Saturday, March 26, 2005
"The Rules"
">We always hear 'the rules' from the female side. Now here are the
>rules
>from the male side. 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 (and Monday night) = sports. It's like the full moon
>>or the
>> > changing of the tides. Let it be.
>> >
>> > 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!
>> > We'll get it for you, but just LET US KNOW WHAT YOU WANT!!!
>> >
>> > 1. We don't remember dates. Mark birthdays and anniversaries
>>on the
>> > calendar. Remind us frequently beforehand.
>> >
>> > 1. Most guys own three pairs of shoes. What makes you think
>>we'd be any
>> > good at choosing which pair, out of thirty, would look good with
>>your
>>dress?
>> >
>> > 1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every
>>question.
>> > Please pick one.
>> >
>> > 1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help s"

