Finally, the guys' side of the story. I must admit, it's pretty good. We
>always hear "the rules" from the female side. Now here are the rules from
>the male side. These are our rules! Please note... these are all numbered
>"1" ON PURPOSE!
>
>1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it
>down. We need it up; you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about
>you leaving it down.
>
>1. Sunday = sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.
>Let it be.
>
>1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that
>way.
>
>1. Crying is blackmail.
>
>1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not
>work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
>
>1. Yes, and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
>
>1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what
>we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
>
>1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.
>
>1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact,
>all comments become null and void after 7 days.
>
>1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to
>act like soap opera guys.
>
>1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
>
>1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways
>makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.
>
>1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done.
>Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
>
>1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during
>commercials.
>
>1. Christopher Columbus did not need directions and neither do we.
>
>1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach,
>for
>example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea
>what mauve is.
>
>1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
>
>1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," we will act like
>nothing's
>wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
>
>1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you
>don't want to hear.
>
>1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is
>fine...Really.
>
>1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to
>discuss
>such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, guns, or monster trucks.
>
>1. You have enough clothes.
>
>1. You have too many shoes.
>
>1. I am in shape. Round is a shape.
>
>1. When we step outside, our glands start to salivate and we have to spit.
>Accept it.
>
>1. Thank you for reading this; Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch
>tonight, but did you know men really don't mind that, it's like camping.

Amen brother.

- J.

Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not
>work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
>

THAT ONE DOESN'T WORK IN MY HOUSE!! Life just isn't fair......

Originally posted by madcrewmom
Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not
>work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
>

THAT ONE DOESN'T WORK IN MY HOUSE!! Life just isn't fair......

Then you are not being direct enough.

Try a brick.

- J.

Originally posted by The Jake
Then you are not being direct enough.

Try a brick.

- J.

LOL, I'd have to wait until he's not looking!! He's 7 inches taller than me and three times as fast!!

Story: I found a piece of jewelry that I wanted. For FOUR years, I showed it to him everytime we passed by it at Costco. The kids even knew which ring it was. It was gorgeous. I loved it and never changed my mind in those four years. He buys me one from a jewelry store that wasn't near as nice in color (amythest) and cost twice as much. I accepted it with a smile and didn't say anything, but he could read my face. So the next time he wanted to buy me jewelry, he took me to Costco and said "which one was it?" I have two rolling pins in my drawer....hmmmm.....wonder if he would see 'em both coming? muwhahahaha:devil

Originally posted by madcrewmom
LOL, I'd have to wait until he's not looking!! He's 7 inches taller than me and three times as fast!!

Story: I found a piece of jewelry that I wanted. For FOUR years, I showed it to him everytime we passed by it at Costco. The kids even knew which ring it was. It was gorgeous. I loved it and never changed my mind in those four years. He buys me one from a jewelry store that wasn't near as nice in color (amythest) and cost twice as much. I accepted it with a smile and didn't say anything, but he could read my face. So the next time he wanted to buy me jewelry, he took me to Costco and said "which one was it?" I have two rolling pins in my drawer....hmmmm.....wonder if he would see 'em both coming? muwhahahaha:devil

*sigh*

You see this is what we're TALKING about!!!

Did you ever point at this ring, make your husband look at it and say "Please can you buy me this?"

- J.

Originally posted by The Jake
*sigh*

You see this is what we're TALKING about!!!

Did you ever point at this ring, make your husband look at it and say "Please can you buy me this?"

- J.

Or at least pick it up and say "Boy, if I had the money I would buy this for myself"

Originally posted by The Jake
*sigh*

You see this is what we're TALKING about!!!

Did you ever point at this ring, make your husband look at it and say "Please can you buy me this?"

- J.

Yes, those were almost my exact words. IF I want something, I say so. Everytime we passed by it, "I want this ring dear" "It's only $154" Not too much IMHO. :) I am married to a stubborn man. He doesn't always listen. But gotta love him, even when I don't want too.....:lol1:

Originally posted by madcrewmom
Yes, those were almost my exact words. IF I want something, I say so. Everytime we passed by it, "I want this ring dear" "It's only $154" Not too much IMHO. :) I am married to a stubborn man. He doesn't always listen. But gotta love him, even when I don't want too.....:lol1:

He knew you wanted something, he just forgot which one it was. Doesn't sound subborn at all. Forgetful yes, stubborn no

Originally posted by Creed
Or at least pick it up and say "Boy, if I had the money I would buy this for myself"

No, too indirect.

I really do think women don't get it sometimes (I include Creed in this category too because neither does he apparently).

Ladies, try this next time you want your man to do something.

1) Get a big fat felt pen.
2) Get a sheet of paper.
3) Write your request on the paper with the pen.
4) Stick it a place you will know he will read it (e.g. computer monitor, car windshield, etc).
5) Repeat the above four steps until you feel comfortable knowing he will read it.

Let me know how you go.

- J.

If a woman does not ask *directly*, then she has no gripe when a man does not come through for her as far as I'm concerned. Men are not psychic, contrary to the perception of women.

Thank God Arju understands this. I think she tried subtlety on me one time too many and realised I wasn't going to get it (whatever it was she wanted) so now she's much more direct.

However my big issue at the moment is that I really don't hear everything she says. Either she doesn't have my attention, I forget, or she mumbles. But we're getting better!

- J.

Originally posted by The Jake
No, too indirect.

I really do think women don't get it sometimes (I include Creed in this category too because neither does he apparently).

Ladies, try this next time you want your man to do something.

1) Get a big fat felt pen.
2) Get a sheet of paper.
3) Write your request on the paper with the pen.
4) Stick it a place you will know he will read it (e.g. computer monitor, car windshield, etc).
5) Repeat the above four steps until you feel comfortable knowing he will read it.

Let me know how you go.

- J.

If someone looked right at me and said "Boy, I want this, I wish someone would buy it for me" I would clue in.

Jarrod, you need to stop sitting so close to the monitor when playing neverwinter. Its frying your brain :lol1:

Originally posted by The Jake
No, too indirect.

I really do think women don't get it sometimes (I include Creed in this category too because neither does he apparently).

Ladies, try this next time you want your man to do something.

1) Get a big fat felt pen.
2) Get a sheet of paper.
3) Write your request on the paper with the pen.
4) Stick it a place you will know he will read it (e.g. computer monitor, car windshield, etc).
5) Repeat the above four steps until you feel comfortable knowing he will read it.

Let me know how you go.

- J.

You're right. Some women don't get it. I learned a long time ago to very direct with my husband. And Creed, he is stubborn. Forgetful is up to a point. He was told several times in each of those four years which one I wanted. I got it, so I'm happy about that, I would just like a little surprise and romance to it as well. And Yes! I have told him that too! Still ain't happening.... life goes on. *sigh*