What I said vs. what he heard...

I understand that there has been many-a-book written about men and women and their differences…the Mars & Venus series, What Men Wish Women Knew (and vice-versa), etc.

Goodness, I work with mostly men.  I’ve had a couple of what I said vs. what he heard moments this week.

Me:  “Thank you for being in my life.”

What he heard:  “I want to bear your children.”

Me:  “You need to tell me the exact ingredients in this before I will consume it.”

What he heard:  “I’m a complete and utter food snob and I don’t trust your cooking.”

Me:  “You are really funny!”

What he heard:  “You should be a stand-up comedian because you are hysterical!!!”

And my favorite…

Me:  “I’m perfectly content being single and I don’t plan on settling for someone just to be in a relationship!”

What he heard:  “I’m going to become the crazy cat lady!”