| | Someone recently wrote a blog entitled The Man Rules. It is basically a list of do's and don'ts for women. It can be summed up as whining, if you will. This site also references the elusive "women rules" that we all "know about". I'm not exactly sure what this person is alluding to, so I've decided to compile a list of
"Women Rules"
- No, we don't know if you have any clean underwear. Or socks. Or
shirts. You don't call us "mom"; the laundry service ended the minute
you walked out her door.
- As soon as you experience the agony of cramping seven days out of every month, dealing with emotional instability, and having to deal with the mess of tampons and
the horror when you realize you've started at work and don't HAVE a
tampon while wearing khaki pants and pray to God the toilet paper holds up... once you experience
that, feel free to gripe about our PMS. Until then, STFU and get us some
chocolate. Yes, it does help.
- On that same note, do not claim that we are PMSing every single
time we are in a bad mood. Chances are good that you've pissed us off
in some way and are the cause for this bad mood-- don't blame
everything on mother nature.
- We are actually very easy to please. If you did something minor, hug us and tell us you're sorry. Sincerity will get you everywhere.
- Giggling after you fart does not endear you to us. Grow up.
- We like to be treated fairly; we CAN do it all.
- If you ask us what is wrong and we say "nothing", ask again. We want to know that you care enough to really figure it out.
- Women shop. Period, the end. Get over it. We do not have enough shoes, purses, belts, make-up, shoes, shoes, or shoes. Save your breath; we're buying it anyways.
- Do not ask for sexual favors for YOU when we're on our period. That is just unfair and wrong.
- Contrary to popular belief, giving compliments won't kill you. When we come out of the bedroom after getting ready for an hour and a half for a date, we did it for YOU. Acknowledge that.
- We put up with Sunday football. You put up with Saturday shopping. It's called a compromise.
- Toilets are made with the seat down. You're already standing up facing it, how hard is it to put it back down?
- Remembering our anniversary does in fact earn you brownie points. If you can remember tons of sports stats that are meaningless, you can remember one special day that should mean something.
- Sometimes we just want to be held. Being hugged makes us feel secure, and it's a good thing for you. Chances are it will lead somewhere; but only if you're sincere.
Feel free to add anything!Added from comments: beautywithin2851- Women are human beings...and have feelings, so don't refer to us as just another notch on your bedpost.Child_of_the_Earth- Do not EVER use the words "you look like
crap!" Least of all when we actually do, since chances are, we feel
even worse than you think we look!!desertrose2890- I don't know about you but I love it when a
man attempts to look nice. I am not asking for that much...just dabble
on some cologne and brush your hair if you are going to take me out.
Seriously, some men really need to dress better. OctavoDia- Never, EVER tell me "Go make me a sandwich" either jokingly or not.
CanadianConspiracy- My neighbor calls his girlfriend "bitch" in front of us whenever we are over.
I feel like one time soon I might slip and smack him across the face without thinking about it.
Rubbersoul65- Just because I voice my opinion, it doesn't
mean I'm a bitch. It just means I'm intelligent. Yes, women can
formulate their own opinions too!
TheAngryQueerFeminist-
If
I marry a man, he'd better not expect me to stay home, cook, clean,
take care of the kids, and then "satisfy" his "needs" when he comes
home from work. I'm a woman - not a slave. TheAngryQueerFeminist- If I AM PMSing and I
AM upset, it doesn't mean you can just assume my feelings mean nothing.
Saying, "Oh, you're JUST PMSing," is degrading and hurtful. It's the
equivalent of saying, "Oh, you're feelings don't matter right now
because you're just going through your monthly insanity. I'm just going
to ignore you." Emotions are exaggerated when you PMS - meaning we're
probably pissed at you already. You're just more aware of that fact
BECAUSE of PMS. TheAngryQueerFeminist- We ask questions like, "Does this make me look fat?" because we CARE about our appearances. Unlike a lot of men in the world. dryvona- You are the man a woman chose to honor with
her care and companionship. She is not "the wife" she is your wife,
someone special to you. NOT and object.
KiyaTheHeretic- 1- Do not assume that because we consent
to date you that you are going to get sexual favors, or that we are
going to let you get handsy straight off. That's a privelege, not a
given.
2-
For those men addicted to World of Warcraft or another game: we can be
understanding of not making plans because of a big raid or a LAN party
a very small number of times. We get that you want to engage in this
fun activity with some friends. However, we'd like to be considered at
least somewhat more important than a collection of pixels with
numerical values attached. Girlfriend/fiance/wife > raids. Honestly.
3- Some pride in being with a woman is understandable
and welcome, and we like to be cherished. Overt jealousy, however, is
not manly or sexy-- it is uncivilized and annoying, so put a lid on it.
(It goes for either way in any relationship, really...)
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