What are some of the differences that make men and women seem at odds?

Question

They say feminine individuals are more spontaneous. Ask them how they
feel, and they will tell you.
But masculine individuals tend to deliberate, (think for a minute), before they answer.
Does that make us feel like they're being deceitful? And do we care enough about our partner, to consider these things?
From what I can see, in relationships that last, there is usually a masculine and feminine individual. Two masculine, or two feminine won't last, straight, gay, or otherwise.

Answer 1

You are right. One masculine and one feminine compliments each other. Two masculine, too egotistical. Two feminine, too emotional. Every relationship needs balance. The relationship I'm in, I have a more masculine personality than my fiance. lol He has no problem telling me how he feels at any given moment...lol he enjoys cuddling and clothes shopping and I don't. I'm more logical and emotionally reserved than he is. We actually joke about him being my ******...lol. Anyway, I was married before and we both had more masculine personalities...and obviously, it didn't work.

Answer 2

Good point. I think even in gay unions where both partners may seem to be of equal masculinity/feminity there is surely one who makes decisions on something like the household budget and the other who is better at beautifying the home. Has more to do with personality type and what you prefer to do. Sometimes it's hard to see from the outside but behind closed doors, I agree there is always one in charge and another that is fine with moving along. Scale of life.

Answer 3

Sounds about right to me...
You are making a good point!