If my partner is upset about something, he may sit out our plans—plans like going to a friend’s house for a barbecue or going to a friend’s birthday party. He struggles to compartmentalize and just put the issue aside for a few hours to enjoy an activity.

Why do men do the things they do? As women, this is a question we will likely never understand.

They say opposites attract. But the truth is, not all do. Some drive each other nuts. Want to know what your ideal opposite is?

I know we’re trained to believe women are more sensitive than men, so they don’t always tell you when you’ve hurt their feelings. But you probably have...