[Jeff Chandler]

they've never been in a relationship for more than a couple of years

Dealing with a woman is a lost art. The secret is: (lean in close and I will whisper)

A man has to be whipped 90% of the time to make a woman happy. Any less and she will make his life hell. Any more and she will ruin both their lives. That 10% is where he must man up and take control.

[ladyjane]

A man has to be whipped 90% of the time to make a woman happy.

Good grief. I've been doing it all wrong. ;-)