THE first step towards understanding your husband and living peaceably with him is recognizing that men are very different from women in so many aspects. Their make, their upbringing and even the society have contributed greatly to this dichotomy.

As peace has remained a top priority in every home, I’ve decided to share with you some home truths about men and excerpts from a post I came across to help wives decode their hubbies. In it, men try to explain to the womenfolk who they really are and pray to be understood and taken just the way they are.

Though presented in a comic way, it will help wives have a better understanding of their husbands, so that next time when he begins to analyze his fantasy soccer team like his life depends on it, or asks what you said when you thought he was listening, you will perfectly understand that they are differently wired and flow with him. Enjoy!

??The best way to a man’s heart is through his ego. Often, it’s the only thing bigger than our stomachs.

??Even if it isn’t true, we would appreciate it if you act as though we are in charge. Our egos depend on this illusion.

??Women use an average of 25,000 words a day. Men use only about 10,000. Please do not expect us to keep up. This is a contest we would gladly lose.

??We love it when you are finely dressed and well- groomed. No matter your multi-tasks, we want you to remain the most beautiful. It makes us feel we didn’t make a mistake after all.

??Yes, the skimpy outfit looks hot on you but no way, you are not wearing it outside our dressing room.

??If you are going through a hormonal phase, please do us the courtesy of a verbal announcement. We do not want to realize it the hard way.

??Please do not nag. Our romantic partners should not resemble our mothers.

??Men who honour their mothers make better husbands. So, don’t fret when we pamper our mothers.

??We have the attention span of fleas, so when relating a story, please opt for the Cliff Notes version.

??If we ask you what is wrong and you answer, ‘Nothing’, we are surprised why you get angry. Aren’t we supposed to believe you?

??If you need something from us, say it! We are lousy at picking up hints.

??Our jobs define who we are, so those long hours at the office are just that. Long hours.

??We are not blessed with multi-tasking abilities like you. So please do not disturb us at work unless it is an emergency.

??Same with sports. Unless it is a life or death situation, please do not bother us during a sports match on TV.

??We aren’t as concerned with our appearance as you are, but we would appreciate some guidance in the fashion department.

??Nobody’s perfect (wives included!), but you can teach us to give you more of what you crave. Just say it without nagging and we are always happy to see you radiate with joy.

??Our health is not our problem, but yours (and please make it so). If we fall sick from eating or imbibing too much of the wrong things, we expect you to baby us, and to make us well.

??If you want to be loved for more than your anatomy, don’t listen to the lady newscaster reporting on the imminent collapse of half of world’s economies, only to chirp, ‘She should have parted her hair on the other side.’

??We love cars. The way they look, feel and ride turn us on. Please do not complain about it. Men can obsess about worst things, right?

??We get insecure too. While doing a little manscaping may be good for our confidence — and your libido — in spite of our protruding belly and bald spot, remember to let us know you think we are sexy just the way we are.

??. We may not be good at saying ‘I love you’ but we aren’t bad at showing it.

??Men lose about five words a day from their memory. Somewhere between saying ‘I love you’ for the first time, and celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, they’ve lost a whole dictionary. But don’t worry, that grunt actually mean ‘You’re the most wonderful person I’ve been blessed to know, and thank you for bearing up with me, Sweetie.’

??We need some time out with the guys. It doesn’t mean we are out chasing everything in skirts.

??We do more house work than you think. A little appreciation will help us do more.

??Our habits and routines are set in stone. Please don’t even think of changing what we like to wear, do and eat. Tossing out those grimy sneakers will result in civil war.

??Men were once babies, too, and a little cuddling, massage and a hug after a long day is always welcome.

??Yes we like looking at pretty women, on the street or in movies and magazines. But please do not say that we are the only ones who do this. We like feasting our eyes.

??We love sex. We think about sex. Life without sex isn’t worth living. We think about sex all the time. It doesn’t mean that we are dogs and it does not mean that we will fool around. It’s just that... ‘did we tell you how much we love sex? Ok, we just love it and will appreciate it if you oblige us when we ask for it.’

We hope you were able to relate with the article? Till next week when we shall, hopefully, bring the side of the women, we hope this helps you understand your man better to keep the fire burning.