Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti Quotes

“Most men have boxes in their waffle that have no words. There are thoughts, but they don’t always translate into words. Not all of the wordless boxes have thoughts, however. There are actually boxes in the average man’s waffle that contain neither words nor thoughts. To help relieve stress in his life, your husband will park in one of these boxes to relax.”
― Bill Farrel, Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti

“Successful couples learn the secret of fighting for their relationship rather than against one another.”
― Bill Farrel, Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti

“The Bible encourages us to “serve one another in love.” One of the ways you can work this out in your marriage is first to ask yourself, “Whose needs will this conversation serve?” Your needs and those of your husband often cannot be met in the same conversation. When it’s your husband’s turn to talk, practice staying in the box he wants to open. You see, when he brings up an issue for discussion, he actually intends to talk about that issue alone.”
― Bill Farrel, Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti

“The bottom line with men is: they feel best about themselves when they are solving problems. Therefore, they spend most of their time doing what they are best at while they attempt to ignore the things which cause them to feel deficient.”
― Bill Farrel, Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti

“God’s shoulders are big enough to handle your deepest and darkest fears and frustrations. You don’t have to worry about saying things you might never be able to get back or saying things that might “wound” God. He can’t be wounded. He knows all you are feeling and thinking anyway. By going to God first, you gain an emotional release and the clarity to think and talk things through. This dress rehearsal with him better prepares you to succeed on the stage of life.”
― Bill Farrel, Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences

“When your humanity gets put on display in these awkward expressions, the only path to peace in your relationship is forgiveness.”
― Bill Farrel, Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences

“He admires her ability to connect seemingly unrelated thoughts, but he just can’t seem to understand how she does it.”
― Bill Farrel, Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti

“The computer stops being a tool of work as it transforms into an educational, entertaining, even Intimate friend. It makes predictable moves and gives predictable feedback. Because a man knows what he will get back from his computer, he spends more and more time with this keyboard while he spends less and less time face to face with his wife.”
― Bill Farrel, Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences

“One man, nearing retirement in a people-helping profession, told his protégé, “Steal your wife away to a hotel for 24 hours once a month, and you’ll always have a great marriage and a good sex life.” Sometimes scheduling every aspect of life is what has you down, so be spontaneous. Pack a toothbrush, some lingerie, and a bathing suit and head out! Let your whims carry you.”
― Bill Farrel, Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences