Jim and I got into another fight over the socks and shirts everywhere in the living room-again! I was really mad, and it was impossible for me to communicate with him after he asked me to "stop nagging!" With his eyes closed, he said that he had been "stressed out recently and needed silence!" I waited for an apology from him, and I almost exploded because all he did was keep changing channels!

I complained to my best friend, but she only laughed and said, "oh sweetie, give him a break. Men and women are born different. It's almost like they're from different planets. Have you heard of Mark Gungor and Dr. Amen? I've learned more about men from these two experts." "No, but I couldn't care less! Relationship experts only choose facts that match their theories." I replied.

But there I was looking for the expers' clips on the Internet. They talked humorously about gender differnces, and there was one message-men's and women's brains simply work differently. Gungor said that there are many small "boxes" in men's brains, and one of them is named the "Nothing Box." When men stress, they will go to the "Nothing Box" to relax. As a result, it is not necessary for most men to talk about their problems with friends. What he had said amazed me because sharing feelings is so important for women, especially when we're in a bad mood. I couldn't wait to learn more!

After watching some more clips, I found out more about Dr. Amen's "brain scans" of both sexes. On the whole, the emotional centers in women's brains are larger and more active than those in men's. In other words, women are more likely to be affected by emotions. I laughed. No wonder when Jim and I have a fight, I am always the first to cry. Amen also added that since men's brains are less active, men need more excitement and stimulation. So, they may keep changing channels for something new and different. Well, I guessed I had to forgive Jim about that.