It was just the other evening as the sun went down on another day, that a group of us talked of how lucky women were. “They don’t have to go out and slog like we do,” complained Ramesh. “So cool staying at home,” said Rajan.

 “I don’t think so,” said Ranjana as she pulled out a paper from her purse.

 “What’s this?”

 “Just a list of reasons why men are happier than women!”

 “Aha,” I said, “read it out.”

 “You don’t even have to put on spectacles and look old to read,” said Ranjana, “we women read everything out to you!” We grinned. “What can we expect from you simple creatures? Your last name stays put even after marriage!”

 “The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack.

You can be President. You can never be pregnant. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park!

Car mechanics tell you the truth.

The world is your urinal.

You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.

You don’t have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.

Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character.

Wedding sari 50,000 rupees, Suit hire 100 bucks.

People never stare at your chest when you’re talking to them. The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected. New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle your feet.

One mood all the time. Phone conversations are over in 30 second flat.

You know stuff about tanks. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.

You can open all your own jars. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.

Your underwear is Rs 100/- for three-pack.

Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.  You almost never have strap problems in public. You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.

Everything on your face stays its original color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. You only have to shave your face and neck. You can play with toys all your life.

Your belly usually hides your big hips. One wallet and one pair of shoes one color for all seasons. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look and you can “do” your nails with a pocket knife.

You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache. You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 24 minutes!

No wonder men are happier..!”

We were all silent that night till I heard Ramesh whisper, “Give me three days.”

“For what?” we asked.

 “I’ll make a list of why women are happier than men!”

“Hurrah!” we all shouted.

It’s a month now. Haven’t heard from Ramesh.

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