1. How to parallel park
2. Drum kit assembly
3. HTML
4. Avoidance
5. The art of making perfect hummus
6. Tequila makes me angry
7. How to lie
8. Not everyone considers Labrynth to be a must-see
9. Why women fake it
10. To love my own body
Your turn. Remember, comments may take hours to post.
1. How to make pizza
2. Men can be cruel
3. ‘being friends’ is hard
4. I like brown eyes
5. A lie can help
6. I’m special
7. I can be trusted
8. Red wine
9. To loosen up
10. I’m worth fighting for
9. Why women fake it ?
- in the interest of “man”kind you have to give this one out
1. My dad was an honorable man
2. Power tools have a place in my life
3. Dressing down
4. Avoidance (this is a biggie)
5. I give men too much credit or I did
6. Bicycle maintenance
7. Home Depot; alternative to the bars
8. To love the playoffs,,,any sport
9. Don’t kid yourself,,,,it’s all about sex
10. Some are better than others
I love men. When they smell good it’s like a drug, not just nice cologne, but clean clothes, clean body, good dental hygiene. I wish their brains and their hearts were connected.
1) The ratio of cheese to egg in the perfect omlet
2)How to read a tire gauge
and
3)That I am not as strong as I believe I am.
Men are inconsistent, unreliable and more often than not a good pair of legs in a short skirt will trump a previously held deep conviction.
Thanks for the idea. Here’s my list.
http://technicolouryawp.blogspot.com/2006/12/ten-things-ive-learned-from.html
1. that my t-shirt doesn’t have to match my pj bottoms
2. when “he” is sick there is nothing else in the world that matters besides “him” or at least in his eyes
3. how to get lost & not stop for directions but still some how find my way, even though we are late
4. that they like you to be as comfortable with yourself as they are comfortable with you
5. to race four wheelers
6. they would rather have takeout than a meal that took you all afternoon to cook
men…ahhh…you’ve got to love them
I’ve learned that I really do love watching pro sports; it’s not just a supportive girlfriend mechanism anymore, it’s a perfectly viable form of relaxation.
I would have to say:
1. How to parallel park (agree with you on this one)
2. How to hold a baseball bat
3. Directness and getting to the point
4. That I hate Avoidance (I refuse to learn it)
5. The art of enjoying perfect wine
6. Self-centered-ness
7. How to booty call effectively
8. To lie (unfortunately have to agree with that one too)
9. That you can actually forget about the world while watching TV
10. How to jump-start a car battery and change a tire
1. How to “Jeep”
2. Sorta how to drive a standard
3. How a bad one (relationship) affects my health
4. How to interpret a menu that’s totally in Spanish
5. Fruity drinks really can get you f’d up
6. Texting gets overrated and a phone call is often more appropriate
7. How to walk on eggshells
8. I will always sleep with a stuffed animal
9. I need my own space, and independence
10. Diamonds really aren’t the way to a girl’s heart (I already knew this, it was just confirmed)
1. movie in man language equals sex.
2. backrub in man language equals sex.
3. sleep in man language equals sex.
4. how to drive standard
5. face value vs. potental
6. good guys indeed finish last
7. spooning works both ways
8. it’s not you it’s them
9. take chances
10. car emblems
**How to lie and think it’s okay because to my defense it’s only a small one and I’m not man enough to just be honest
*Not everyone has seen Monty Python
*Long Hair Rocks
1. How to be a patronizing, condescending jerk.
2. The miracle that is a perfect Manhattan. Yummy!
(Of course, it goes without saying that this is 10 things I have learned from relationships with women.)
1. How to fib. (Wait! Isn’t that your 7?)
2. Women really are two-faced with other women sometimes.
3. Reverse psychology. (Although applying it never works for me: “I know what you’re trying to do.”)
4. Bake a cheesecake.
5. How to ignore “You left the toilet seat up” tirade.
6. The Notebook is totally the best movie ever made.
7. Real shopping is better than online shopping.
8. All men must read He’s Just Not That Into You because every girl has read it and think it’s the bible.
9. Have unrealistic expectations in a relationship sometimes. (Real life really can’t imitate art sometimes! I’d say.)
10. The whole debate on why Macy’s should have kept the Marshall Field’s name. (Really, is that so important?)
“8. Not everyone considers Labrynth to be a must-see”… Ahh, but they should, my friend. That’s like saying not everyone showers daily. Just because it happens doesn’t mean it should be acceptable.
Cayenne pepper is good & good for you!
1. How to be responsible for my OWN happiness.
2. What type of shirts make the most of my B-cups.
3. How to properly perform an oil change.
4. It’s all about the attitude.
5. How to better manage my time.
6. The proper way to tone my triceps.
7. What hair color looks best with my skin tone.
8. How to do a cart wheel.
9.How to paint.
10. How to use the timer on my digital camera.
Okay, here’s mine:
1. how to burn a cd
2. I am a chronic over-reactor
3. how to make pasta fagioli
4. not to lie to myself
5. how to stalk via Google
6. A Bronx Tale is the best movie ever
7. not everyone appreciates drunk dialing
8. cynicism
9. the lyrics to “Big Poppa”
10. it’s okay to be flawed
in no particular order…
1) i have an uncontrollable passion for red-heads
2) i really do love (and actally understand) hockey
3) big dogs are better than small ones
4) how to kayak
5) how to throw a frisbee in multiple ways
6) how to knot a tie
7) HD TV really does make a difference
9) my brother is the only one that will truly ever understand me
10) how to play the guitar
10 things I have learned from relationships with women
1. Stereotypical does not mean universal.
2. Nor does it mean entirely mythical.
3. Sexuality is very, very complex.
4. I will never fully understand what women do and do not find attractive.
5. How to wash dishes so there are no spots.
6. Rejection should be taken about as personally as gravity.
7. The basics of queer society.
8. Not everyone considers Labyrinth to be a must-see.
9. Despite appearances, William Wallace, in Braveheart, was an hypocritical, manipulative jerk.
10. I’m a catch.
1. They wish they were telling the truth almost as much as we do.
2. How to properly handle CDs.
3. Not all boys from Texas can drive.
4. If a man tells you “You’re not that nurturing”, what he really wants is his mommy.
5. Mel Brooks’ humor does not translate well for everyone.
6. By comparison, I am an excellent driver.
7. Italians really can’t speak without their hands.
8. Roses are not my favorite flower.
9. Some men like romantic comedies AND big explosions.
10. I can do it myself, but it’s nice to have help.
1. How to read a map and not freak out when lost (still working on that)
2. how to read a tire gauge
3. how to jump start a car and other engine stuff
4. that sometimes you really are too busy
5. how to ‘let go’, of him
6. how to fight back, because i deserve respect too!
7. i need tools too
8. how to shoot a gun
9. how its okay to cry sometimes
10. to realize when youre better off without him.
1. Wearing sexy clothes for your man is fun
2. It is okay to cry, even in front of him
3. Men can be trustworthy
4. How to accept compliments and praise
5. To read the newspaper daily(thanks Dad!)
6. Long hair rocks
7. More lube is better
8. How to read a map, and understand the highway system (thanks again Dad!)
9. To forgive
10. I am the constant in every relationship that has failed
1. Men only care about themselves
2. When you love someone, you will sacrifice yourself, regardless of how they make you feel
3. If you like their smell it’s harder to let them go
4. They think money can make everything better
5. A kiss from a man can cure all depression
6. A hug from a man can make your day better
7. How to shoot a bow and arrow
8. Most men have no clue
9. Men only want you when you’re taken
10. The more you love a man the better their burnt eggs taste
Boy, after reading this I think I’m mad and/or not happy with my boyfriend…amazing how writing things down puts things into perspective.
In the spirit of your list..
1. When she’s gone through the time and expense to look great, springing for a taxi is the least you can do.
2. Patience
3. Don’t read her blog.. Not even the secret one you know her well enough to find.
4. Communication usually improves problems, Avoidance often worsens them.
5. Hummus won’t kill a carnivore
6. Vodka makes me stupid
7. When to lie
8. Certain movies can be too much early in a relationship
9. It’s challenging to please a woman who doesn’t know how to please herself.
10. Love her body
I just wanted to say that holy cow I’m so glad I’m not the only one who believed this: “Not everyone considers Labrynth to be a must-see”!!
1. Some guys hate to be teased some love it
2. Dancing in the driveway is fun
3. Drunk emailing can be worse than drunk dialing
4. How to fix the bathroom sink
5. Dad and brother are the best guys in the world
6. Motorcycles are scary but fun
7. I am completely incapable of driving a standard transmission car
8. Randomly kissing boys is fun
9. Concentrating on work is impossible when a relationship is new
10. Breaking up is hard but the girl’s night later is the best.
Mine is going to be a little different, These are the things i’ve learned while Supervising an all male department.
