Words hurt — at least, according to 47 percent of respondents to a recent Mars Venus/Redbook poll of 2,142 women. Additionally, his lies bring tears to another 19 percent, while his philandering makes another 9 percent tear up. Just 2 percent cry when he spends their nest egg. However, the final 23 percent report that they have nothing to cry about.

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

How does your guy make you cry?

When he says mean things. 47 percent

When he lies. 19 percent

When he spends too much. 2 percent

When he sleeps around. 9 percent

He only makes me happy. 23 percent

Total votes: 2,142

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 partake.

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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