Having just read Bernard Chapin's article Single Young_Males : A Defense I received the following in an email. I thought it tied in nicely with Mr. Chapin's article. By the way Mr. Chapin - Well Done!

Why Men are Never Depressed

Men Are Just Happier People! What do you expect from such simple creatures?

• Your last name stays put.

• The garage is all yours.

• Wedding plans take care of themselves.

• Chocolate is just another snack.

• You can be President.

• You can never be pregnant.

• You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.

• You can wear NO shirt to a water park.

• Car mechanics tell you the truth.

• The world is your urinal.

• You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.

• You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.

• Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character.

• Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100.

• People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.

• New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.

• One mood all the time.

• Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.

• You know stuff about tanks.

• A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.

• You can open all your own jars.

• You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.

• If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.

• Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.

• Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.

• You almost never have strap problems in public.

• You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.

• Everything on your face stays its original color.

• The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.

• You only have to shave your face and neck.

• You can play with toys all your life.

• One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons.

• You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.

• You can "do" your nails with a pocket knife.

• You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.

• You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

No wonder men are happier

R.P.BenDedek

Email: rpbendedek@hotmail.com

On a more serious note and in tandem with Mr Chapin's article, I recently published a 4 part series on Female Emotional Abusers.  This is the link to  Part 1