1. No matter how many times you say something, they just don’t get it
2. Not having to share a bathroom with men is really nice
3. I am a geek
4. I am attracted to geeks
5. Men don’t get angry about small things, they sulk
6. Men trust eachother a lot more than they trust women
7. Soda has a lot of sugar and calories
8. There are men out there who wear their wives pants (shudder)
9. I’m not easily offended
10. Men text message as much as Women
1.) it’s ok to be strong-emotionally & physically
2.) i’m funny
3.) i can’t read a map
4.) it’s ok to not always have plans
5.) sex IS important
6.) the best thing he ever did was break up with me
7.) my least favorite phrase “I need space”
8.) not all men reject a woman who initiates sex
9.) it is important to have ambitions
10.) to not fake it
1. To sometimes just shut my mouth.
2. Long hair on women is preferred.
3. White Diesel undershirts make the best pajamas.
4. Throw a fit, negotiate, whatever, but they’ll still find ways to talk to the women who don’t respect your relationship with him.
5. The key, then, is to not let it get to you (I’m still working on this).
6. Waffles made with just slightly under-whipped egg whites are the best density.
7. Looking in his cell phone is really the VERY worst idea ever. Ever. Just don’t even think about it…
8. Shared outdoor activities make Spring & Summer magical.
9. Tickling me? Fair game. Tickling him? Hands off.
10. Trust starts out strong, but can take a long time to rebuild when something shakes it.
How about things a particular man has taught me? I certainly learned all the bad stuff from others, but this one gets the positive list:
1) The entire history of baseball. (And that knowing the back stories makes a game infinitely more interesting to me.)
2) How to argue productively.
3) How to enjoy an action movie.
4) How to take a shower and be ready to head out the door in ten minutes flat.
5) How to be with someone and still maintain independence and just the right amount of selfishness.
6) The joy of a good footrub.
7) That I am stronger than I think.
9) That the past is the past.
10) That no matter how smart and capable I am, I still like being taken care of sometimes, and that’s all right,too.
In not particular order:
1 I can take a punch.
2 My feelings aren’t easily hurt by anyone I’m not sleeping with
3 There is such a thing as “good” country music
4 Everybody’s relationship is weird
5 Hearing protection is a must
6 Getting drunk every day will kill you
7 It is possible to treat people badly and still be liked
8 #7 won’t make for a happy life
9 Bodily functions are funny
10 Girls are gross/ wonderful/ dangerous/ nurturing/ skanks/ goddesses etc. etc.
Do you see this list differently if I tell you I’m male?
1. How to add windshield wiper fluid to my car.
2. How to check air pressure in my tires and add air if needed.
3. How to cook. (true story)
4. How to shut off water when there is a leak in the house.
5. It’s ok to wear sneakers (like regular people.)
6. Women take long showers, Men’s showers last 2-5 minutes. Tops.
7. Women have a higher tolerance for pain.
8. Men are babies when they get sick.
9. Driving a car is a privilege. Owning a gun is a right.
10. I’m damn sexy. =)
1. What “off sides” means
2. How long it takes to paint over wood paneling.
3. The importance of an oil change.
4. My butt is fantastic.
5. ‘Fan On’ bathroom time vs. ‘Fan Off’ bathroom time.
6. They like to be touched too.
7. “Wow” is the best compliment ever.
8. I’m absolutely, hands-down, NO good at catching anything thrown at me.
9. Dirty jokes
10. Good beer.
Fish & Peter?? hmmmmm
1) you can give them all the sex they want and that’s still not enough
2) men don’t realize how good they have it until it’s gone
3) how to open the garage without the remote!
4) how to open a beer bottle with a lighter
5) they’re just cats and dogs…..
6) there are guys that are straight and just want to be good friends (probably 1 in a million)
7) having brothers is great! i have 5!
9) you can give them all the sex they want and that’s still not enough
10) every man will cheat if given the opportunity
1) how to catch a ground ball
2) how to appreciate a good rock song
3) how to pack light
4) that sometimes taking the risk and making the move can be well worth it
5) that if i ask him to make a decision, i have to accept the decision he’s made, not try to change it or suggest something else
6) most of the time, they’re just as confused as we are
7) i’m a lot worse at scrabble than i ever thought i was
9) faith and patience
10) telling someone you love them all of the time, is not the same thing as actually loving someone all of the time
Things I have learned:
1) How to play poker and bluff my way into winning any hand.
2) How to burn a cd.
3) How to figure out who my real friends are.
4) Beer really is better.
5) Who you think you are doesn’t mean squat until you meet the person who helps you discover yourself.
6) I am more girly than I thought.
7) Men really do have issues with asking for directions.
9) A power outage can reveal a person’s true feelings about someone.
10) Sometimes they just want to play video games.
My list of 10…
1. Asking for help won’t make him think less of me.
2. The greatness of GAIN laundry detergent.
3. It can be “just sex” and still be fun.
4. There is much to know and appreciate about wine.
5. The best summer nights are made with plastic chairs, good beer, a cigar, and great conversation.
6. It is great being treated like a girl.
7. There aren’t many things sexier than watching a man play the cello.
8. I can’t fix everything, no matter how hard I try or how good my intentions.
9. Once a liar, always a liar…
10. There is no such thing as a “normal” relationship.
There are two well-established ways to help men understand women. Neither one works.
1. Not everyone appreciates Mediteranian cooking
2. Not every mother teaches their son about the pasta spoon
3. A whole hearted attempt at making the bed is just as good as doing it your way every time
4. His showers last 2-3 times longer than mine. Plan accordingly.
5. He’s just as self concious about his hair as I am about mine.
6. You really don’t want to know what he has on his myspace page.
7. His taking off for the weekend to go hunting really is good for your relationship.
8. Role playing can be fun.
9. To quote a Sara Evan’s song, “Just because you lie in his bed/Don’t mean he meant the things that he said.”
10. If you think you deserve better, you probably do.
1. Love Hurts
2. Intelligent men are sexy
3. Tall with dark hair always makes me look
4. It’s human nature for them to look at other women
5. The size of the TV matters
6. To them you, look better in jeans than a fancy dress
7. The laundry always turns out better if a woman does it
8. They remember things…just not the way they happened
9. It’s the thought that counts
10. They can sleep sitting, standing…almost any position
1. i have a definite type.
2. i am braver than i thought.
3. bike riding is a great date.
4. taking chances is always worth it.
5. even the most sensitive ones are still GUYS underneath it all.
6. texting it cute until used to blow you off.
7. they get just as excited about me as i do about them.
8. if i don’t ask for something, i won’t get it.
9. the value of good beer.
10. i’m a total catch.
1. No one loves you like your mama.
2. My head is much smarter than my heart.
3. Those who can’t dance probably aren’t any good at sex, either. (I’m not sure if it’s a rhythm thing or just fear of embarrassment.)
4. Each one of us chooses whether to be happy or not. It’s not dependant upon anyone else.
5. No matter how well you think you know someone, they still have secrets.
6. Laughter and play are just as important as serious moments.
7. How to hide my heart behind impenetrable walls.
8. If I’m attracted to a man, he’s probably bad news. (My taste in men doesn’t seem to have changed.)
9. Sex is much better if there is a deeper connection.
10. Even though I’m a strong, self-sufficient woman, I still occasionally just want to be rescued. (And rescuers are hot.)
1. not all of them are jerks
2. they don’t have a clue about understanding us which is great because
3. I don’t have a clue about understanding them
4. how to install Linux on a pc
5. SQL
6. how to parallel park
7. playing hard to get works, obviously they like the chase
8. intelligence turns me on
9. football rules
10. They have to eat meat, preferably with a lot of sauce – veggies would kill them
1. Sometimes a kiss means nothing.
2. Sometimes a kiss means everything.
3. If the kissing isn’t good, the rest will eventually go that way, too.
(yes, I realize it’s not all about kissing.)
4. If he says you need someone taller, he’s really saying he needs someone shorter.
5. Being able to enjoy a comfortable cup of coffee together is more important than just about everything.
6. A man’s good friends level of curiousity about you speaks volumes about his level of interest.
7. If real friendship exists in a relationship, everything will be better, the conversations, the kissing, the sex, even the breaking up.
8. Sometimes he really is just busy. But if he really wanted to spend time with you, he’d find a way.
9. How a man treats your dog speaks to his character much more than how he treats your mother.
10. How to appreciate a good port.
1. That taller isn’t necessarily better.
2. That just because he’s older doesn’t mean he’s got things any more figured out than I do.
3. Intelligence matters
4. Being a damsel in distress makes me no less of a feminist
5. Not to say “I love you” as a reflex
6. That “I don’t know” is a real answer
7. That it’s okay to ask for help
8. If he can’t open a jar, he can’t have my heart
9. Men love the way women smell, even without lotion
10. That they can’t quite handle ALL the crazy that women can deal out
1. You always want what you can’t have.
2. A simple hug can make even your worst day better.
3. Being friends is not always an option – too much temptation!
4. Being secure with yourself and knowing what you want is a huge relief to them.
5. Great sex is very important.
6. A smile makes my knees go weak.
7. I love the way a man smells – clean and rugged.
8. Dancing in a parking lot with him humming a tune is what makes you fall in love with him again and again.
9. Men do tell you how wonderful you are to them – every day!
10. Opening your heart to the right one is simple and easy.
1. movie in man language equals sex.
