What don't you understand about the opposite sex?
When the girls and I often get together we often gossip about what we don’t understand about the opposite sex whether it is about our boyfriends, our brothers or our fathers. I am sure when the blokes have their own bonding sessions; they question the actions of their female associates.
When I was doing breakfast radio, we raised the topic of ‘what don’t you understand about the opposite sex?’ The switchboard was flooded with calls from both men and women who wanted to question the actions of the other sex.
The most common question for men was why did women go to the bathroom in pairs or packs? Well it’s a no brainer for me – I answered simply that we went in there to gossip about men and possibly some of us don’t like doing things on our own.
Another question that came up for the men was why do we use the word 'nothing' when they ask what's wrong? Clearly there is something wrong but instead women lie making the man ask more questions to find out the problem.
Most women who called questioned why men had to out do each other and it is something I always wonder. My Dad is best mates with his neighbor but they are continually in competition with each other – who has the biggest tools, who has the best garden, who has the better television! It is completely entertaining to watch but why do men spend most of their lives trying to have their egos stroked?
A couple of more work colleagues, often complain about the double standards men have as well. For example, women often compromise and do an activity that the man wants to do (of course, to spend quality time with them) but when the situation is reversed the man always has an excuse why he can't partake in the woman's activity. Double standards!!!
What then, don't you understand about the opposite sex? Post a comment and see if we solve your dilemma with the other sex!
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I often ask a guy out - why not? No harm in asking!
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* Why do women only want guys once they can't have them? I swear, on the odd occasion I'm actually seeing someone, women seem infinitely more interested. Even showing interest in a different woman can have the same effect on another.
* I keep hearing women go out (on the drink, I mean) looking for sex as much as men do. Where are these women? Please contact me.
* Where the hell is the fine line between being a gentleman/suave/romantic and "clingy"? Jesus, the dam's about to burst on my issues.
* This one is about males. What does TonyK do for a living? Does he get paid to read and comment on DateGal?
Only joking mate. Love your work.
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1) Hmmm - we like the chase and the challenge. So if a guy is hooked up we have this trigger in our brain that goes 'go after him; he's a challenge; let's see if you can conquer it.' Then when we get them we lose interest as the chase is over! MEN DO IT TOO!
2) Yes, we do like sex but at times I think we go through the moral dilemma that if we have too much sex and with different partners we may be perceived as a slut! I'll keep my eye out for some willing participants!
3)Great comment about suave and clingy! Honestly there is no real answer as it differs from each person you date. See it as if the other person doesn't like you for who you are or how you behave, they simply aren't worth it and it's not meant to be!
4) TonyK does get paid - in dating advice! Ha ha!
Love your work too!
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