I am constantly amazed by how easy it is to overlook one of the more obvious facts about men and women: They’re different!

Feminists and others in the recent past have worked to blur the distinctions between the sexes. But this effort is ultimately doomed because God created us male and female— different.

… All of us know that men and women are separated by more than basic, biological nuances. But just how different are we? After considerable research, an author named Cris Evatt developed a general summary of male and female personality traits. Of course, these are generalizations that may only apply in degrees to any particular person, and some items on the list probably relate more to social conditioning than real personality differences. But you will enjoy reviewing and discussing the list with your spouse.

Whew! A list like that makes it clear why combining two people with different qualities and approaches to life into a marriage is a challenging task. And to complicate things more, sometimes a quality that attracted you to your mate— “He’s so funny!” —can frustrate you after marriage: “Why can’t he be serious once in a while?” That’s why you should often remind each other, “You are God’s perfect gift for me.” You need to trust Him and His plan.

The above article comes from the book, Starting Your Marriage Right, by Dennis and Barbara Rainey, by Thomas Nelson Publishers www.thomasnelson.com. This book contains information on what you need to know and do in the early years to make your marriage last a lifetime. This would be a great book to give as a shower gift or a wedding gift or a gift to some newlyweds you know or for yourself if you fit into that category. It offers concrete ways to put important principles into practice to help you build a solid foundation for your marriage.

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