Man Speak Vs. Woman Speak: 10 Common Misunderstandings

9. Couch Night Can Be Date Night!
He says, "I'm wiped out, let's just stay in and relax."
She thinks, "He'd rather stare at the TV than be with with me."
It's helpful for women to remember that sometimes their man just wants to be with them and relax and they don't have to do anything or even interact a lot. It's okay to JUST BE. A woman who is comfortable just BEING (and not always doing) is very attractive to her man.

10. I'm Independent, But I Still Need Your Help
She says, "I'm capable of doing that myself."
He hears, "She doesn't want my help."
This can be confusing but most women, no matter how strong and capable, still love to be "taken care of" by their men, in one way or another. Women are taking care of others all the time. Tell her that you know she can do it herself but that you love to do things for her so she can take it easy. America's Most Chivalrous Cities

—Ellen Hartson , Life/Relationship Coach