Guys like to fix things by hand. It’s just a part of their nature. If something breaks, like an arm on a chair (or an actual arm,) they just wanna pop that sucker right back in. They’ll use a deeper, more masculine voice and say, “I got this. I’ll do it myself. I GOT this.” They won’t ask someone else for directions, but they’ll attempt to re-wire an electrical circuit by themselves. Yea, that totally makes sense.

Us girls, we’re different. If something breaks, we just want to go out and buy a new one. Car isn’t working? Buy a new one! TV channels won’t change? Time for a new TV! Shoelaces wearing thin? Off to the mall for an entirely new pair!

But being in college often leaves us with empty pockets, and it’s not so easy to just go out and replace everything. Sometimes, we gotta learn how to fix things manually, like a man. See the connection? Maybe that’s why “man” is in the word “manually…” Hmmm. Manicure. Nevermind. Read More »