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RichKid

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Okay, recently been discussing girls/women and how us blokes sometimes have trouble picking up 'signals' and other things related to relationships.

I received some tips from Tech based on his long years of interaction with the fairer gender. Since tech has been sucessfully married a number of times I have faith in the fact that he has tried out the theories and has now reached a state of blissful perfection!

One 'Tech tip' I remember is never to tell a woman how much money you have, keep em curious, or something to that effect.

Another I recall is to surprise them with gifts at the most unexpected moments.

Now, not all approaches will be accepted and we should avoid stereotypes but we may end up helping each other communicate a bit better. Also, if there is anything us guys need to do to 'grow up' or get in touch with reality maybe it can be mentioned here- in the context of relationships.

So over to the touchy feely experts here on ASF, also remember the ASF Joke thread if you have related jokes....
 
When I was young I had no idea what goes on inside a womans head. They are actually quite easy to understand if you follow a few basic rules:

1. her arse never looks fat in that
2. if number 1. sounds like a trick, say: "whats the correct answer?"
3. never wait for a woman to apologise
4. always apologise even if you know she was in the wrong and you dont know what you are apologising for
5. a womans mind is an engine that is fueled by compliments
6. to a woman, there is nothing sexier than a man doing housework
7. flowers gets you a bit for a few days. diamonds gets you a bit for months.

more?
 
Want sex tomorrow night?

Then do something "nice" tomorrow morning.

e.g. compliment her (on anything) or
do a little housework before you go to work or
touch her in in a caressing way (even a warm hug will do)
(not too sexual)
 
Since tech has been sucessfully married a number of times.

Hahahahaha

Not according to my ex's!!
 
Having a mum and a sister, I learnt quite quickly to compliment women on their shoes, handbags, and hair. Successful relationships can be built on these critical foundations.
 
Well, it seems not too many posts ago I wrote something to the effect that this forum was blessedly free of sexism and blokiness!!!

Whoopdedoo! I sure am going to have to change my mind! You guys who have posted thus far, is this tongue in cheek, and are you having a bit of a lend of us women, or do you actually really have this approach to women?

For now, until you reply to the above question, I'll try to suppress my outrage, not so much at the actual suggestions of how to win your woman's affection (or whatever), but more at the :swear: "boys' club" tone of the posts.

Probably you are all pretty happily involved with a woman and you're just having a bit of a go at women in general and those of us on this forum in particular? Yes? Please tell me it is so?

Julia

PS Lots of the suggestions do actually work - bigtime! Flowers always do it for me.
 

A reply, dear Julia, perhaps this answers it...(see attachment)

(we only have the courage to say some of these things anonymously on forums, I'm sure most of us don't really take things that literally, so women folk, please don't be offended, feel free to join the thread.)
 

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tis horribly lame but nothing seems to motivate people more then a bit of jealousy,

worst mistake you can ever make is get to clingy, you should always be ready to cut and run with your dignity...

like how often has a guy asked out a girl shes ummm and ahhed or said no i don't think of you that way etc... If he whines and begs she will run, but if he acts cool holds his composure and moves on, she will be busting down his door in a week or so

so thats my tip never base your self esteem on whether others like you or not and you will always draw other people.... - easier said then done though
 
tarnor said:
so thats my tip never base your self esteem on whether others like you or not and you will always draw other people.... - easier said then done though
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I think that's a good tip, about preserving self-esteem and having some dignity, yes? Funny thing is that we humans are emotional people and sometimes the heart overwhelmes the mind.
 
all said and done, so what do girls look for in a guy? and to limit the scope, say, specifically girls looking for life partners. And what do guys look for in girls as life partners?
 
A woman is always right, even if she's wrong.

Stick to that philosophy and you'll survive.
 
My tip would be to try to be interested in stuff they do. For example: my wife likes baking so I ask her about how she made something or help her make it, wash up the 10 ton of utensils she uses etc. That's just an example as she's a very stereotypical, maternal sort of woman. One of my best friends is a chick and she loves muscle cars; so talk to her about how good her car looks and how she got it that way.

