O.T. "The Rules" from the Male side

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For those who enjoyed the "Man Code" and "The Rules"
Hope you enjoy this

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!
Print this out and pass to your partner for a greater understanding:

1. Learn to work the toilet seat. 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 bitching about you leaving it down.

1. Birthdays, Valentines, and Anniversaries are not quests to see if we can find the perfect present yet again!

1. Sometimes we are not thinking about you. Live with it.

1. Saturday = sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.

1. Don't cut your hair. Ever. Long hair is always more attractive than short hair. One of the big reasons guys fear getting married is that married women always cut their hair, and by then you're stuck with her.

1. Shopping is 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 us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!

1. We don't remember dates. Mark birthdays and anniversaries on a calendar. Remind us frequently beforehand.

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

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. Check your oil! Please.

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 think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us. We refuse to answer.

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

1. Let us ogle. We are going to look anyway; it's genetic.

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. The relationship is never going to be like it was the first two months we were going out. Get over it. And quit whining to your girlfriends.

1. All men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.

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

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 just not worth the hassle.

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 about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as the shotgun formation, or monster trucks.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. No you really do have too many shoes.

1. It is neither in your best interest or ours to take the quiz together. No, it doesn't matter which quiz.

1. KHUKS are as exciting for us as handbags are for you.

1. I'm 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 we really don't mind that, it's like camping.


:D
 
Hey Pragitam, you forgot one:

You are not allowed to watch the show "Sex in the City" on HBO. If you watch all of more than two episodes, we reserve the right to be on the next flight to Kathmandu...one way. :D :D
 
This is a work of genius. Copy it, print out a few hundred, laminate one, stick it up where she can see it, every time it gets ripped down put up another. This could be the start of a new happier future:)



Jeff
 
Prag,

I agree with Bill. ... send this (and the Man Code et al) to the Man Show!!!

I'm sure they'd read it on air, and give the Cantina national exposure :D

Alan
 
Originally posted by ACStudios
send this (and the Man Code et al) to the Man Show!!!
I'm sure they'd read it on air, and give the Cantina national exposure :D
Alan

Thanks for the kuddo's. sorry I can't take the credit for writting it, only for posting it here...in fact don't know who penned it:confused:

as for "The Man Show", again I'm clueless.

Alan,
Feel free to pursue this as you see fit meanwhile I'll try and find out the author if that becomes an issue.

Edit: found this is a web search as a possible origin
http://www.vbcity.com/forums/topic.asp?tid=7255
 
A masterwork, should be put on a plaque in every home, and the woman of the house should have to rise in the morning, hand over her heart and recite it before going downstairs to make your breakfast--HA!! How's THAT for P.I.??:p

Can you tell my wife DOESN'T read my posts?;) :D :rolleyes:
 
I sent it to a female friend of mine. She got a kick out of it and sent back the following rebuttal. I submit this (with her permission, of course) in the endless pursuit of wisdom, understanding, curiousity, and entertainment. :D

>We always hear "the rules" from the female side. Now here are the rules from the male side. These are our rules!

... and this is what we think of them ....!

>Please note these are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE!

...mebbe some of them are more number "2" ...


>1. Learn to work the toilet seat. 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 bitching about you leaving it down.

...when you learn to put it back we will too ...

>
>1. Birthdays, Valentines, and Anniversaries are not quests to see if we can find the perfect present yet again!

... tell us about it ... how many hours do you think WE spent in "Tool Town" looking for that obscure thing you just HAD to have, and whined about for 6 months ...
>
>1. Sometimes we are not thinking about you. Live with it.


... sometimes we're not anticipating your every need. Live with it.

>1. Saturday = sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.


... gladly, as long as you do your share of the domestic work first.

>1. Don't cut your hair. Ever. Long hair is always more attractive than short hair. One of the big reasons guys fear getting married is that married women always cut their hair, and by then you're stuck with her.

... ya, and our high school sweethearts don't look the same after WE marry them either ... and we're stuck with that too. Long hair can be a total pain, especially when you're raising kids, taking care of a spouse and a house, and working. Deal with it ... or, if you like it so much, grow your own.

>
>1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way.

... EXCEPT when it's for golf clubs, hockey equipment, cars, a new TV or stereo ... in other words, you'll shop until your feet are bloody stumps if it's something YOU want, and we are to dutifully accompany you and make all the right noises and nod in the right places when we're so bored we could cry, but WE only get 5 minutes to look ar the things that interest us ...
>
>1. Crying is blackmail.
>
... crying is REALITY.
COPE> and learn to cry yourself.

