Most women need cave time too — at least, that is the consensus of a recent Mars Venus/Redbook Poll. Of the 2,295 women who responded, 45 percent say that they'll give him the silent treatment until he begs for forgiveness. Another 37 percent disappear in order to cool off, while 9 percent give him the cold shoulder in the bedroom. The final 9 percent figure out a way to get even.

Full results are shown below. To take part in this week's Mars Venus/Redbook poll, log on to: www.redbookmag.com

How do you punish him?

I disappear until I cool down. 37 percent

I clam up until he begs for forgiveness. 45 percent

We don't have sex until he can't stand it. 9 percent

I get even. 9 percent

Total votes: 2,295

NOTE: Because poll percentages are rounded, total values may not work out to 100 percent.

Poll results are not scientific and reflect only the opinions of those users who choose to participate.

John Gray is the author of "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus." If you have a question, write to John in care of this newspaper or by e-mail at: www.marsvenus.com. All questions are kept anonymous and will be paraphrased. To find out more about John Gray and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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