2. back rub in man language equals sex.
3. sleep in man language equals sex.
LOL..I love these…
and here are mine…
1. you aren’t as good as they are.
2. it is always your fault.
3. his way is the better way.
4. how to detail my car.
5. how to do laundry better, (yes he taught me)
6. he can be mad, but I can’t.
7. what he wants to watch is better than what I want to watch.
8. I can do something right.(really I can)
9. I sleep better when he’s close.
10. how to shoot a gun.
1. I don’t know half the things I think I know.
2. You should never date a girl who has no female friends.
3. Monogamy is what I need and I won’t settle for less.
4. Nothing makes me madder than being told I am mad about something about which I am not mad.
5. I rock.
6. If you do not know that I rock, you are not for me.
7. I love people of all shapes and sizes, and expect the same of you.
8. There will never be a better day to do whatever it is that you want to do.
9. Laugh.
10. Do overs count.
Things I have learned from my husband:
1. Love and acceptance can transform your life.
2. Compared to what some other people have to deal with, living with a slob is NOT the worst thing ever.
3. It really is possible to love someone so much that you think of them first.
4. I. Am. A. Superhero.
5. I can do it myself if I want to. It’s just that I don’t want to.
6. I’m the “Hot mom”.
7. Real men are not afraid of a woman with kids.
8. I deserve respect AND love.
9. Sex is important. So is laughter.
10. If your sex drive and your sense of humor are not similar, you are doomed.
1.How you will never have this moment again, so just enjoy it while it lasts
2.to enjoy beer and wine
3.How its not always my fault
4.sometimes it cant be fixed with Iâm sorry
5.The value of dealing with your anger
6.that sports really are the answer
7.how garlic makes everything better
8.That it just feels better to cry sometimes
9.that my brother is the only person who will ever truly understand me
10.when it is worth it, its really worth it
Ten Things I’ve Learned from My Sons
1. Your mother loves you more than you will ever be loved by anyone else. Ever. No matter what.
2. I am much stronger than I give myself credit for.
3. It’s OK to say you don’t know sometimes.
4. Disappointing your mother feels worse than any other punishment on the planet.
5. Until they are about 10, you are the prettiest lady they have ever seen.
6. Sons tell their mothers EVERYTHING when they’re young, even things the moms don’t want to know.
7. Your kids understand more than you give them credit for.
8. ALL men are momma’s boys.
9. The bond between a mother and her son is very hard to break, for better or worse.
10. Your children love you more than you will ever be loved by anyone else. Ever. No matter what.
1. Don’t trust anything that comes out of a man’s mouth for at least the first 90 days.
2. The phrase “I’ll call you” means nothing.
3. Men will ask for phone numbers with no the intention of calling.
4. Actions speak louder than words.
5. Don’t assume that they know what is “appropriate attire” if you ask them to escort you to a wedding.
10)there is a difference between remembering and not being able to forget
9)we can hurt the ones we love
8)how to say you’re sorry – and mean it
7)how to say I love you – and mean it
6)date night is key
5)communication is crutial
4)foreplay is a must
3)doubt means don’t
2)when to let go
1)i’m worth it
1. How to iron a button down shirt the “right” way.
2. How to compete
3. How to leave work at the office
4. How to throw a softball
5. How to stand up to bullies
6. One-pot meals
7. How to attach a shower head
8. How to not call to say you aren’t going to an event previously scheduled, a.k.a. the art of silence
9. If it’s in the past, it’s probably best left forgotten (unless it was something good)
10. How to accept attention from someone and then say “I see you as just a friend….”
1. A killer sidekick
2. To speak up
3. To listen.
4. How to change my own oil.
5. Some things don’t have a deeper meaning
6. The best way to chug a beer (yea, I’m pure class..)
7. Be calm when a deadline is approaching. If it has to be done, it will.
8. Kayaking is more fun in the rain.
9. We all cry.
10. I am beautiful.
I have learned that there are guys that are really good for you and ones that are really bad for you AND I finally prefer the good!
1)How to prime and paint internal walls and ceilings.
2)How to prime and maintain a cast iron pan.
3)How to set, cut, and stack firewood.
4)How to cook a turkey and a steak.
5)How to make and break camp.
6)How to check my tire pressure and oil, put air in my tires, and change a tire.
7)To be an educated, proactive consumer.
8)How to drive a stick shift (12 years later, still driving manual trannies by choice!)
9)”Forewarned is forearmed.”
10)When I have to hurt someone, do it as honestly and gently as possible.
11)How to take public transportation.
My god, my list could match yours. I’d just add to that drum kit assembly, the subsequent tear down. I was a fricken pro.
some things I have learned from the men in my life:
1. if you are convinced he is not in love with you, he will never tell you he is.
2. preparing a little lunch-bag will earn you a week of extra lovey-dovey behavior
3. men donât believe you can sleep with a (male) friend and really not want a relationship with him
4. a short skirt will get you everyoneâs attention. Except his.
5. watching a man in his underwear shave his face is a huge turn-on. Oooowwwwâ¦..
6. men really donât like independent women, even if they say they do.
7. I can read maps. And I have a great sense of direction. Even so, I will ask directions when Iâm lost. Itâs just faster.
8. guys will tell you they still want you to be the mother of their children after they break up with you (wtf?! happened more than once!)
9. waking up next to someone who is smiling at you is the best way to start the day
10. acting distant works. Sigh.
1. that I am worth it
2. that I am capable of feeling
3. how to accept a compliment
4. how to share
5. patience
6. how to ask for what I want
7. how to listen
8. laughs last longer than looks
9. that my “must have” and “would never” lists are complete and utter bunk
10. how to trust, fully and completely
Ooh, I wan to know the answer to #9 too.
I’ve learned *a lot* about baseball. And how to Photoshop.
1. Not all men are my father and its not fair for them to serve a life sentence for his crimes.
2. They can be trained.
3. if they’ll do it with ya, they’ll do it to ya.
4.The way they treat their mother says a lot. really.
5. The way they treat other people and animals,shows there true colors more than words ever could.
6. Throwing temper tendrums eventually gets old.
7. Assuming they should be able to figure out why Im mad is not fair fighting. They really can’t.
8. Though they don’t act like they need your reassurance or praise, they do.
9. As Dr. Phil says, relationships arn’t 50/50 they are 100/100. And when its over i’ll still be the whole 100.
10. When you think you can’t possibly love them anymore, they’ll prove you wrong.
1. Men mean what they say, literally.
2. What men don’t say is often more important.
3. Men are either instantly attracted, or they’re not.
4. How to find the root cause of a problem quickly.
5. How to fix the root cause quickly.
6. How to forget about the whole problem quickly.
7. What you get can be different than what you wanted, but just as good.
8. With the right person, it is better to give than receive.
9. Falling asleep in someone’s arms is the best feeling.
10. Men can be hurt too.
1. Honesty IS the best policy.
2. Fighting is not a necessary ingredient.
3. If he says it, he means it. If he doesn’t, he means that too.
4. Men can be romantic too.
5. If your Dad thinks he’s gay, he is.
6. Initiating is worth everyone’s time.
7. Share and share alike.
8. Quality time doesn’t have to be exiciting or ground-breaking. It can just be time.
9. I am not perfect.
10. Neither is he. We’re lucky to have found each other.
a) what a “gig line” is.
b) how to have sex.
c) how to make love.
d) the difference between the two.
1) What someone will do for you, they will do to you.
2) I’m beautiful even without makeup.
3) Farts never stop being funny.
4) It’s okay to skip class for a mid-afternoon cuddle session.
5) Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth when breaking up.
6) Sometimes it’s okay to make the first move.
7) I really love my independence.
9) All men lie.
10) Not all men who lie are bad men.
1. How to make perfect scrambled eggs
2. Bald men are sexy
3. How to fold underwear, military style
4. Leave the room when your man’s football team is losing
5. Men cry too
6. To know thyself
7. Never underestimate the power of a striptease, albeit, a joking one
8. Men aren’t mind readers
9. Trench coats and stiletto’s are very much appreciated
10. Never get in the way of a hungry man and food
10. How to play poker.
9. “The Godfather” kind of is a must see.
