Erich Fromm said that the capacity to be puzzled is the premise of all creation, be it in art or science. I propose that we add love and relationships to that mix.

I say this not to be flippant, but to illustrate a point. The point being that the differences between men and women should not be seen as a negative but as a necessity to all that makes life enjoyable. And this goes beyond the obvious need to further the human race through procreation!

I’m waxing philosophical today because I had an amazing conversation with one of my editors about how her husband sometimes drives her crazy by what he doesn’t do. I jokingly asked how he was supposed to know what to do if he doesn’t know what to do in the first place?

I can’t quote her exactly but she said something close to: UGH!

She explained that it means a lot to her for her husband to do something and not have to be asked. It doesn’t matter how big or how small the task. It was the thought that her man took the time to think of her and be considerate of her feelings that mattered most.

I  gave it some thought and then had a eureka moment. My wife really likes it when: I call about being late; I take out the trash; send her a birthday card; I clean the kitchen; I get the kids to bed; I make dinner; I make the bed without ever having  to be told.

What does my wife like most of all? When I tell her how much I love her.

It was Lao Tzu that said: When opposites supplement each other everything is harmonious.

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