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He Said, She Said

By Robert Tussey & Judith A. Habert
Photo by Lisa K. Miller

Are men really from Mars and Women from
Venus, as author Dr. John Gray states in his
bestselling book? Do men and women really
see things that differently? If given the same
question could their answers really be so
different? At San Diego Woman we wanted
to explore the differences between "them"
and "us". Read this month's installment and
find out how the sexes differ when it comes
to communicating with each other. What
topics would you like to see us duke it out
over in upcoming issues? No topic is off
limits, so write me at editor@sandiegowom-
an.com. I can't wait to hear from you!

He Said... She Said...

32 We’ve all laughed at Phyllis Diller and Joan Rivers for I have to agree that there are women out there who tend

their overdone facelifts and collagen treatments. But they to find a good thing and then overdo it. I believe anything
were the rich and famous and it fell into the Hollywood in moderation is just fine. If a woman has done things the
paradigm. Now I go to the market and see the latest “right” way, with all of the face creams, anti-aging prod-
casualty of the Botox wars trying to smile her way through ucts, healthy eating and exercise regimen, and still has
the checkout stand (I love to hear them try to pronounce not been able to achieve the results she desires, then
Spinach). Her face doesn’t move, nor does any other part take the next step. Or if there is just something about her
of her (ahem) presentation. I will grant you that men, for looks that have been a constant source of unhappiness
the most part, love breast enhancements, so this rant throughout her entire life, then by all means she should do
isn’t directed there. I know we all (yeah, the guys and what will make her happy. If it’s a face lift or a tummy tuck
their dyed hair is a travesty) want to stay young forever, or (I know you’ll like this) a boob job, then by all means
but seriously, freezing your face with chemicals just to she should do it. But, there has to be a time when we as
hide a few lines seems overdone. And those lips? Really? women realize that good looks on the outside are a defi-
Clowns have smaller lips! nite reflection of what is going on in the inside. So if you
You are what you are so why don’t you enjoy it and are unhappy with how you look the first answer should be
spend your money on sales at Nordies! Women say they to attack the problem from within. Drink more water, eat
dress for themselves but we all know they dress for other healthier and exercise more.
women and, secondarily, men. Same goes for the plastic If the time does arise when you decide that you want to
brigade, who are you trying to impress? Most guys don’t go under the knife, or needle (should Botox be the desired
like it and from what I’ve overheard, lots of you ladies choice) then do it responsibly. As with drinking, one or two
don’t either. The Jokes? You should hear your own gen- drinks may be sociable, but 10 may indicate a problem.
der talk about you. I know that Vogue and Cosmopolitan If the treatment you are receiving no longer allows you
tell you thin is in (for years), but rock hard faces have little to show off your beautiful smile, because your face won’t
character or appeal. move, what have you gained in beauty by getting these
This issue of San Diego Woman has many articles on treatments. Beauty does truly comes from within, so do
shaping up and eating right and paying attention to what you can to be happy and it will show through.
what you were given. Do that and the rewards will be far As for the obviously dyed hair on you guys…..well, realize
greater than what needles and chemicals provide. if you are starting to closely resemble Luigi from Mario
Brothers the hair dye might be just a bit too much.

November/December 2010