8. Confidence is sexy.
7. A pencil skirt and hot boots will make any man do a double take.
6. If a man wants to see you, he’ll do whatever it takes to see you.
5. Fantasy football is dumb.
4. Morning romps are fantastic.
3. As soon as you have moved on, they’re back.
2. Kiss me like you mean it or don’t bother.
1. It’s nice to be needed, but not by the needy.
Thanks for the great idea for a post!
Ten Things I’ve learned from men
1. That we’re not that different
2. How to drink a Car Bomb
3. The art of writing a good poetry analysis
4. What you see in the mirror is NOT what they see when they look at you
5. An appreciation for British rock bands
6. Size doesn’t matter but enthusiasm does
7. What an orgasm actually feels like
8. The joy of reading “graphic novels” as an adult
9. That men and women CAN just be friends…
10. …but they would still take you up on it if you offered
In no particular order…
1. The soulfulness of Billie Holiday — from my first real boyfriend
2. The poetry and depth of Greg Brown — from the one who got away
3. That love IS enough
4. That if a man tells you love ISN’T enough, he either a) doesn’t love you enough or b) is incapable of the kind of love you deserve
5. How much I love it when a man interrupts kissing me to pull away and look into my eyes
6. How much I love it when a man touches my face and plays with my hair when we’re kissing
7. How frightfully close I can come to marrying a man I know is not The One
8. That, no matter how late, I am ultimately strong enough to recognize he’s not The One
9. That sometimes an empty bed is a testament to my self worth and respect
10. That I am capable of loving generously and selflessly
Have fun in Costa Rica and enjoy the locals!
1. How to blog (yes, his was the first time I’d read one).
2. Nine Inch Nails really CAN be mood music.
3. How to parallel park better.
4. Some girls can hold their liquor better than the boys.
5. I’m smarter than I thought I was.
6. Taking chances is ALWAYS worth it.
7. Everyone is beautiful to someone.
8. Sex can be liberating.
9. It takes twice as long to recover from love gone wrong as it did to fall in love.
10. Sometimes sex is just sex, no strings, and that doesn’t make you a whore.
10) “a man is only as faithful as his options.”
9) they way you get him is the way you’ll loose him.
7) “they’re called crushes for a reason, if they were easy, they’d call them something else.”
5) you might want a guy who’s like you’re father but you don’t want one who talks to you like you’re his child
4) you will never win the “well if YOU’RE not going to clean it, I’M not going to clean it” war.
3) if he’s a really food apologizer, that just means he has a lot of practice.
2) people treat you the way you let them.
1) you end up dating guys like you’re father–even when you try despeparately not to.
1. That the most attractive thing is being myself
2. Men overanalyze just as much as women do
3. How to rock climb
4. Being held is the best feeling ever
5. Men need to be admired, women need to be adored
6. I love a man who can make me laugh
7. Good guys do NOT finish last
8. To let go of the little things
9. What good music really is
10. I’m much happier when I actually communicate what I want rather than expect him to gues
1. How to NOT throw like a girl (thanks Dad!)
2. That I can DO almost anything
3. That a good sense of humour is a key personality point
4. That they are all different.
5. To truly listen and hear what’s being said.
6. That actions still speak louder than words.
7. That it’s okay not to have a perfectly clean house when there’s something better to do.
8. To love my body.
9. To love my mind.
10. If they truly love you, then you will feel better about yourself and never, ever worse.
I must apologize in advance, but why do you all seem to think that women are something special? Here are 10 things I learned from a woman from living with one for 8 years now :
10)When in doubt, play stupid.
9)When lazy, play sick.
8)In case something is unavoidable to do that you REALLY don’t want to (like change personal documents – here in Bosnia that is a lengthy procedure that involves standing in queue for hours) – try crying your way out of it anyway.
7)When you download some viruses and your computer blocks up, apparently its enough to lift your hands off the keyboard and say “Its blocked again!” – and miraculously comp will start working again.
6)Food is never burnt, its just my taste buds are going crazy.
5)Furniture needs moving? Its enough to point at it and say “I want that THERE” and it will be done. Of course, don’t forget to mention to your friends over coffee that “You moved furniture today!”
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Ups, I just realized I am running out of characters
In my early morning fog I read “The art of making perfect hummus” as “The art of making perfect humans” and laughed outloud.
1. How to be patient
2. How amazing the Beatles are.
3. That I hate to argue
4. Quiet moments can be profound.
5. Not all men are liars and pigs
6. Humor is the sexiest quality
7. To love Star Trek
8. It’s ok to let someone take care of you, it doesn’t mean you’re weak.
9. What partnership really means.
10. What it feels like to be truly loved.
1. How to stand up for myself
2. How to drive on the left side of the road
3. The Mile High Club isn’t really worth it.
4. How to live with and love dogs
5.I love all genres of music (including some rap and country)
6. Video games are kinda fun.
7. HD TV really is worth it
8. How to pack the perfect bowl
9. I really love Australia, but I love my family even more.
10. “It’s nice to be needed, but not by the needy.” (borrowed from commenter Kendra. She’s right!)
Ten Things Iâve learned from being with women
1)Boredom is more painful than arguing (TO THEM)
2)They say they want safety but are attracted to danger / excitement
3)My needs are actually very simple and NOT to be ignored
4)Bad boys exist because there is demand for them (supply / demand)
5)Every woman is totally different, make no assumptions
6)Donât let them see you cry (or be a human being even) they loose attraction
7)They will choose an exciting JERK over a boring nice guy any time
8)Attraction for women is unconscious, theyâre not even aware of these things
9)Women will test you constantly (kicking the proverbial tires to see if youâre a man)
10)They want a strong man and unconsciously see your emotional needs as a weakness, even if they tell you the opposite.
They’ll never agree to the previous verbally but actions are louder than words.
1. a good smile lets a woman get away with a lot
2. fart noises in movies = always funny
3. sex is good for your mood
4. waiting for sex, makes the payoff better
5. if you don’t feel like it, don’t do it (works for any situation)
6. if it itches, scratch it
7. cheese &/or ketchup goes well with everthing
8. how to seperate the distint sounds of each instrument when listening to music
9. fireworks are fun & moving away is for sissies
10. men don’t age mentally
1. Great kissing is better then bad sex.
2. We all lie, men AND women.
3. It is easier to be the dumpee then the dumper.
4. There is such a thing as too independant.
5. Just because it hurts really bad, doesn’t mean it’s love.
6. What a safety, quaretback sneek and third down conversion are.
7. You get what you give.
8. There is nothing sexier then a man in a tool belt.
9.A man is most vulnerable right after sex, don’t believe a word he says.
10. How to play the air guitar, really well.
1.I have the capability to be very mean and cruel.
2.At some point they always come back.
3.To caulk.
4.Hitting is never acceptable.
5.To walk around naked and not be self conscious.
6.You canât fight for someone who doesnât want to be fought for/sometimes love is not enough.
7.There is a big difference between âlovingâ someone and âbeing in loveâ; it really sucks when you surprisingly find out that difference.
8.What it feels like to be used.
9.Itâs better if he loves you just a little bit more.
10.I really donât know everything/ sometimes Iâm not as smart as I think
1. how to parallel park
2. to listen to music really loud in the car with the windows down and then yell over the noise
3. to hang with the fellas
4. to drive a stick
5. not talk about emotions
6. how it feels to fall apart
7. drink all night
8. watching a movie in man talk really does equal sex, LOL
9. eat in front of them!!!
10. to demand respect when its not given
Hi Heather,
I wanted to let you know I read your article of resolutions for 2007 on MSN Lifestyle, and it is just what I needed. I got out of a relationship in June, and have been putting myself through post-traumatic hell ever since. This is too long to make myself suffer! I have had a recent attitude change, and am copying and pasting your article for keeps! Thanks, girl!
1. How to appreciate a good microbrew
2. That women are harder on one another than men will ever be.
3. Have enough, yet give more.
4. Running is a great stress-reliever.
5. How to stand in the batter’s box to get the most out of my swing.
6. Laughter is the best medicine.
7. How to expand my musical horizons and come to love the Beastie Boys, Rolling Stones, CCR, and Soul Coughing.
8. It’s better to be honest and admit I dropped the ball than to come up with lame excuses. Good friends will understand.
9. Your dad isn’t Superman, and seeing him cry will feel like your heart is breaking.
10. It never gets old to hear the following expressions: I love you. I trust you. I believe in you.
1. To laugh when you want to cry.
2. To RELAX
3. To drink good wine instead of what’s on sale.
4. To kiss like it’s the last time.
5. To breathe deeply before a kiss like that!
6. To drive slower.
7. To take naps before a late night date.
8. To wear clothes that bring out the color of your eyes.
9. To say I love you without words.
10. To be a better friend.
10 things I have learned from 23 years of marriage
1.It’s not about me.
2.Marriage is not for wimps, it takes real work.
3.Together, you really can overcome anything.
4.Your capacity to love is limitless.
5.Her inner beauty grows every year and always takes my breath away.
