General chatter Because life isn't just about dieting. Play games, jokes, or share what's new in your life!

Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools
Old 02-01-2007, 02:15 PM   #1  
Free-thinker
Thread Starter
 
BlessedBe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Indiana
Posts: 252

Height: 5'9"

Default "The Rules"

My mom brougtht his home from work. Another lady she works with gave it to her. I thought you ladies might get a kick out of it.



At last a guy has taken the time to write all this down

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. Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet. 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 in 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 me 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 somethign we said can be interpreted two ways and one of them 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. 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 not worth the hassle, besides we know you will bring it up again later.

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 unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or golf.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape.

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.


Well, what do you think?
BlessedBe is offline  
Old 02-01-2007, 02:20 PM   #2  
I wanna be a loser, too
 
cbmare's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Bay Area California
Posts: 3,540

Height: vertically challenged

Default

I've seen it before. The one I saw had something about the movie Chocolat in it.

It applies in most instances, doesn't it?
cbmare is offline  
Old 02-01-2007, 02:25 PM   #3  
~*Dreams Can Come True*~
 
jen1121's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Soon to be in Nashville, Tennessee
Posts: 85

S/C/G: 238/240/130

Height: 5'4

Default

hahaha thats so funny and so undeniably true!!!
jen1121 is offline  
Old 02-01-2007, 03:49 PM   #4  
Senior Member
 
tikanique's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,102

S/C/G: 202/144/Lean/Fit

Height: 5'2

Default

My dad has only one rule on his fridge. It reads..

The Beatings will Continue until Morale Improves

Tiki
tikanique is offline  
Old 02-01-2007, 04:12 PM   #5  
Senior Member
 
aphil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Indiana
Posts: 6,411

S/C/G: 233.9/143/160

Height: 5'7"

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by tikanique View Post
My dad has only one rule on his fridge. It reads..

The Beatings will Continue until Morale Improves

Tiki

aphil is offline  
Old 02-01-2007, 04:28 PM   #6  
Junior Member
 
ejenk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 28

S/C/G: 119/115/104

Height: 5'1''

Default

it's funny because it's so true
I don't even understand myself half the time
girls are crazy ......


but we're fun
ejenk is offline  
Old 02-01-2007, 06:32 PM   #7  
Free-thinker
Thread Starter
 
BlessedBe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Indiana
Posts: 252

Height: 5'9"

Default

According to George Carlin "Women are crazy and men are stupid. And the reason why women are crazy is because men are stupid." Or something like that.
BlessedBe is offline  
Old 02-01-2007, 07:31 PM   #8  
Senior Member
 
SmartButt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 393

Default

This list just made me realize how lucky I am to have found the man I'm marrying this year.

He:

- Has never left the toilet seat up. Not once.

- Doesn't like sports. Would rather watch a cooking show than sports.

- Loves shopping, even if it's just window shopping. (As long as it's not during the christmas-crowd season.)

- Deals with me very well when I cry and always knows how to get me to stop.

- Picks up on subtle clues and hints about things like gifts or my opinions when I am shy about voicing them.

- Is probably the only person on this planet who talks more than I do... and LIKES long-winded answers.

- Has no problem providing sympathy when I need to blow off steam. Sometimes tries to solve the problem, but knows when to just listen.

- Loves me exactly the way I am, fat and all. (Although I do him the favor of NEVER asking if I'm fat. That's just cruel.)

- Doesn't mind when I interrupt a show to comment or tell him something that just popped into my mind. "That's what Tivo is for," he says.

- *Always* makes sure he looks up mapquest or google map directions before we go ANYWHERE, and often will call the place we are going to double check them.

- Is blind in one eye and has 20/120 vision in the other... and yet he's better at spotting colors and matching them than I am.

- If I ever give the "nothing's wrong" line (which is rarely) he is patient and finds a way to get it out of me.

- Cares about how I feel about what I'm wearing, and will always give me good feedback when I ask him if what I'm wearing is appropriate.

- Has never once in 3 years brought up baseball, shotgun formation, or golf.

- Will wander off to the men's section when I'm clothes shopping, and express happiness for me when I've found clothes that actually fit. And *understands* why that puts me in a good mood.

- Has committed himself to getting in better shape with me and supporting my weight loss & exercise program 100%.

- Has never had to "sleep on the couch".



Thanks for reminding me of what a gem I've found!!! This makes my day!
SmartButt is offline  
Old 02-01-2007, 07:53 PM   #9  
Can't wait 2 be a goddess
 
707Goddess's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Georgia
Posts: 1,056

S/C/G: 236/see ticker/165

Height: 5'8

Default

707Goddess is offline  
Old 02-01-2007, 08:19 PM   #10  
I'M A YOGA WIDOWER!
 
EZMONEY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Southern California
Posts: 21,844

S/C/G: 201/186/180

Height: 6'

Default

wow! I am lost for words.
EZMONEY is offline  
Old 02-07-2007, 04:34 AM   #11  
Senior Member
 
Gamerchick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 316

Height: 5'6"

Default

I read "The Rules" to my boyfriend and he snickered the entire time.

We have a good laugh
Gamerchick is offline  
Closed Thread


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:44 AM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.