Pretend to know nothing about it (just don't annoy them) and never know more than them or try to teach them something. It makes them feel good about themselves. You may just learn something too! This goes for any relationship; not just romantic but platonic as well.

A good book to read is "How to win friends and influence people" by Dale Carnegie. The main contention is to make someone like you just let them educate and or entertain you.
Now a question for you girls. What's the deal with "does my bum look big in this?" I prefer a healthy pear shaped body (endomorph) to a super-model figure (ectomorph). But when I say I I get hammered. Not that i'm all that fussed on cellulite, but id much prefer a bit of fat to skin and bone! I'm sure most of you guys feel the same. Do we need this printed up on billboards?! When good looking girls starve themselves they generally just look sick. If your bum looks big its probably supposed to .
 
Is the longest sentence in the English language....
"I Do"
 
I was recently in India and discovered the secret to a successful marriage written on a sign behind a cashier

"For a marriage to be truly successful a husband needs to be half deaf, and a wife half blind"
 
Aw, c'mon, Julia . I've been privy to girls' chat before, and some of the things they used to say in private about guys even made me blush :

GP
 
We can all do a little research:

If you are a male tell fat an ugly female that she is fat and ugly
If you are a female tell fat an ugly male that she is fat and ugly

To make it scientifically valid we have to do the second part of the research too:

If you are a female tell fat an ugly female that she is fat and ugly
If you are a male tell fat an ugly male that she is fat and ugly

Hope we complete the data collection before we run out of volunteers and hospital beds.
 

Rich

My sincere thanks for the flowers - they are gorgeous! From now on I will only ever see you and your comments in a totally positive light, will support every opinion you offer, and in fact hang on your every word!

See what flowers can do?

Truly, fellas, give her flowers, often.


Julia
 
GreatPig said:
Aw, c'mon, Julia . I've been privy to girls' chat before, and some of the things they used to say in private about guys even made me blush :

GP
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Gidday GP,

Women are indeed into "caring and sharing" and do in fact confide the most intimate details to their women friends. I regret to say that I've even participated in the odd alcohol-aided evening to this end! But, seriously, one thing I've always noticed about women is that they don't do this while a relationship is still on - it's after the event that all your inadequacies will get a sound airing.

This thread is entertaining me with its funny bits - and no of course I don't get offended by any of it - and likewise it's producing some great tips for all human relationships, not necessarily partnerships, i.e. don't get into slanging matches, retain your dignity etc.

Can I offer a couple of my pet hates, garnered from the habits of two ex-husbands.
Don't leave your dirty undies lying around - put them in the washing basket.
Don't put cigarette butts down the sink or into the insinkerator - they stink for ages.
Do clean and flush the toilet, for heaven's sake.
Do turn up when you say you will or contact her in plenty of time to say you'll be late. A woman hates sitting alone somewhere, especially in a bar or restaurant, where blokes will ipso facto decide she wants to be picked up.
Contrary to the opinions expressed so far, when she asks you how she looks (new hairstyle, clothes, whatever) do tell her the truth, but do it tactfully: e.g. say " I love it for a change, but you always look terrific with your hair loose(tied up, whatever), or That dress is a great colour but I like the style of your pink one better"

Get the idea? She always looks fabulous, just sometimes more fabulous than others. Absolutely agree you should never tell her she is fat, skinny, or anything in particular - "sexy" is OK - what's safe is "I think you are just right". Covers everything. Another really important one: sometimes she asks you what you think of another woman. Usually this is some stunning creature over which she has observed you covertly salivating. Never tell her you find the woman in question even remotely attractive. Say something like "Her? Would never have noticed her?" She will snuggle up and your heart's desire will be fulfilled, at least for that night.

Trying my best to be helpful here, fellas.
And don't forget the flowers, and the flowers and the flowers.

Good luck to you all.
Julia
 
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