6.The grass is greenest where it gets watered (really a repeat of #2)
7.The deeper the emotional intimacy, the better the physical intimacy.
8.The thrill of having her sleep in my arms.
9.It’s not about my happiness, needs, or fulfillment.
10.What I am putting into the marriage is far, FAR more important than what I am getting out of it.
I posted my own list too, here. Thanks!
1- I actually prefer sleeping without touching
2- There is nothing better than spooning…before bed
3- That those stupid articles abou hidden moan zones aren’t lying
4- It is possible that I may never have to change a tire.
5- Nothing makes me happier than him smiling at me.
6- I am opinonated and that is a good thing.
7- Saying “thank you” means so much.
8- I am not a pushover, but I give in pretty easily.
9- Grilling is better.
10- Never forget to ask about the other’s day.
1. How to fry chicken
2. That they really do find you most attractive when you first wake up in the morning
3. Men do like some “girlie” movies
4. he doesn’t obsess over my extra 10 lbs. like I do, in fact he likes it.
5. Being single isn’t really all that bad
6. I’m stronger than I thought
7. Girls do drive better than men
8. guys are capable of being romantic
9. Don’t EVER take them shopping
10.How to understand and enjoy football
1. A little bit of dirty talk goes a long way
2. I will always talk too much around beautiful men.
3. Men will never understand what women want because we talk in circles.
4. Lying can be easier than telling the truth.
5. Men can ( and sometimes do )cry.
6. A man’s tears can break your heart.
7. Letting go is hard to do.
8. Not all health food tastes bad.
9. Good guys deserve a chance.
10. Try not to say I love you first.
1. If he wants to see you, he’ll find a way.
2. Men worry about things bigger than we think.
3. Sometimes men don’t know how, so you need to show them.
4. There is a difference between being in love and loving someone.
5. Sometimes when they don’t tell you everything, its good.
6. That seeing a man cry is very painful and leaves you feeling helpless.
7. My life will go so much more smoothly once I step out of my brain (stop overanalyzing).
8. Sexy and bad do not have to go together.
9. What I look like through his eyes is not the same thing I see when I look in the mirror or even into myself.
10. To be the fabulous independant, smart, powerful, witty, strong willed woman I am and to stop apologizing for it.
1. To not over think things
2. Go with the flow
3. Things work themselves out
4. I can be loved for me
5. Getting attention by skimpy outfits isn’t healthy
6. I have more strength than I give myself credit for
7. I can be independent and in a relationship
8. There are ment out there with good morals and values that are like mine
9. You can have a lover and a best friend all in one
10. Take care of yourself and the rest will work it’s self out!
1.That my verbal skills are stronger
his & that’s not always a good thing.
2.That men are like plants – just take
care of them and they will grow
3.That he will never really understand
me, but he tries
4.That his feelings get hurt too
5.That he will buy you almost anything
else if you don’t ask him to go buy
tampons
6.Just because he didn’t notice your
new outfit, it doesn’t mean he
doesn’t love you
7.Yes, he would like to have sex with
the hot woman you both just saw, but
he won’t actually do it – for all the
right reasons
8.No, he really doesn’t notice when the
kitchen floor needs to be mopped
9.If you’re always trying to show him
“who’s the boss”, don’t expect him to
take charge
10.Communication is frequently not
verbal.
1. Attraction can overcome nearly every obstacle in the relationship, in the beginning
2. How to take a HDTV out of its brand-new box
3. How to spot an alcoholic
4. Insecure men do not make good boyfriends.
5. It’s not possible to be just friends.
6. There is a problem when you can IM him, but not talk to him over the phone or face-to-face.
7. Love will make him find you attractive even when you haven’t showered for three days straight.
8. House-broken men make great boyfriends.
9. “Let’s try this relationship again,” is a bad idea.
10. I still do not know whether I have ever fallen in love.
1. They really don’t know why you’re mad at them
2. The one you love doesn’t always love you back
3. How to have an orgasm without really trying
4. Sometimes, throwing a hissyfit feels really good
5. Drinking only makes things easier until tomorrow
6. Being yourself reaps the most rewards
7. Not to settle
8. That the saying about the way to a man’s heart isn’t far off
9. How to put my foot down
10. That I really don’t have it all figured out.
Oops – maybe my verbal skills aren’t stronger!
1. The difference between love and lust
2. How to change a tire, check the pressure and locate all majore parts of the engine.
3. How to take care of myself
4. How to cook on a grill
5. How to change the mood with one look
6. That talking is not always a good thing
Oh I’m with you on #6. I once tried to run over a boyfriend in my car on that stuff. I should really blog about that sometime…
I’m currently going through a situation with a couple of guys who are constantly on-again, off-again deals. I’m tired of the same old crap and after reading your article about women having new rules on MSN I have to applaud you! You made so many good points about being happy with yourself, moving on, and knowing that there WILL be someone out there for you. That’s one thing that I’v always found to be awesome about love. Just because it’s not happening now, doesn’t mean it won’t, and the best part is thinking that some day you’ll find that one person who will love the you YOU love.
I’m a firm believer in what’s meant to be, will be. Although a bad relationship is hard, I feel they make you stronger. You can look at it as finding out what you don’t want. Life’s full of trial and error, and your article has given me reasons to take note and learn from it.
THANKS!
How to do a shot of whiskey without making a face.
1. What a real orgasm feels like
2. I hate PDA, especially when backpacks are being worn
3. How to shut off the water in my house when there is a leak.
4. How to give a good BJ
5. I act stronger than I am
6. How to build a dry wall and spackle it
7. Roses are not my favorite flower
8. Although cuddling is great, sometimes sleeping in the nook of my bed by myself is much better
9. sushi
10. Beatles, Billy Joel, and Elton John.
i’ve enjoyed reading everybody’s comments so much!
…and to “M” who wrote, “there’s nothing sexier than watching a man play the cello”, to you i say, “you’ve obviously never seen a man strap on tefillin.”
1. Don’t hold back in bed.
2. Most of your male friends, if given the chance, would absolutely have sex with you.
3. Having sex with your male friends can make you feel like the village bicycle at your college reunion — but it’s ok.
4. If you’re going to break up, really break up.
5. Having a guy who can make you laugh is wonderful.
6. Being able to make a guy laugh, really laugh, is priceless.
7. They love it if you can watch South Park with them and actually like it and do the voices.
8. They would just as soon watch football with their friends, so no need to fake an interest.
9. Don’t give yourself stupid excuses for why you shouldn’t date a guy you really like.
10. Don’t ignore your legitimate reasons for not dating a guy who really likes you.
What I’ve learned about women from this blog:
The typical single American woman is a needy, petty, promisuous, overanalyzing, anxiety-prone, guilt-ridden, male-bashing blabbermouth who imagines that she’ll find True Love despite her own stratospheric levels of excess emotional baggage. Read any of the above lists for details.
This is really depressing. Are guys the dull, sports-watching, meat-eating, farting, Maxim-reading, doglike creatures women’s magazines would have us think they are? I’m sad I am one.
ten things I have learned from women:
1. Don’t let my jeans hang the wrong way on my shoes
2. Not all drinks need ice.
3. How to tame a chili pepper
4. Ginger root with salt will keep away the common cold.
5. How to use a sesame seed oil.
6. How to be myself, without trying…not to fake anything…
7. With the right girl, I can save money.
8. When shopping for clothes, take a truck load of stuff into the try-on room and get it all done in 15 minutes…
9. Fish oils and flower pepper
10. What bones of a chicken are eidle.
My list is the second or third one posted, but I have checked in everyday to read what all of you have written. I was afraid that the lists would turn into male-bashing, but instead the insights are great. Mean are great, some are not. It’s fabulous that men are not like women,,,,how boring would that be?
My list is the second or third one posted, but I have checked in everyday to read what all of you have written. I was afraid that the lists would turn into male-bashing, but instead the insights are great. Mean are great, some are not. It’s fabulous that men are not like women,,,,how boring would that be?
I’m 50 years old and learned alot from reading (sometimes between the lines) what you have all experienced.
10 things I have learnt from men
-That I am beautiful and my physical imperfections do not matter
-How to say ‘a man’s dangly bit’ in Italian and ‘forbidden’ in French
-That I give very good advice
-Not to trust too easily. Naive is cute but a 23 year old has to pretend to not
be too trusting, especially in the early stages of anything.
-To consult God before making decisions
-To work even double harder academically, when I am in a relationship. Guys
often get their work done, then hang out; girls leave their work undone to hang
out.
-Not to compromise my values, still. I am very happy for this one.
-How to dance salsa
-How to take a compliment, and receive a gift (gracefully, on both terms).
-That guys love good hair and sincerity.
1. That when a woman acts enthusiastic about something with me, she can secretly be NOT enthusiastic about it at all, but ijust doing it for meâ¦which is cool too.
