1. They communicate with monosyllabic sentences.

(For example: Wife – “Do you think it would be a good idea to set up trust funds for the children now and make regular payments so that they have a little nest egg when they grow up?”

Man – “Yeah”

2. They think belching or passing wind in public is the most hilarious thing in the world!

3. They believe in fairies and monsters (well, men think that there is a housework fairy, and mother-in-laws are generally seen as monsters to the male of the species!).

4. They prefer getting dirty to getting clean. (Ever tried prising a man from under the bonnet of his car and into the bath?!)

5.  They both think that wiggling their bums and waving their hands is classed as dancing!

6. The way to their heart is through their stomachs (toddlers – sweets, men – any kind of fatty food)!

7. They always give you cuddles and kisses if they want something!

8. They both expect a medal if they’ve tidied up their own toys. (My man thinks he’s God’s gift to women if he washes up the dishes!)

9. They have tantrums if they don’t get their own way (my man has serious sulks if he can’t watch football on tv!).

10. They’ll sleep no matter what time of the day it is, but if you try and wake them up they get extremely grumpy!