Why do I always get the same reactions from my spouse?

For some wonderful and maddening reason, nature has decided that women and men excel in having different attitudes when perceiving the world; women, in general, are better at listening (auditory skills), while men are better at seeing (visual skills). These differences, no doubt, contribute to the survival of the species, but can lead to predictable frustrations with your spouse unless you are willing to learn how to surprise him or her.