2. How to be patient. This is miraculous to me. From accepting long lines, to putting up with rambunctious kids.
3. That women can endure anything, as long as they get to talk, either during or after.
4. That when women say they love to cook, it doesnât mean they love to bake.
5. That they can go months, even years without touching themselves. How is this possible?
6. That women can lie in complete innocence. (We men lie and know weâre being dogs.)
7. That women treat each other in ways I couldnât fathom treating another man. The female world is quite scary this way, and indicative of how truly tough they areâ¦merely to survive it.
8. That women have to get up at 4 AM and prep three hours before work. I simply wouldnât do it. Iâd just be an ugly un-made-up girl. Too bad!
9. The sound of a phone ringing is the most cruci
“10. acting distant works. Sigh.”
Nic, so sadly true.
I just keep learning.
1) That I will always be Daddy’s girl.
2) That waiting for a man to say “I love you” is heartbreaking
3) That Oklahoma is NOT in the mid-west
4) That my knowledge of cars will never cease to amaze them
5) That I don’t have to please everyone
6) That winemaking is an art, not a science
7) That I will still kick his a** at video games, even if I really like him
9) That the physical stuff comes naturally with the right man
10) That I’ve never really been in love until now
1. How sexy it is when a man treats all women (regardless of age, looks, or relationship status) like girls.
2. I have a type.
3. How to shoot whiskey.
4. Most men think it’s sexy when a woman can shoot whiskey.
5. How very scary my brother can be.
6. How sexy it is when a man I am dating/sleeping with stands up strait, looks my brother in the eye, and shakes his hand.
7. I like to be held and I like men that want to hold me.
8. A sexy man that is smart is always sexier then a sexy man that is not smart.
9. I like sex ALOT and that’s sexy.
10. Just because I can pay for it/ fix it/ reach it/ open it/ figure it out for myself doesn’t mean I want to.
And my last…
Great sex and interesting conversations are sooooo much more important to me that I could have ever dreamed.
ahhh…
to be instrumental
in
messing up your bed
1. Over analysing often doesn’t help.
2. Waking up next to the person you love is the best.
3. Sleeping next to the person you love doesn’t necessarily mean you sleep more/better. But you wouldn’t miss for nothing.
4. Talking in your sleep can be dangerous.
5. Women like to be picked up (in the literal sense).
6. Coming up creative wheat & restaurant free anniversary ideas.
7. Hot water bottles are nice, but the real thing is better.
8. There are many different ways to be a real man.
9. Subtlety … err … what’s subtlety?
10. A six pack only matters in your head.
1) How to lie (strong consensus here)
2) That i like to be caressed
3) If he doesn’t pay, he’s not that into you
4) Men have a different interpretation of abstract concepts compared to women (e.g., love, relationship, happiness)
5) Men have a different response to visual sensory input than women. They also notice more things visually than women.
6) Men are obsessed with their butthole and any related bodily functions
7) Women really don’t fall for the “nice guys” which is why the alpha male mindset has evolved in the males
9) How to pretend I’m interested in baseball
10) How to assure a second date – always convey verbally and physically that you are so absolutely fascinated with them and express fascination with every word they say. Do not let anything go in one ear and out the other (this takes effort as women tend to “gather” only the most important stuff due to our basic instinct). every word they have to say. Talk about yourself as little as possibl
1.How to make a great Margarita
2.How to write a film script
3.How to shake hands w/correct pressure
4.How to parallel park
5.I do like beer….from Belgium
6.How to use Chop Sticks (after I forgot in the 4th grade)
7.How to Foxtrot
8.How to drink
9.How to be more easy going
10.And I am currently learning how to be selflessly loving, but we are teaching eachother this one.
…In no [partiular order…
1. how to love my body (and the things it can do..)
2. how to drive a car (seriously)
3. how to trust my gut feeling
3. how to sacrifice myself for someone ele’s happiness (aka how to love)
4. how to “let go”, give “space”, take a “breather” etc.
5. good guys do finish last, but there worth the wait
6. how to appreciate football
7. silence can be golden
8. i am definately not needy/clingy
9. not to settle for less (i.e how and when to walk away)
10. people change (it’s always best to have your eyes open to reality..)
I blogged mine. See above.
10 things I learned from my female relationships…
I love you, I really love all of you;
1. no matter how good it looks on paper, reality is a whole different story
2. girls who make booty calls should not become girlfriends
3. don’t be a nice guy
4. do be a good guy
5. honestly is tough. don’t give up.
6. trust your instincts, not your habits
7. making amends with your mother makes amends in all of your female relationships
8. like attracts like, so be what you want more of in your life.
9. making an effort counts
10. if you can’t stand being by yourself, don’t bother a woman until you can.
What I’ve Learned from Men
1. How to use a chisel
2. How to love my mother
3. How to do business without taking things personally.
4. How to really laugh
5. How to play tennis
6. How to ski
7. How to adjust the valves on my VW
8. How to give good gifts
9. How to avoid responsibility
10. How to take on responsibility
#1 being too available is the quickest way to turn them off.
Things I have learned from guys:
(in no random order)
1. How to stop my toilet from running
2. Guys can like chick flicks because they are “happy movies”
3. Watching out for myself is important
4. What it means when someone “calls it”
5. I blush really easily (not even when guys are concerned, just if I am embarrassed or feel someone looking at me).
6. Your relationship with his friends is almost as important as your relationship with him
7. Hugs from guys can make the whole day better
8. The way they treat other people is a hint at how they will eventually treat you
9. That I really hate white guys who think they are black
10. To love myself as I am, not as I was, or as I could be
11. How good it feels to wake up next to a guy, and have him tell me I am cute
12. How it feels to be cheated on
13. That it is important to really rely on God to be your leader, and not the guy (even if he is a very godly guy)
1. No one can ever live up to my dad
2. I can’t love (or even like) a boy who does not like my dogs
3. I am a lightweight
4. I am a stereotypical drunk (and that’s not a good thing)
5. Spooning is always a good thing
6. How to hug properly
7. Nothing beats a nice day, the beach, and cute boy throwing sticks for my dogs
8. I like to flirt
9. Walks solve all problems
10. Boys who don’t want to date you make the best friends
1. that men can’t make a decision
2. do not take the first initiative
3. i’m a sucker for those that are already taken
4. that i’m impatient
5. my dad taught me everything i need to know about home improvement and car maintenance
6. every girl needs her own tool box
7. i do not trust men
8. i am sexy
9. guys appreciate humor and brains just as much as sex appeal
10. and those that don’t, are not worth my time
btw, waiting at the finish line for that nice guy…
1. No guy is ever going to be perfect. I shouldnt hold them to impossible standards.
2. but if I really can’t deal w/ certain characteristics, I need to let him go and move on…
3. And it is NEVER a good idea to try to make exes jealous…it only ends up hurting you in the end.
4. try to find the diamond in the rough–he is the one who will really make you happy.
5. never forget your girlfriends; they are the ones who will be there when you are crying, who will make sure that you get up, eat, and go to work/school when things are bad.
6. after a breakup: he’s really not the only person w/ whom you can have a connection…give it some time & you’ll find an even better one.
7. my sister has to like him; if she doesn’t, he’s out.
8. learn to know when he’s just not that into you…and then drop it and run the other direction so you can free yourself up for things that matter.
1. Some mamas have a lot to answer for fxxxxxg their sons
2. How NOT to raise my son
3. They are motivated by sex
4. Emotions scare the sxxt out of them
5. Men between the ages of 25-30 have matured in reverse dog years (no pun intended)
6. Men like to look the expert, even in front of your friends on topics, your friends know you’re the expert on
7. Good sex without emotions feels cheap
8. How to be egotistical and self-centered
9. How to be insensitive to other’s feelings
10. How to act as though I’m entitled to get my own way.
1. How to bake garlic crust salmon
2. Sushi and Indian food
3. Stevie Wonder’s “Innervision”
4. How to play the blues on an upright bass and electric bass
5. Appreciate the Italian singers, Louis primo, Dino Martin, Frank Sinatra, etc…
6. Courtly gentleman behavior, ordering for me, opening car doors
7. Guys are insecure about their penis size, even guys with large size may have problems as in #8
8. Retarded erection…some guys just can’t cum and that is no fun
9. Guys run away from conflict and emotion
10. Women hold the power because they hold the ‘goods”.
1. how to DJ
2. how to schmooze
3. how to smoke cigarettes
4. how to sense when someones just taking advantage of you
5. how to break up
6. guys are really insecrure
7. how to find cheap fun things to do for dates
8. the underground clubbing scene
9. underground hip hop
10 funk and reggae
1. I need my own bathroom.
2. Always have a plan & your own means.
3. I can be hot when i talk dirty.
4. Money really does matter
5. It’s not always about me.
6. Thers are many ways to “dry off” after the shower.
7. Prince is awesome.
8. Guys who play the guitars are cool.
9. Cheap booze are not worth it.
10. Men aren’t as smart as my mother.
I’ve posted my list here.
