A man speaks his mind, but the woman gives it meaning.
I can't help but laugh when a lady seeks clarification for a something the guy has told them (or vice-versa). We forget that the problem is often not so much in what was said, but in the people present in the communication situation. We may after much effort come to formally "agree to disagree", but in the case of actually resolving miscommunication, how do we really know that even when our heads are finally knodding in agreement, our minds are not still spinning [off in their own directions]?
To what shall I compare a man and woman seeking clarification from the other? They are like two scientists who agree to recalibrate their instruments for better focus: the first his telescope, the second her microscope.
So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man..and he built into a woman the rib he had taken from the man (mind you, this was no brain surgery). -- Genesis 2:21-22
Posted by Eric Pyle at March 22, 2006 7:52 AM
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Passing Thoughts
Have you been reading Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting What You Want in Your Relationships again?? j/k
Posted by: thainamu | March 22, 2006 7:17 PM
What are you saying? ;o) Thanks for the comment about the stamps- it is a good point. I'm looking forward to finishing up with the letter! Less than a week until my next trip. I'd appreciate prayers.
Posted by: r | March 22, 2006 7:27 PM