I think we all know that men and women are different in many ways; think Venus and Mars.  Some of these differences benefit Homo sapiens.  Women can find small items hidden in a crowded drawer, men can not.  Men can carry heavy objects, women not so much.  Unfortunately some of those differences seem to undermine the human race.  Women love to talk about their problems, men don’t enjoy just listening (they actually think we want a solution!)  Men think the day’s work is over as soon as they leave their jobs, women think the day’s work is over when they get into bed.  Men think that sex is a staple, women think that it’s a bonus.  Now this last alone may not sound like such a bad thing; but just keep reading.

• If a man feels depressed, sex makes him feel better.  If a woman feels depressed even the suggestion of sex can send her into a downward spiral.
• If a man feels angry, sex makes him feel better.  If a woman is angry even the suggestion of sex can provoke a Bobbitt moment!
• If a man is tired, sex makes him sleep better.  If a woman is tired even the suggestion of sex is a huge mistake!
• If a man feels overwhelmed by life, sex makes things look better.  If a woman feels overwhelmed by life even the suggestion of sex is like another nail in the coffin.
• If a man is anxious, sex calms him down.  If a woman is anxious even the suggestion of sex compounds that anxiety.
• If a man is happy, sex makes him happier.  If a woman is happy a suggestion of sex may be acceptable but she’d rather go shopping!

The differences in how we perceive sex and our sexual needs can turn a long-term relationship into a train wreck but it doesn’t have to.  We need to admit our differences and accept them.   Women need to accept the fact that sex is a determining factor in a man’s quality of life; and men need to always remember the phrase:  “A happy wife is a happy life.”