Let's remove the space between me and you

One thing I really don't understand with men (along with the many things I don't understand about them) is why they are so complicated? I mean, usually much is said about us women's fickle nature ("What do women really want?) but I think the more confused sex is definitely the male.

No, this is not going to be an entirely male-bashing phase. Let me illustrate my case in point :-

I have this friend Apple* (name changed for obvious reasons) - he and I used to have a physical relationship and I would like to think we were and still are friends. But he has this annoying tendency to be friendly one day, and just ignore me the next. Mind you, we used to meet almost every day since we knew many of the same people. Of course, no one knew of our relationship as both of us were supposed to be involved with other people - no one said we were saints - so it was not like any different to just hanging out with friends. Now, I am not asking to basically make out with me every time we meet, but at least treat me like a human being once in a while wouldn't hurt, right?

The kicker is, he tells one of my best friends about his relationships with other women and not me. Not that I would be jealous, actually it wouldn't bother me - I am open that way, and that's really his business. But he knows my friend would tell me but still acts like a complete angel.

However, after much deliberation and thought, I figured he does this because he thinks that I would be a jealous person and I would get upset about it... Honestly, men - you can talk to us women about it and be straight. We wouldn't get upset about things like this. At least I wouldn't.

Also, men are more of emotional wrecks that us girls. We get a lot of flack - crying at romantic movies (come on, i've even cried for quite a few - PS I love you, Phantom of the Opera, The English Patient), worrying about many things. But men - I doubt you could handle the amount of stress we go through and still keep a straight face. I know for a fact, guy friends of mine who have made such an issue of a little cold ("I am going to get pneumonia for sure") whereas I've had a kid, dealt with surgery, balanced my checkbook all without the drama.

Groceries - honey, no offence men would need more than a shopping list to get through that. We can finish up the groceries and cook dinner by the time you men come from the supermarket. I see so many clueless husbands wandering through the aisles, one hand grasping the shopping list ripped off a notepad with an obviously ladies handwriting, the other hand pushing the shopping cart, looking like he is residing in hell. However, shopping for electronic goods - telephones, televisions, even fridges seems a happier expedition anytime anywhere.

The worst thing a woman can do for her man is definitely take them clothes shopping. I feel so bad for the poor hapless boyfriends trailing after their women, baskets and bags in hand. Ladies, they have absolutely no interest in doing this, they do not understand clothing construction (unless they are in the clothing business) - they are only doing this because
a) they really want to get into your good books
b) there is possibly a guy's section in the shop and they hope you will return the favor
c) they want to sleep with you like... straight after
d) a friend of theirs is meeting them later on at the store or somewhere close by

I do believe there are certain jobs for women and men - I don't mean it in a sexist way, but sometimes things should be done either by a man or a woman. The risk of conflict is much less and I am sure relationships would last longer way more.

I do realize, after reading my post, I did digress a lot. But as my title suggests, by removing the space between men and women - we all can eventually get along.

Tonight (I'm loving or f****** you) - Enrique Iglesias