1. guys do get messed up in life
2. they’re ahead of the game when they admit it to themselves.
3. the’re in even better shape when they appreciate where you are,in your heads, when they read what you’ve posted and don’t want to inflict themselves on you ’till they get a handle on becomming what a man should be.
4. just me, who still has’nt learned what he’s about…… yet; but he’s learning.
1. go on the second date.
2. Men and women are much more similar than we’d like to admit.
3. BBQ is appreciated year-round
4. To use my words carefully – there are no takebacks.
5. Sex is by far better than chocolate.
6. To observe carefully how a man treats his mother and his sisters. Ultimately, it’s about respect.
7. He really can’t read my mind?!!?
8. A man who reads is better company.
9. Trusting someone is frightening and those are MY issues. Confidence is attractive, insecurity is not. If he’s not with you, he’s gone.
10. It’s all worth the effort at the end of the day.
This is a fab idea:
1. That most of what I thought was wrong with them was actually wrong with me.
2. to love
3. to depend on someone else
4. that when it’s right nothing else matters
5. that i can be soppy & romantic
6. I miss my dad more when I’m with someone i like therefore would like him to meet.
7. Trance music isn’t everything
8. If you tell em what’s wrong at least they can try to fix it (communication)
9. Men really do like blue and women Pink
10. We are from different planets but who cares?
If he says he is divorced, he might not actually be. Ask to see the paperwork.
Things I learned from my relationships with men
1. How to put air in my tires
2. Being passive doesn’t work for me
3. It’s ok to cry
4. Looks can be deceiving
5. Being adored feels awesome!
6. Laughter can help you through the bad times
7. How to order the perfect steak
8. Beer isn’t all that bad
9. NASCAR is not my thing
10.I’m a great girlfriend! Go me!
1. To stand up for myself
2. Self control
3. To love football. It really is a great game after all.
4. Patience
5. How to do 40 things at once
6. To always trust my first instincts and not second guess myself
7. How to relax more
8. How to swear
9. How to fight dirty
10. Self respect
My 10 things:
1. I am not a cruel person; I’m one of the ones who will die trying to be nice. And I’m ok with that.
2. How to shoot better.
3. Camping is fun.
4. Computer games drive me nuts.
5. Why lying is dumb; you will ALWAYS get caught.
6. The military man can sometimes be a good thing, if you stand up for yourself.
7. How to relax and enjoy being who I am.
8. Football really IS the coolest damn sport ever, especially in person, in the cold, with a big beer in your hand and a goofey hat on!
9. My father is my hero and I am blessed to be able to say that.
10. It is not ok for me blow off my feelings; he can either deal with them, or he can get the hell out of dodge.
1. Independence & time apart are good for a relationship. Good! The lack of either is bad. Very very bad.
2. I’m responsible for my own happiness.
3. How good sex is has about 90% to do with me, only about 10% to do with him.
4. That said, it’s an important 10%, & very difficult to compensate for.
5. Being a grown man’s surrogate mother sucks, & isn’t worth it, no matter how cute he is.
5. Boys make far better friends than girls do, but they also make things much trickier when boyfriends & girlfriends get insecure. It’s a tricky balance, but everybody just needs to grow up.
8. Spoiled manchildren are not worthy of me.
7. I become a sappy little girl when I fall in love. It’s very jarring to my ‘cool, collected’ sense of identity. But I’m in love, so who cares.
7. It’s not that looks matter that much, but mannerisms, the way one carries himself, that matters. Without at least a bit of The Sexy, it won’t work out.
8. Love isn’t everything.
9. True love, maybe.
10. Love is a Tonka truck. Very few will get that
1. don’t ignore red flags
2. don’t settle
3. don’t make excuses for them
4. as annoying as it is- if you mom doesn’t like him, she is probably right
5. If he says “oh so all those other guys you’re dating…” or something like that he probably isn’t that into you– he’s not jealous
6. the more casual I am about a guy, the more they persue me
7. don’t give him your IM screen name
8. if he won’t make the effort to pick you up on a first real date, he probably isn’t that into you
9. if he text messages rather than calls- he’s probably not that into you.
10. always erase them from your cell phone immediately after breaking up.
1. thru 10. That I am a lesbian.
1. Seek God first in all that you do.
2. Be careful what you ask for.
3. Never hold back your true feelings. You will regret that you did not give it your all.
4. Always be 100% honest with him, but don’t volunteer information.
5. Never be afraid to be yourself.
6.Trust your first mind. It is usually right.
7. Others’ opinions of your relationship don’t matter. They are on the outside looking in.
8. He will show you exactly how he feels about you in his actions. There is no need to wonder how he feels about you if you just watch how he treats you.
9. A real man is VERY hard to find. If you have one, do whatever it takes to keep him (within your boundries).
10.When you find someone great, they will make you want to be a better woman.
1. gut feelings are always right
2. how to pack a man’s lunch
3. i can only pretend to be mad for so long until it backfires
4. my mother likes every man i date(or pretends to)
5. alcohol and love/sex do not mix for me
6. disrespect doesn’t have to happen verbally
7. actions speak louder than words
8. to take it slow
9. to not put myself on the line unless he is too
10. that i’m not okay with a boyfriend being friends with his exes.
7.
they don’t really care what you think or say
its all about control,theirs
its the mothers fault[iknow becausei raised2boysand have2grandsonsisawhowthey start totuneyou outat2yrsold!]
never grow up
that all men are self-centered selfish little boys some just hide it better
its always all about them in every way
why is it I seem to get smarter as I get older[53],but they seem to get dumber?
all that mechanical and construction stuff,already knew and I’m better
what is it we as mothers do to our boys as we raise them, that they think they are always right,that thay are so perfect,I swear ,I don’t know what goes wrong
if ,theres a good,trust worthy,upright,a man of his WORD male out there,I know hes not under 50 yrs old.[sorry to offend any young ones out there]can’t be many!
no I don’t hate men. But I’ve had a prince of men. and one on the other end.I know what I want, I know what is real and true and I’m one hell of a women!and that male out there somewhere well be rich beyond his dreams
don’t settle
1. How to move overseas with grace.
2. Twice.
3. Drive a truck with a cattle trailer.
4. Make a proper cuppa coffee.
5. That I can pick up a calf in a paddock, haul it back to the house on the back of a four wheel motorbike, all the while the cow is chasing me with a bubby strapped in a baby sling to my chest.
6. That I related better to the cow than my husband in the previous incident.
7. The value of being able to hold ones rum.
8. That some people just do not deserve my Thanksgiving dinner.
9. To drive a manual vehicle on the wrong side of the car and planet.
10. Even though I am only a little slip of a lady that I am strong.
1. That it’s ok for me to be feminine and warm.
2. That I will be hurt
3. That they may try to listen, but they’re thinking about the next time in the sack, truthfully.
4. That I am beautiful
5. That I should believe that for myself (see number two)
6. That I am worth fighting for
7. That I do have special qualities
8. That age really does matter
9. That they’re just as afraid as me
10.That you must be cautious.
1) That I’m very transparent.
2) Some men like women in white brief panties.
3) Guys cry over movies, tv shows and commercials too.
4) I couldn’t live with a slob.
5) His smell is a big deciding factor on whether I like him or not.
6) Guys really do like me as is.
7) Comfortable is more important than butterflies.
9) There’s nothing wrong with average, anything.
10) I’m worthy of praise.
1. The adrenaline of painting graffiti in a main street
2. The amazing gift of the “lying power”
3. Sometimes u MUST fake it!
4. You never give them the time they need, or you never pay the amount of attention they expect.
5. There is always another girl willing to take your place…
6. There are other kinds of music besides the one i like
7. Give a lot in order to receive a lot
8. My parent’s opinion is ALWAYS important, they want the best for me
9. Not everything is perfect
10. People CAN change..
1. How to solve problems as opposed to running away from them
2. That love is eternal and blissful
3. That traveling to beautiful, scenic places is only special and wonderful if you share it with someone you truly love.
4. People are imperfect..but you can perfectly love someone.
5. Loving someone requires giving
6. Loving requires you to respect his entire family
7. Never need to fake it for someone you love.
8. Men also love romantic comedies
9. Men are very thoughtful, patient, and understanding
10. Opposites attract
11. Love is more fulfilling than any friendship
12. There is only thing that is certain in life.. and that is LOVE.
1 I don’t want to be anyone’s second mother
2 I hate shouting
3 I can’t stand emotional abuse, in any of its forms
4 A cheeky sense of humour, intelligence, kindness and (physical) affection are musts, and I shouldn’t let a guy get anywhere with me without them (although I have in the past).
