a relationship talk. It is not that we do not want to say sweet things in your ear, it is just that it's a long journey there and then back again. We would really like to just stick with what we were doing. Work, ball game on tv or reading the paper. And to be truthful we will probably not understand what you are talking about or why it had to be talked about right now anyway.
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I think this song by Peggy Lee summarizes things pretty clearly:

"Peggy Lee I'm A Woman" (Original Song + Lyrics) - YouTube
 

True story X 2: Well kinda.


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Me: Snorrrt, snofff, snooook.

Wife #1: Christ shadup already you farthead

Me: Snooook, snofff, snorrrt.

Wife #1: I want a divorce.

Me: Fix me a sandwich first.


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Me: Snorrrt, snofff, snoook.

Wife #2: Jesus shut yer yap already you worthless crust bag!!!!!

Me: snofff, snoook, snorrrt.

Wife #2: I want a divorce!!!!!

Me: Take the brats, the car and the bank books but leave the dog and the TV remote.
 
Oris Borloff said:
Would the genders perhaps have differing treatment protocols based on gender bias, like women maybe have been given medications less often? Just curious.
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I don't have any personal knowledge of administering medication with gender as a factor. I don't remember any great difference in the meds women got vs. men. Without data to back it up, I would say meds were individualized, and gender was not a factor in the dosage, or kind.
 
One thing I can say was that there was a stark difference in an female ward, and a male ward. Most of the times, on the male side the TV would be off, and you could hear a pin drop. In contrast to the female side, which was loud, radios, TVs, (friendly)yelling, loud talking, and it seemed like there was always a dispute going on some where. When the women had disagreements, it went on for days. On the male side, it was one punch and it was over.
 
If you go to a Salsa dancing class you will be shown how to place your hand so the lady can lap her hand over yours, ("without gripping, else you're in trouble when you spin, and it kills your arm").

The man is supposed to "lead" by moving his hand forward or back etc., and you're on your way, however, every now and again the instructors give the chance for roles to be reversed, the ladies leading the men into the spins or whatever other move it might be, ("The catapult ", "The First Move" etc.).

I have to tell you just how awkward and unnatural I found being lead by a woman, (though I'd guess I've spent my life being "lead up the garden path" by women!).

There you go, "men versus women" on the Salsa dance floor! :)
 
debrakay said:
I'm new here but decided to butt in. I read or heard sometime ago that the female brain fires throughout the entire brain, across hemispheres all the time while a man's brain only fires in certain parts of the brain. I believe that the female brain is always doing something while the male brain has time to just relax. There was a female comedian that did a bit about men's brains and the thought boxes they use. Females don't have those boxes and everything goes all the time. 🤪
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Is this why women are better at multi-tasking?
There are those who are trying to create a gender-less society....not going to happen!
 
How to please a woman:
Love her,
Die for her,
Take her to dinner.
Miss the game for her.
Buy her expensive jewellery.
Be interested in what she has to say.

How to please a man:
Show up naked,
bring beer.


"Jane, if I died, would you marry again?" "Yes." "And would you let him into my house?" "Sure." "Would he use my golf clubs?" "Nope." "Really? Why not?" "Because he's left-handed."

THREE WISE WOMEN: You do know... what would have happened if it had been three wise women instead of three wise men, don't you? They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole and brought practical gifts.

A man bought a Mercedes and took it out on the interstate late that night for a test drive. To see what she could do he decided to open her up. As the needle went pass 90 mph he suddenly saw flashing lights behind him. Thinking that a police car couldn’t keep up with a Mercedes he rapidly sped up to 100, then 110 and finally to 120 with the flashing lights still behind him. Finally, he came to his senses and pulled over. After a minute or two a big grumpy police officer came up to the car and after taking his licence and registration said “I’ve had a really tough shift and this is my last pull-over. I don’t want any more paper work tonight, so if you can give me an excuse for your excessive speed that I haven’t heard, I’ll let you go.”

The man said “Well, last week my wife ran off with a police officer, and I was afraid you were trying to give her back.”
"Have a good day Sir, but mind how you go."
 
