My thoughts.
1Whatever you do, don't just show up at their house. They run around in their underwear just like we do.
I definately do not.
2Don't cheat on them. It may seem foolproof, but girls tell each other everything about everything. Trust me, they WILL find out and you will be mad.
Getting caught should not be the only motivation for showing her faithfulness and respect even in her absence.
3Beware of every single male relatives and all guy friends. Any of them would kick your butt at the drop of a hat, and a lot of them wouldn't even wait for the dang hat.
Mas o menos. My Dad once assured me if I ever got involved with a man who abused me, I had my Dad, two uncles, two cousins, and a brother who'd fix the problem. The knowledge they care is comforting, the knowledge they would risk prison for me is not-so-comforting.
4Never miss an opportunity to tell them they're beautiful.
I wouldn't believe him. I'm very skeptical.
5Don't refuse to kiss in front of your friends. If they laugh at you, it's because they're jealous.
I wouldn't kiss him in front of just anybody. I'm bashful, so he just might be as well.
6If they slap you hard, you deserved it.
I don't want him to hit me, I won't hit him, unless something HUGE happens. Treat others they way you want to be treated.
10Not all of them eat like birds, a lot of them can eat like whales.
I have my moments, especially when it's Chinese.
11Most of them don't mind paying half of everything, but they do discuss these things with their friends. Realize that if you make your girlfriend pay half all the time, everyone will know about it and your friends will know you're a *****.
Casual dates, sure go dutch. But if you want to get more serious than that, you had very well have enough money to cover both meals.
13Make sure she gets home safely as often as you can. If you're dropping her off, walk her to the door. If you aren't dropping her off, call to be sure she's home safely.
Ding ding ding! My favorite! One of God's roles for men, at least I think so, is as a protector. If you cannot keep her safe if something happens, do not have her put her well-being in your hands. I'm not quite 5'5, 95 lbs., and most of my male friends can hold both my wrists in one hand. If I have to defend myself in a real fight, I will get hurt. I have no illusions about that.
14If a guy is bothering her, it is your right to kick the crap out of him.
Maybe not to that extreme, but some considerate intervention would be nice.
15If you're talking to a female friend of yours, pull your girlfriend closer.
Nah... But that is personal taste.
16Never, ever slap her, even if it's just in a joking way. Even if she swats you first, and says, "Oh, you're so dumb" or something, never make any gestures back.
Again, treat others the way you want to be treated. Men should not hit women, but that's a two way street.
17Go to a chick flick once in a while. She doesn't care whether you enjoy it or not, it just matters that you went.
Why make the poor guy suffer? Do something else together and go to chick flicks with other chicks.
18You're dead meat if you can't get along with their pets, parents and best friends. Be prince charming to their friends, Mr. Polite to their parents, and make sure to be nice to their animals.
There is a major underapreciation for manners, consideration, and deference in general it seems in at least my neck of the woods. I genuinely try to be a lady, I would expect him to genuinely try to be a gentlemen.
20Don't be freaked out by PMS. It's not gross, and it really does make them feel like crap, so be understanding.
Indeed. I get flu-like symptoms sometimes. Would you rag on a sick friend for being short-tempered?
21If you don't like the way they drive, you do it.
Ditto.
22If you're officially dating, and you're introducing her to your friends, you'd better dang well introduce her as your girlfriend.
Only if their lacking that knowledge could lead to trouble. Otherwise, I don't see why.
23Don't stress where you go for every date. They really only want to be with you.
Yes, except for common sense. Don't expect her to just be happy that she is with you if she is somewhere you know she hates. Especially if she knows you know she hates it.
25Girls are fragile. Even if you're play fighting/wrestling, be very gentle.
True for me at least. I appreciate the care.
26Memorize their birthdays. U forget her birthday and U'rebasically screwed for life.
I forget my own parents birthdays. It varies by individual.
27Don't marinade the cologne.
YES. Don't asphyxiate your date.
28Don't give her something stupid for her birthday or Christmas or Valentine's day. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it has to be meaningful. Jewelry is always nice.
Yes. Who wants a gift that clearly says, "I got you this out of obligation"?
29If you think the relationship isn't going to last, don't wait to find out. It will only hurt u more if u draw it out.
Hmm. I would gather more evidence than just "you think" before you make a descision.
30After you've been dating for a while, realize that they really have started to trust you. When you have a girlfriend who truly trusts u, u have a lot more responsibility, privilege and control than u would think. Be careful with it, most guys would kill for that kind of power, and it can be lost in a nanosecond.
True. This is possibly a gender thing, but for me at least, betrayl or constant failure by someone I care for and trust enough to actual call a boyfriend would hurt more than simply being betrayed or failed by a friend.
31Don't ever do anything wrong (well not anything). girls remember things for life and anything you did wrong will be brought back in every argument that you will have in the future.
Depends. A one time incident is a far cry from a habitual attitude or behavior.
[color="Red"]As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. - Proverbs 23:7[/color]
The Sundries
Robin: "If we close our eyes, we can't see anything."
Batman: "A sound observation, Robin."