I think the real difference in M/F is, women are more apt to admit their faults and for some reason we actually try to fix our faults. Men just assume the position of perfection or express oh boo-hoo is me when they have to admit one. AND we sometimes get caught up in actually trying to console them! Some times NOT, that when the look on their faces is priceless...LOL
MY DH was visiably looped last night. He admited it, I laughed at him, he apologized and I told him to save it for himself in the morning. Naturally by not getting angry he said I didn't care about him. I still laughed and told him he was a funny little drunk (even at 6-4), fed him and tossed his butt in bed. Had a nice quiet evening out of it anyhow.