Women dumbfound me in all kinds of ways, but the one way to completely flummox me is to get angry. Behind every pissed-off woman is a fearful and clueless man. That would be me.
Anger is one emotion that highlights the power a woman can wield over a man, should she so choose. Get wild-eyed and emotional, and your man will do anything to make it go away.
Now this might strike you as being counter to type. You know, blokes are supposed to be the violent ones - we make war, we play bone-breaking games, we kill to eat. While we're out being destructive, women are at home being nurturing, compassionate and seeeeeeeensitive, right?
That's right as far as it goes. But there's a difference between violence and temper. One can be violent without emotion. Civilization is in part the history of men creating rules and conventions that channel and codify our inbuilt aggression. Boxing us in like that prevents us committing dopey violent acts in a fit of pique, and a good thing it is. Brawls never seem as compelling the next morning.
Which is why a lot of us are unsure what to do when our beloved is shouting and being volcanic. There are no rules. There's no tribunal to consult, no referee to coolly determine who's offside and what the penalty is.
Any tips from woman on smart courses of action are welcome.
Bottoms Up, Plate Chuckers!
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