Gaer said:
I remember growing up in Montana and most all the men only said "Yup" and "Nope".
Not kidding! One of the reasons I never wanted to marry a rancher!
"Strong and silent" ? Didn't cut it for me. hahaha!
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I should have known better but did marry the man who said "yep" and "nope". This retirement is going to be pretty quiet at my house. But now I have a forum to type on. LOL!
 
mellowyellow said:
Just look at the tv program preferences, males: UFC, boxing, hunting, sports. Females: Real Housewives, family, crafts, cooking, romantic movies etc. But it seems to work okay, although two tv's in the household might be a good idea. :) I would never expect hubby to watch the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills/Orange County, it would kill him stone dead.:)
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I am very thankful for my 2 story house! He wants the heat at 75+ degrees. I prefer under 70 degrees. He only watches news. I prefer movies or anything without commercials. I like to read. He likes to sleep. I like music. He likes silence. After 38 years we are still learning and now with me just retired we are learning more.
 
At this time, unisex wards were common in large psych. hospitals. When it was determined that wards would no longer be unisex, the patients were told about the new policy. The reaction was not what I expected. They thought this was the worst decision ever. Who in the hell wanted a male (female) on the unit?????????? The women were calling their state legislators. The guys planned to swipe a state owned van, and drive to NYC's Belview Hosp. to be admitted. They heard Belview was a respected psych. hospital, so they surely wouldn't have this females on the ward nonsense. ( They were close to getting their hands on the van. They almost got the keys.). The women and men attended the same activities, sessions, ate in the same dining room, so off the ward there was no gender isolation. They just didn't want the other gender on their ward. In fact, they hated it.
BTW, when the genders were put together, the males were in one section of the unit and females in another. But the unit became more like an all male unit, it was way quieter then a female unit. There was noticeably much less noise than when it was an all female unit.
 
fuzzybuddy said:
At this time, unisex wards were common in large psych. hospitals. When it was determined that wards would no longer be unisex, the patients were told about the new policy. The reaction was not what I expected. They thought this was the worst decision ever. Who in the hell wanted a male (female) on the unit?????????? The women were calling their state legislators. The guys planned to swipe a state owned van, and drive to NYC's Belview Hosp. to be admitted. They heard Belview was a respected psych. hospital, so they surely wouldn't have this females on the ward nonsense. ( They were close to getting their hands on the van. They almost got the keys.). The women and men attended the same activities, sessions, ate in the same dining room, so off the ward there was no gender isolation. They just didn't want the other gender on their ward. In fact, they hated it.
BTW, when the genders were put together, the males were in one section of the unit and females in another. But the unit became more like an all male unit, it was way quieter then a female unit. There was noticeably much less noise than when it was an all female unit.
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When we really want to have fun it is BOYS NIGHT out or GIRLS NIGHT out. In a same sex group we can be real. In my army unit there was and enlisted gal and a female officer. As for us guys we always knew where the girls were. If they came near the guys behavior changed. Both were older than most of the guys so it was not about changing to impress them. I think it is the same with gals. Do we really want the other sex to know the real us?? I know that through out my life, Most of the time, I do less stupid shit if there is a woman around.
 
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DaveA said:
And when I occasionally do think of something - - - - -I've usually forgot whatever it was, a few moments later.
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My mother in law used to talk about the positive side of forgetting things, how it helps us move on, stops our brains being filled with stuff so we can better deal with what matters when it comes along, and I think I've now read scientists have come to the same conclusion about the need to forget stuff, (I say "think", because I'm never 100% sure I've remembered their argument accurately?).

"On the other hand", my soon to be ex-wife, when she left after seven years of marriage knew every item in our house given by either sides families at our wedding, that was how good her memory was for those details I'd almost completely forgotten, (would it be true to say only a woman might think that is important, or was my ex even more extraordinary than she's proved herself to be :). ?)..
 
Reading through this thread I agree, for the most, women tend to be more social BUT I have to say I knew men who LOVED to be the center of attention and it was hard to get a word in edgewise:D
 
DaveA said:
I'm totally missing any connection with your post. We were speaking of the ability to recall from whom and when we received gifts and household objects.
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Apologies, I thought I was talking about a nightmare ex, remembering every item given by one or other side of the family being just one attribute, everything else you'd done she didn't like during a seven year marriage, or ten year relationship all stored up to use against you when the mood took her, (oh yes and "moody" too!). :)
"Carry on discussing women with better memories than men without me".
 
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Serenity4321 said:
Reading through this thread I agree, for the most, women tend to be more social BUT I have to say I knew men who LOVED to be the center of attention and it was hard to get a word in edgewise:D
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Indeed, there are numerous such men out there waiting to "inflict themselves on the unsuspecting"! :(
One thing springs to my mind concerning partners/spouses etc., once you start to see each other as being in competition your relationship is probably in trouble, and its very wearing, (I'm not talking about mickey taking or joshing here, but seriously trying to outdo the other).
 

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