6 If he’s a bad kisser he’ll usually be bad in bed.
7 (Overtly) insecure boys/men are best avoided. Also, guys who feel that they need to constantly prove themselves.
8 Not to let a guy try to remake me into his ideal
8 My guy friends are absolutely amazing
9 Big, stocky guys with brown hair and at least one tattoo are a weakness of mine
10 Guys who are just a little bit shy and modest are so sweet
1. how to not overtalk.
2. effing patience!
3. that i am a really good catch.
4. some more patience.
5. acceptance.
6. that i really, really like dark hair and muscular thighs on men.
7. that size DOES matter. becaust it just does.
8. that i don’t want flowers and coddeling.
9. hmmm, more patience.
10. and again, size matters.
1. I know who I am
2. I like who I am
3. If he doesn’t, it’s his problem, and he’s not worth the trouble.
4. I hate it when guys try to impress me. Please, just be yourself. I don’t want to fall in love with an act. I am 100% myslef, and I won’t settle for anything less from men.
5. My life is not an open book; I do not wear my heart on my sleave. If a man wants to get to know me, he’s going to have to work at it. I’m not easy to get. I’m single, but not “free.”
6. I really enjoy my own company, and I think it’s important to be able to do that.
7. I’m not afraid of being single, and I don’t need a man to feel happy or secure.
8. I’m stronger than I first appear, and I’m smarter. Don’t mess with me, even tho I look like I can be messed with.
9. Never, ever, ever, judge a book by its cover. Never. That goes for you men when you look at women, and also for you women (and myself) when you look at men.
10. If you’ve found someone worth it, go after him! Even if it takes you to Europe.
1. To use the parking break
2. The intricacies of football
3. It’s almost always better to not dwell on the small things
4. A homecooked meal can be sexier than any night out on the town
5. The Onion
6. Complements go a long way
7. Tolerate repeated Seinfeld episodes
8. I’m a hottie
9. I can’t make up my mind
10. I’m a control freak
1.Having A drink always helps when on a bad date
2.Confidence( not to doubt yourself)
3. Men are not always sexual
4. Communicate Communicate Communicate
5. Go with your Instinct/Gut
6. Chilvary is not dead its just in a coma
7. Never to let a guy walk all over you
because he is gorgeous
8.Be yourself it will save alot of time
9.I learn to drive because of a guy
10. They are not all bad, you just need to find one that fits you
1. you don’t have to be stick thin to be beautiful and sexy
2. even if he says he isnât a boob guy, if its there he will look
3. Anime and Hentai
4. NIN
5. Jealousy
6. Racing
7. How much I love flicking someoneâs ear
8. That the smell of ordinary bath soap and cigarettes is so sexy
9. Photoshop and Illustrator
10. I am stronger than I think I am
In no particular order:
1. the comfort in spending Sunday morning in bed, passing sections of the paper back and forth
2. that while great shoes can make a gal happy, most men won’t care… and that’s totally fine
3. how to let go of certain things
4. how loved he feels when you cook for him
5. how to have an orgasm… during sex… from him
6. related to the above: how to appreciate my body and all it can do
7. how to let him “be a man” and not assert the feminist side of me at every turn – and that makes me feel very feminine, and I love it
8. how to change a tire
9. to like eating meat
10. that sometimes it really is just sex and that can be great for both of us
11. that kissing in the rain is my favorite thing in the world… and it makes me stupid… and I don’t care
12. that my dad and brother are two of the most wonderful people in the world
1. Loving myself is more important
2. How to parallel park (had to agree)
3. I’m beautiful w/o makeup
4. I’m not the end all and be all in every area of life
5. How to be lazy
6. My health is important
7. Having fun at all times is essential
8. I’m usually right
9. How to be a player
10. Womanizing must be an intro course to manhood
1. How to be a girly girl
2. I don’t have to do everything myself.
3. My Dad is awesome
4. Funny is sexy
5. Flirting is sometimes just that… flirting
6. I am beatiful
7. How to take a compliment
8. Who I want to be as a woman.
9. How to be more generous
10. How to be in the moment
10 that I’ve learned:
1. how to watch football and actually understand what’s going on.
2. how to lie and make up excuses(they’re so good at that)
3. how you feel when he has his arms around you and you feel like nothing else matters.
4. how to feel sexy and desired
5. how to cough up nasty spit
6. how to consider text messaging as a “good” source of communication (totally not true!)
7. how money seems to be the epidemy of their happiness
8. how good girls always seem to be attracted to the bad boys (I’m a victim of it!)
9. how to drink tequila and vodka!
10. and last but not least, I learned how irresistable they are and yet how they have the ability to break your heart=(
1. How to make perfect excuse for not being at the party.
2. How to take advantage of friends of the spouse.
3. How to show how caring I am.
4. How to show how busy I am.
5. How to lie.
6. How to seduce.
7. How to impress.
8. How to flirt.
9. How to choose perfect lacy bras.
10. How to cheat!!!
Gals! men r just horrible creatures.
1. how to cry
2. how to lie
3. how to make a mcdizzle
4. how to use people
5. don’t get emotionally attached
6. how to act cool and sexy
7. how to kiss right
8. how to laugh
9. how to cheat
10. that sweats are cute
2. I like the sex more than the relationship (even when I do fake the organsms)
3. It’s better to be naked then buy lingerie
4. The hardship of a breakup isn’t worth a superficial relationship
5. I put myself second when I’m in relationships, but make up for it when I’m single
6. don’t get invovled with married men
7. I’m very bossy
8. I’m not patient when I’m tired
9. I love sleeping naked
10. How not to be self-conscious about my body
(my last boyfriend was worse at parallel parking than me, and I’m pretty bad so suffice it to say he didn’t teach me anything in that department)
1. Not to fear a broken heart
2. Does a wider taste in music count as learning something?
3. How to not fake it without it damaging his ego
4. When to lie
5. Not to expect long answers
6. How important it is to be true to myself
7. That the most important thing in my life is my own self respect
8. How to forgive
9. That men are not mean, just stupid (“never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity” – Napoleon)
10. What to hold out for
the 10 most important things i’ve learned from relationships with men:
1. Tiffany & Co. can’t buy love
2. how to walk on eggshells
3. that sometimes, you are better than someone
4. YOU CANNOT CHANGE PEOPLE WHO DON’T WANT TO BE CHANGED
5. when you wake someone up at 4 o’clock in the morning bc your drunk & your craving one of their home made grilled cheese sandwhiches and you wanna cuddle & they actually get up & make it for you & let you spend the night & nurse your hangover in the morning — THAT IS LOVE
6. with that being said, love fades .. it’s life
7. it doesn’t matter how beautiful you are on the outside .. if your insecure and unhappy on the inside, he’ll find someone else
8. man’s internal instincts are hunters .. they like the chase, don’t just let them have you
9. how to throw a football in a perfect spiral
10. to love, love, LOVEEEEEE a nice cold beer =]
1. Which teams to pick in football season, and win.
2. That it doesnt matter if you look like **** in the morning, he thinks you look sexy.
3. That even when i hate him, he can always make me laugh
4. That i probably shouldnt write these things whil he is right beside me, trying to read what i am saying
5. i know how to make him do what i want
6. he will always kiss me goodnight, until the day i die
7. That my ex is actually the biggest dick i have ever met.
8. that when he says i look beautiful, i know he means it, becasue he doesnt say it all that often.
9. That i cant lie for ****.
10. i laugh alot when hes here. like right now.
1. If they accuse you of being capable of something (i.e. getting into a new relationship 2 weeks after a breakup) it’s because they’re capable of doing it themselves, and they will do it.
2. They will always be effortlessly great at the beginning of the relationship, but it eventually fades
3. They can be moody
4. If they love you they will say it, if they fall out of love with you they will say “I don’t know” if you ask
5. Men understand the concept of not putting themselves in compromising situations, that they chose to do it is another matter . . .
6. I am responsible for my own happiness
7. Cuddling makes life better
8. Timing is everything
9. A relationship has cycles, if you work through the lows the highs will be even sweeter
10. When you’re angry at each other say what’s bothering you without destroying each other’s self-esteem
All your answers are great, here’s a couple of mine:
1. Men can be as insecure as us, just hide it better.
2. They like it when we care enough to cry. Great.
3. They do notice the small things we do for them, just don’t always acknowledge it.
4. He will never leave his girlfriend/wife for you, which is better in the long run.
5. How to light a bbq, check my oil, change a tire, etc.
6. We may be emotional, but they are moody with much more frequency.
7. If we have a problem, they look for a solution. Pure venting is sometimes best for girl friends.
8. Its okay to have highs AND lows in a relationship, it’s a part of life.
9. Whether we are a present or a past girlfriend, they consider us their territory.
10. If you want to have a relationship with this man, make him wait/work for it. IE. Don’t sleep with him on the first date, it doesn’t always work out in your favor.