Monday, November 17, 2014

Rules That Guys Wish Girls Knew


This list was on Stumble Upon. I have no idea who wrote it. There was nothing to click on to find out. It was definitely written by a man, probably not married. I don't think he is a Christian so take that into account when reading. I did delete some of them that I thought were inappropriate. This list is VERY informative and telling how most men think. I think you will enjoy it. Your husband will REALLY enjoy it!

1. Sometimes we just don't want to talk. Don't take it personally.

2. We notice other women because we are men and we are alive. 
This does not mean we're planning to dump you and jump them.

3. Our favorite T-shirts are not "disgraceful." They show our loyalty to 
our college, our favorite sports team, our favorite beer, 
our favorite vacation or number 23.

4. Helpless is not cute.

5. Get to the point.

6. Understand that men are single-minded and can only do one thing at a time. So don't talk to us while we're doing something. We will either ignore you, because we don't hear you "honestly", or we'll screw up what we're doing because you've distracted us.
Exception to Rule 6. Interrupt us if something is on fire, if someone needs immediate medical attention or if there is an emergency that needs a hero.

7. You can't complain that there are no good guys around while some of us are still single.

8. If you ask us, "Do you think she's prettier than me?" we just might say, "Yes." 
Then what are you going to do?

9. Don't expect even a great relationship with us to solve all your problems. Just because we love you, doesn't mean your cellulite, your credit card debt or your bad mood will disappear.

10. We would not wear high heels to impress you.

11. Breathe occasionally so we can get a word in.

12. For us, driving is not just a means of going from point A to point B. It's an opportunity to control a couple of tons of steel. We drive, therefore, we are.

13. If you want us to notice something, help us out by saying something like, 
"I went to the beauty shop today."

14. If you have to have a cat, at least don't call him "Mister" anything.

15. Hide the self-help books when we come over. They make us nervous.

16. We need to vegetate.

17. We don't go shopping. When we need something, we buy it.

18. We believe our bodily functions are perfectly normal and, at times, 
quite amusing.

19. We don't believe you when you say money isn't important to you.

20. It's not that we don't want to make you happy, it's just that sometimes, 
we don't know how.

21. Learn to work the toilet seat. If it's up, put it down.

22. If it itches, it will be scratched.

23. If you ask a question you don't really want an answer to, 
expect an answer you didn't want to hear.

24. Sometimes, we're not thinking about you. Live with it.

25. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to 
discuss topics such as navel lint, the shotgun formation and monster trucks.

26. Sundays equals sports. Period.

27. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine. Really.

28. You have enough clothes.

29. You have too many shoes.

30. Crying is blackmail.

31. Ask for what you want. Let's be clear on this one: Subtle hints don't work. 
Strong hints don't work. Really obvious hints don't work. Just say it!

32. No, we don't know what day it is. We never will. Mark anniversaries on a 
calendar you know we check.

33. We're not mind readers and we never will be. Our lack of mind-reading ability is not proof of how little we care about you.

34. Most guys own three pairs of shoes. What makes you think we'd be any 
good at choosing which pair - out of 30 - would look good with your dress?

35. Yes and no are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

36. 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.

37. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.

38. Check your oil.

39. It is neither in your best interest or ours to take any quiz together.

40. It doesn't matter which quiz.

41. Anything we said six months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
 All comments become null and void after seven days.

42. If something we said could be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways
 makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.

43. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. 
Not both.

44. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.

45. Christopher Columbus didn't need directions, and neither do we.

46. If you wear a Wonderbra and a low-cut blouse, you lose the right to 
complain about having your boobs stared at.

47. Our relationship is never going to be like it was the first 
two months we were going out.

48. Men see a limited number of colors, like Windows default settings. 
Peach is a fruit, not a color.

49. Ditto melon.

50. If we ask what's wrong and you say "nothing," we will act like 
nothing is wrong.

 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
Ephesians 5:33

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Haha! I liked this! ;)
If you don't mind, I'd like to copy this so that I have a copy.
1 reply · active 540 weeks ago
Of course! There's a "print friendly" button at the bottom of the post to make it easy.
My husband seems to be of an entirely different temperament than this guy! I wonder if he will ever find a gal who is content with his current status... or he might want to think about some steps towards growth and maturity!

It also might help that I am neither overly talkative, nor terribly focused on my appearance, shopping, clothing, or shoes. Maybe he just needs to find a more sensible gal to match with his no-nonsense view of the material accessories of life.

Of course, my hubby is (now) married, mature and a believer, but even before that: he was raised with high expectations of good manners, the fruit of the spirit, and general civilized behaviour -- which is also a way of "really" being a man. I think it's one I like better.

Although, I do like 42. It's a good one.
I like the points about being direct.

If my husband does something that bothers me, my first step isn't to pray to God to change him. It's to ask him, nicely but directly. to change it. He'd rather hear about a problem when it first comes up and fix it without drama, then to have me explode about it years later. [We have some former friends who are the "stay quiet and then explode MUCH later" types, and my husband hates that.] Then, my prayers can sound more like "thank you for a husband who is just fine."
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FREEINDEED · 540 weeks ago

Why is so easy to be entertained by and enjoy this list, but so ridiculously difficult to actually accept these things about our men and love them as they are, just as Christ did for us?
2 replies · active 540 weeks ago
Isn't it true that we always seem to think everyone should be just like me? When we set ourselves up as what we like best we then judge others when they do not live up to our expectations. We need to accept people for who they are, male or female, and realize we are all a bit weird or different in some area of life and thinking. I know I am a bit different, and certainly different from her, but my wife still loves me :).
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FREEINDEED · 540 weeks ago

Thanks, Ken, for your reply!
I agree with you. As I look over my own comment though, I think I wrote it a little more harsh than I meant it. In hindsight, I would substitute the word "appreciate" for the word "accept". Because I meant to say, the list is entertaining to us, but the behaviors are many times more frustrating than entertaining.

Hope you have a great day :)
Yep, as a guy I can say most of those apply. If I were to add anything it would be :
"Don't say "you never talk to me" and then complain that all I ever talk about is cars, guns or sports. Sorry it's what I know best and mostly all I know."
I actually like lists like this. My husband is so mellow, calm and easy-going that I know he'd never come right out and say these things directly. So I need to hear these kinds of suggestions! It probably sounds silly to most women, but I try and sweetly encourage him to voice his wants and needs more than he does. It is actually a source of frustration sometimes for us, although I try to just accept and be thankful that's how he is and always has been like that. (His five siblings and both parents say he always got along well with others and very seldom fought. He was always the peacemaker). Thank you for sharing this. I am going to share this with him and ask which ones apply to me.
There are about 1/3 of these that don't apply to my husband at all but the ones he'd agree with, he'd agree with wholeheartedly.

I especially appreciated the parts about talkativeness and mind reading. Very important even if offered in a tone of levity.

-Els.
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RedPonyDriver · 540 weeks ago

I'm a girl and most of those apply to me...especially the ones about sports and cars.
I've gotta say, as a guy, I don't think I resonate with any of those. My temperament is much more contemplative (some might label it "feminine"). I am confident in my manhood, but I think saying that this is what "most men are thinking" is painting with too broad of strokes.

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