Stuff for men to know

according to Netscape's Men's section, these are the "25 Things Women Wish Men Would Figure Out" - by Laura Singer

*this is what I, as a woman, say

1) Saying "I love you" before, during or after sex doesn't count.

(* this is true - unless he has said "I love you" before, saying this pre, mid or post coitus does not count - lol. Especially pre or mid! I want to hear it out of the blue, and for him to MEAN it!)

2) When we ask you how we look, "fine" is not an appropriate answer.

(* well, I generally never ask how I look to anyone, cuz I know I look crappy no matter what - lol - that question should be avoided at all costs, less someone get hurt - lol)

3) We obsess over whether you'll call from the moment we give you our number.

(*this is true! I love to get phone calls. Except from telemarketers - lol)

4) We fantasize. But it's usually about you.

(* true again - I find it silly and "unproductive" to fantasize about celebrities and the like. It is never gonna happen. I am more of a realist - lol)

5) We love it when you email us at work.

(* yep! I love that too - almost as much as phone calls - lol)

6) No matter how cool we seem about it, if you did something bad, we're pissed off.

(* depends on how bad the thing was - if it was something little, like not calling when he said he would, then I can get over that fast. BUT, if he stole something from me, that is quite another thing.)

7) Don't patronize us by asking if our bad mood is because of PMS.

(* LOL - that is funny - those who know me, know that I am moody anyway, and yes, I do attribute it to PMS sometimes. But, please don't ask me if I am PMS'ing - that is a sure way to piss me off - lol)

8) Don't ever tell us what to do, even when we ask you to.

(* well this is not quite true - If I ask for directions, I do want to be told what to do and where to go - lol - but I don't want to be told what to wear though or what I should or should not believe in)

9) We will leave you if you lie to us.

(*again, depends on the lie - if he lies to me and tells me my cooking tastes good when I know if doesn't, then I am not gonna leave him for that - lol - however, if he lies to me about his marital status or something big like that, yes, this would be true)

10) We're unimpressed by men who don't take the lead. Be a man, dammit!

(* this is very true - I don't like pushovers or men who always agree with me just for the sake of agreement - BE A MAN!!! There is a fine line between being agressive and being a man though - a line that should not be crossed - unless you are driving, then it is ok - lol)

11) We love when you hold our hands.

(* very true! I love holding hands - I am a romantic I guess, and like men who like to be romantic back - it isn't all about sex, you know.)

12) We need to hear how you feel about us. Tell us right now. And again in ten minutes.

(* very true - well at least if he wants to stay in a relationship with me - I need to feel that I am appreciated and thought about and that I am special to him - although every ten minutes is extremely excessive (not to mention obsessive) - maybe every other day or whenever he calls - but not every ten minutes! That is nuts!)

13) We want to be the best thing that ever happened to you -- and for you to know it.

(* exactly !! right on the money there)

14) If we don't feel loved, we'll start looking elsewhere.

(* VERY true! If I don't feel special or like I am getting the attention and affection I deserve, then I am outta there! It is very important to me to feel like I am special and wanted. )

15) Don't talk about your ex. Ever.

(* not true - it is ok to talk about the ex - I would like to know what went wrong so maybe I can avoid making the same mistake - talking about her excessively, however, is NOT ok)

16) We like porn, too.

(yep! except the ones with girl on girl action - NASTY!)

17) We remember everything about our relationships. Yes, everything.

(* yep - I have a good memory - which is both a good and bad thing)

18) We let you fix things.

(* oh yeah - since I am inept at fixing most things - especially anything automotive)

19) You're sexiest when you're: sweating, driving, shaving, or holding a baby.

(* I agree on all of these but driving - I don't particularly think of driving as being sexy - I would also add smiling and smelling good to the list)

20) We've faked it.

(* yep!)

21) Groping and foreplay are not the same thing.

(* again, yep! I want romance, not just blind lust)

22) While we're on the subject: more foreplay!

(* YES! lol)

23) If we're not having sex it's because: we feel fat; we don't feel very close to you, or we are punishing you for not doing something our way.

(* I agree on the 2nd and 3rd ones ... well on the 3rd one, maybe not for not doing something MY way, but just something bad in general ... but not the first - also add "that time of the month" to the list - lol)

24) We're afraid to meet your mother.

(* not necessarily, unless his mother is a cannibal or something - I would feel a little odd if I was not invited to meet his family or friends if I have been with him for a while - that would be a clue to me that I was not that important to him, or that he was ashamed to be seen with me. )

25) We think you should have already known all this stuff.

(* some of these things, yes ... but I like to retain some of my mystery - things cease to be interesting after you have figured it all out.)