can a man understand a woman?

Only ignorant, and sexist men don't understand women... or they only hang out with crazy women. other than a few differences in how we think, men and women are mostly alike, and can understand each other fine for the most part. All these big issues we make about the sexes, and the drama, they're made up/societal, you're making your own problems.

Understand, entirely, no. Predict, yes, we can.

I know what a friend's wife wants and have it ready before she rings me when I'm visiting. I can have pop tarts and a latte ready in 90 seconds. (Don't forget the fork and napkin!) I'm keenly aware of what their daughter wants when she sees me reaching for the coffee pot; I'm dressed, I've got my keys on me, check the wallet, and it's fine, I'll take her to Starbucks. (Just order a double shot mochachino for her.)

If you simply want something that absolutely defies logic, get a cat. Even a teenage girl can't quite beat one of those critters for being bizarely confusing.

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anyone with an open mind and a willingness to listen and learn, can understand anything.

I do not hate other women because they are women and I understand them, I dislike some of them because their morals/personalities clash with my own in a way that is not compatible. Same goes for men.

Of course.