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September 19th, 2007 by Femina

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Man listeningIt is a universally accepted truth that men and women have different wavelengths in communication. Women develop their intimacy with other people through talk and they love to talk and talk…. They will convey a lot through their expressions and simple words during their elaborate talk. Women are more emotional than men and they expect their men to talk in an emotional and common language.

We need      REALLY MEANS     I want

You want   REALLY MEANS   You need

It’s your decision    REALLY MEANS   The correct decision should be obvious by now.

We need to talk   REALLY MEANS   I need to complain

Do what you want    REALLY MEANS    You’ll pay for this later.

You’re … so manly    REALLY MEANS     You need a shave and you sweat a lot.

Sure… go ahead    REALLY MEANS   I don’t want you to.

I’m not upset    REALLY MEANS    Of course I’m upset, you moron!

You’re certainly attentive tonight.    REALLY MEANS   Is sex all you ever think about?

I’m not emotional! And I’m not overreacting!     REALLY MEANS      I’m on my period.

Be romantic, turn out the lights.     REALLY MEANS     I’m Embarrassed

This kitchen is so inconvenient       REALLY MEANS     I want a new house.

You have to learn to communicate.    REALLY MEANS    Just agree with me.

Yes   REALLY MEANS    No

No   REALLY MEANS    No

Maybe    REALLY MEANS    No

I heard a noise    REALLY MEANS    I noticed you were almost asleep.

Do you love me?    REALLY MEANS    I’m going to ask for something expensive.

How much do you love me?    REALLY MEANS    I did something you’re not going to like.

I’ll be ready in a minute.    REALLY MEANS    Be patient I’ll be a while.

Am I a little fat?    REALLY MEANS    Tell me I’m beautiful.

I’m sorry.    REALLY MEANS    You’ll be sorry.

Do you like this recipe?    REALLY MEANS    It’s easy to fix, so get used to it.

Was that the baby?    REALLY MEANS    Why don’t you wake up and deal with the baby.

I’m not yelling!    REALLY MEANS    Yes I am yelling because I think this is important.

All we’re going to buy is a soap dish    REALLY MEANS    Major shopping trip.  Did you bring your checkbook?

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    1. So to be sure I understood it right :)

      Me asking my wife/girlfriend “Do you want me to buy you a new Escalade” and she answers YES … REALLY MEANS, NO.

      Right? Phew I’m better now. Will ask the question tonight because I know what I get back :)

    2. here it is in writing! yes really means no.

      women eh? haha i’ll never understand them

    3. Yup, yup. Can we make this in printable wallet sized cards? Great blog, I’m subscribing.


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