Sing to the tune of the sexual divide

Hiya love,

My mother was listening to something on the radio this morning - the channel, show and people involved is unimportant. The content, however, was fascinating, and I'd like to discuss it with you. Forgive my style for being overly formal, I've been writing applications and covering letters all week.

Anyway. Said program discussed the intrinsic sex divide in music fandom. It said that men, as a result of their very nature, are disposed to forcing their music taste on their spouses. This is particularly the case in younger men. The gentleman in question told of a situation in which he forced a pair of headphones on his now wife in order to educate her musically. He soon realised that this was perhaps not the basis for a healthy relationship, but the desire remained. Older men, heads of families, are disposed to playing their music loud while others are around - in the car for example - in order to better promote their music taste. The program even went as far as to suggest that, for many people, musical taste can be a vital factor when choosing a partner.

In my experience, all of this is true. I met my girlfriend at a show, and it began a long and happy relationship. Our initials bonds were formed over a love of music. I can't imagine ever being with anyone who doesn't have at least a passing interest in music. I don't so much care what they're in to - I'm just turned on, mentally of course, by that passion for the art.

Likewise, my father is incapable of listening to music quietly, or with doors closed.

This information made me smile. I agree with it completely.

There is a divide between the way men and women listen to and perceive music, and it should be celebrated.

J x

Currently listening (in a manly way) to: The Most Serene Republic - Population