because he's a man

Because he's a man, when he locks his keys in the car, he will fiddle with a coat hanger long after hypothermia has set in. Calling the AAA is not an option. he will win.

Because He's a man, when the car isn't running very well, he'll pop the hood and stare at the engine as if he knows what he's looking at. If another man shows up, one of them will say to the other, "I used to be able to fix these things, but now with all these computers and everything, I wouldn't know where to start." they will then drink a couple of beers, as a form of holy communion.


Because he's a man, when he catches a cold, he needs someone to bring him soup and take care of him while he lies in bed and moans. You're a woman. You never get as sick as he does, so for you, this is no problem.

Because he's a man, he can be relied upon to purchase basic groceries at the store, like milk or bread. he cannot be expected to find exotic items like "cumin" or "tofu." For all he knows, these are the same thing.

Because he's a man, when one of his appliances stops working, he will insist on taking it apart, despite evidence that this will just cost him twice as much once the repair person gets there and has to put it back together.

Because he's a man, he does not want to visit your mother, or have your mother come visit you, or talk to her when she calls, or think about her any more than he has to. Whatever you got her for Mother's Day is okay; he doesn't need to see it. And don't forget to pick up something for his mother, too.

Because he's a man, you don't have to ask him if he liked the film. Chances are, if you're crying at the end of it, he didn't...and if you are feeling amorous afterwards...then he will certainly at least remember the name and recommend it to others.

Because he's a man, he thinks what you're wearing is fine. he thought what you were wearing five minutes ago was fine, too. Either pair of shoes is fine. With the belt or without it, looks fine. Your hair is fine. You look fine. Can you just go now?

Because he's a man, and this is, after all, the 21st century, he will share equally in the housework. You just do the laundry, the cooking, the cleaning, the dishes, etc and he'll do the rest.... like wandering around the house holding beer, wondering what to do.