[Rhapsody]

-Women are like a plate of Spaghetti

In contrast to men being like waffles (compartmentalizing life one square at a time), women process life like a plate of pasta. If you look at a plate of spaghetti you will notice that there are lots of individual noodles that all touch one another. If you attempted to follow one noodle around the plate you would intersect a lot of other noodles – you might even switch to a different noodle without even knowing it. This is how women face life. Every thought and issue is connected to every other thought and issue in some manner, way or form. Life is much more of process for women than for men. Talking helps a woman with the process.

[shezbut]

Good way to look at it, Rhapsody

We definitely look at nearly everything differently (as women). With our spaghetti noodles all mixed up, we often go off in a tangent as 20 other topics enter our minds. Overwhelmed! Men, on the other hand, simply take one issue at a time. They become overwhelmed and confused by women bringing up seemingly unrelated topics/challenges.

Shez

[Lenny]

Originally Posted by Rhapsody

-In contrast to men being like waffles (compartmentalizing life one square at a time),

I have always felt that women were more complex creatures...their bodies are built for the tremendous strains of giving birth and their minds for the equally demanding issues of caregiving...Along with being a person...

But please..maybe a little compassion with us males,,,though we can be single minded,,,current roles are less structured and well,,maybe we are learning to be more "complex"...

How about a plate of "bowties"...a bit of overlap is bound to occur...

Lenny

I think imo its hard on both guys and woman. We are I think both deep thinkers.
Yes woman may talk more. Could be because men sometimes when young were told things like do not act like your sister..or do not be a cry baby.
Its sad
I think imo all of us process differently.
I know i do ..I am one who sometimes has to talk it out.... also sometimes i have to repeat it too. And ask alot of questions
I really think it depends on the person. Makes no difference if they are male or female.

[VickiesPath]

Wow, do I feel left out in the cold.

I've always looked at life like a wagon wheel. Go figure.

[VickiesPath]

So logically, women are the hub and men are the spokes. Yeh, I like that. Everything revolves around us. Yeh, that's the ticket.

Why did you compare men and women to food, Rhapsody?

[sabby]

Hmmm...interesting thought. I can see, in some ways how this might be true.....but I have to tell ya, I have sat back, totally amazed, watching some men multitasking like there is no tomorrow! Certainly can't be singleminded in order to multitask and do it well.

I know a number of men who are stay at home dads. Their houses are clean, their kids are clean, fed, nurtured and the yard work is done as well.

[surealsupermom]

Originally Posted by Rhapsody

-Women are like a plate of Spaghetti

In contrast to men being like waffles (compartmentalizing life one square at a time), women process life like a plate of pasta. If you look at a plate of spaghetti you will notice that there are lots of individual noodles that all touch one another. If you attempted to follow one noodle around the plate you would intersect a lot of other noodles – you might even switch to a different noodle without even knowing it. This is how women face life. Every thought and issue is connected to every other thought and issue in some manner, way or form. Life is much more of process for women than for men. Talking helps a woman with the process.

Wow, u said it! Hi I am new here, bipolar, and actually having a good day today. I am a mental health counselor but also need help expressing myself about my OWN stuff. starting to work on my issues. Hope this place can help. Loved your post.
Joyc