When I disagreed with the statement "You don't understand me!"

...elaboration was given by the wife to make the point.

And I quote..:

"You don't give me flowers!"

"You don't give me presents!"

"Yes, yes, I am a material girl! ... Every girl is a material girl"

"We live in a material world"

...and then...

"But it's too late now, because I no longer want anything with you"

Frustration was expressed that the conversation with my brother yesterday led to her "understanding" me better... that is, the brother expressed that he has never bought an article of jewellery for the wife -- and yet she is still very happy with him.. this was somewhat strange to her