What She Says, What He Says

From The Male/female Communication Gap:

She says – She Means

• We need = I want
• It’s your decision = The correct decision should be obvious by now.
• Do what you want = You’ll pay for this later.
• We need to talk = I need to complain
• Sure... go ahead = I don’t want you to.
• I’m not upset = Of course I’m upset, you moron!
• You’re ... so manly = You need a shave and you sweat a lot.
• I want new curtains = and carpeting, and furniture, and wallpaper.....
• Hang the picture there = NO, I mean hang it THERE!

He Says – He Means

• “I’m hungry.” = I’m hungry.
• “I’m sleepy.” = I’m sleepy.
• “I’m tired.” = I’m tired.
• “Do you want to go to a movie?” = I’d eventually like to have sex with you.
• “Nice dress!” = Nice cleavage!
• “What’s wrong?” = I don’t see why you are making such a big deal out of this.
• “What’s wrong?” = What meaningless self-inflicted psychological trauma are you going through now?
• (while shopping) “I like that one better.” = Pick any freakin’ dress and let’s go home!

Philipp Lenssen on Thursday, Feb 9 2006 reg. Male/female communication.