>1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!


... we do, and you don't hear us anyway ...

>1. We don't remember dates. Mark birthdays and anniversaries on a calendar. Remind us frequently beforehand.

... remind you of what? That we HAVE a calendar you should CONSULT because we reminded you of the event every week for the last six weeks and WROTE IT in ORANGE on the calendar you STILL insist that you have NO idea when said event is to take place ???

>
>1. Most guys own three pairs of shoes - tops. What makes you think we'd be any good at choosing which pair, out of thirty, would look good with your dress?

... because you make your opinion VERY clear when you DON't like the ones WE chose ...
>
>1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
>
... except if they come out of our mouths ... we have to explain too ...

>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.


... and listening skills were taught in kindergarten. YOU don't want us to "solve" anything either, but we are supposed to listen with out comment when you vent. Venting is venting, and a healthy part of a relationship.

>1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.

... a relationship that causes a 17 month headache needs help. see a
counsellor.
>
>1. Check your oil! Please.
>
... we do.

>1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.


... except the ones that you remember WE said ...

>1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us. We refuse to answer.


... since when did we have time to ask you? We're too busy going to the gym to keep in shape to compete with all the 16 year olds you ogle ...

>1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.

... then you are not communicating clearly, and there's also something else going on behind the conversation that hasn't been dealt with ...
>
>1. Let us ogle. We are going to look anyway; it's genetic.

... that's crap. And it's RUDE. You totally FREAK if we look at other men the way you take for granted you are "genetically" programmed to do ... more like culturally programmed. If you're way more interested in the scenery than your (supposedly) significant other, then book "alone time" to drool in peace and leave us with our self esteem intact!


>
>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.
>
... not that simple. There are things that I know HOW to do, that I want done in a PARTICULAR way, that I CANNOT do myself ... but you can.

>1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during
>commercials.

... whenever possible, do your TV watching elsewhere. ... or better yet, kill your television. They make your brain mushy and make you incapable of interacting with real humans in any kind of meaningful way.

>
>1. Christopher Columbus did not need directions, and neither do we.

... he got SO lost, it wasn't even FUNNY. Nuff said.
...oh, and learn to read a map, wouldja?!! It's not rocket science.

>
>1. The relationship is never going to be like it was the first two months we were going out. Get over it. And quit whining to your girlfriends.

... no kidding ... we weren't picking up your smelly sweat socks off the floor the first two months we were going out either! So, ya, we'll get over the fact that you totally misrepresented your ability to cook, clean, and enjoy just about anything WE like doing in order to get laid. After we have a good "whine" ...

>
>1. All men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. We have no idea what mauve is.
>
... so then you have no right to complain about the colours we choose for paint or wallpaper, or upholstry ...

>1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.


... do it somewhere else!! WE have to, or we get looked at like some kind of lice-ridden pro ... Get over it. The world doesn't want to know that you need to scratch your left nut RIGHT NOW.

>1. We are not mind readers and we never will be. Our lack of mind-reading ability is not proof of how little we care about you.

... and neither are we ...
>
>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 just not worth the hassle.
>
... and considering how much we both know you want to listen to us vent, why should we bother? And doesn't this fall into the realm of acceptable answers, seeing as it's so close to "no"? You can't have it both ways.

>1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

... see above ...
>
>1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine.
>Really.
>
... except when it's not ...

>1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to
discuss such topics as the shotgun formation, or monster trucks.

...and don't expect us to buy that either ... if you are watching TV when we ask, you're not thinking ANYTHING ... or you're thinking about sex. (depends on what you're watching)
>
>1. You have enough clothes.
>
...yup. except when I don't.

>1. You have too many shoes.


...yup. except when I don't.

>1. No you really do have too many shoes.


ditto.

>1. It is neither in your best interest or ours to take the quiz together. No, it doesn't matter which quiz.


no kidding.

>1. I'm in shape. ROUND is a shape.


...so then get over me cutting my hair ... cuz I go to the gym ...

>1. Thank you for reading this; Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight, but did you know we really don't mind that, it's like camping.


...especially when I move the couch to the park down the block.

Egad. What a sorry collection of pathetic stereotypes ... and if people are
really conducting themselves this way, there isn't much to be said except:
grow up
communicate
stop playing games

:D
 
I notice she had no reply to the Khuk rule. That must mean it's OK.

BTW, does she happen to be single :D :D :D
 
ONE MORE RULE FOR THE LADIES!!! NEVER ASK A GUY! Would you do it all over again(marrage,engagement etc.)if you knew then, what you know now!!Answer (for the guys)"LIE"!!
jim
 
Hey Geezer,
This one is for your lady friend and all to enjoy
(the truth hurts don't it?)

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Floor Tiles,
if you lay them right the first time,
you can walk all over them for years.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Bank Accounts,
without a lot of money, they don't generate a lot of interest.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Blenders,
you need one, but you're not quite sure why.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Chocolate Bars,
sweet, smooth and they usually head right for your hips.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Coffee
the best ones are rich, warm
and can keep you up all night long.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Commercials,
you can't believe a word they say.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Computers,
hard to figure out and never have enough memory.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Coolers,
load them with beer and you can take them anywhere.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Copiers,
you need them for reproduction, but that's about it.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Curling Irons,
they're always hot and they're always in your hair.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Cement,
after getting laid they take a long time to get hard.

MEN ARE LIKE . . Government Bonds,
they take so long to mature.

MEN ARE LIKE. .. . Parking Spots,
the good ones are already taken
and the ones that are left are
handicapped or extremely small.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Popcorn,
they satisfy you, but only for a little while.

MEN ARE LIKE. .. . Snow Storms,
you never know when they are coming,
how many inches you'll get
or how long they will last.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Bank Machines,
once they withdraw they lose interest.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Bananas,
the older they get, the less firm they are.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Newborn babies,
they're cute at first, but you get tired of cleaning up
their crap.

MEN ARE LIKE. . . Laxatives,
they irritate the **** out of you.
 
* CAUTION*
Not for those with a weak heart or stomach
I'm just passing this one on guys, it does not represent my opinion or feelings and in no way represents any male sense of rigth and wrong, then too, they are "their rules" and I do think it is better to know than not.


quote brought to You By: Net Laughter.com

THE RULES (*)


THE RULES (*) For those of you who don't already know, these are the rules that are in effect in every relationship.

1. The female always makes the rules.

2. These rules are subject to change at any time without prior notification.

3. No male can possibly know all the rules.

4. If the female suspects that the male knows all the rules,
she must immediately change some or all of the rules.

5. The female is never wrong.

6. If the female is wrong it is because of a vagrant misunderstanding
which was a direct result of something the male said or did wrong.

7. If rule number six applies, the male must immediately
apologize for causing the misunderstanding.

8. The female can change her mind at any given point in time.

9. The male must never change his mind without
express written consent of the female.

10. The female has every right to be angry or upset at any time.

11. The male must remain calm at all times, unless
the female wants him to be angry or upset.

12. The female must under no circumstances let the male know
whether she wants him to be calm, angry or upset.

13. Any attempt to document these rules could result in bodily harm.
 
Men... They are so simple-minded, you just gotta love 'em! :D

Here is a simple code to help us women figure out the complex language structure of our male counterparts:


"I'm hungry" = I'm hungry

"I'm sleepy" = I'm sleepy

"I'm tired" = I'm tired

"Do you want to go to a movie?" = I'd eventually like to have sex with you

"Can I take you out to dinner?" = I'd eventually like to have sex with you

"Can I call you sometime?" = I'd eventually like to have sex with you

"May I have this dance?" = I'd eventually like to have sex with you

"Nice dress!" = Nice cleavage!

"You look tense, let me give you a massage." = I want to fondle you

"What's wrong?" = I don't see why you are making such a big deal out of this

"What's wrong?" = What meaningless self-inflicted psychological trauma are you going through now?

"What's wrong?" = I guess sex tonight is out of the question

"I'm bored" = Do you want to have sex?

"I love you" = Let's have sex now

"I love you, too" = Okay, I said it...we'd better have sex now!

"Yes, I like the way you cut your hair" = I liked it better before

"Yes, I like the way you cut your hair" = $50 and it doesn't look any different!

"Let's talk" = I am trying to impress you by showing that I am a deep person and maybe then you'd like to have sex with me

"Will you marry me?" = I want to make it illegal for you to have sex with other guys

"I like that one better" (while shopping) = Pick any freakin' dress and let's go home!
 
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