Men...true or not true....article from Men's Health

Originally Posted by mybabyphx

What do you guys/gals think about this? What's going on?

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Originally Posted by catgirl2548m

i think its good to be ur roomate.

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Originally Posted by catgirl2548m

yeah, karls prolly married, but if hes not i might propose, lol! i like men with quirky senses of humor and if hes that well trianed.....

one key test -- karl, would u let me take a picture of you wearing my bathrobe wtih dark sox and a goofy face? if ur silly enuf to do that, im coming to qubec, lol!

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Originally Posted by katiemae1277

I wish I could find a guy to do stuff for me

I repay him a thousand times over

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Originally Posted by megagene

But I thought we had something special catgirl!

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Originally Posted by TNR1

Ok, so I found this interesting given some of the discussions from this board recently...would love to know if the men on this board agree with the author:

What Makes Men Fall in Love?

Judging from the kind of mail we get at Men's Health from men seeking relationship advice, I can tell you this definitively about men: When a man falls for a woman, he falls hard. Men love to be in love. While men often get stereotyped as single-minded sex-seekers, the truth is that a man's stomach churns like a slushy machine when he's in those initial stages of the perfect relationship.

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Originally Posted by TNR1

A Woman with a Passion in Something Other Than Him

Yes, it's nice to be doted over. Yes, it's nice to be pampered. Yes, it's nice to be with a woman who showers you with compliments, neck kisses, and all of her attention. But there's a virtual Great Wall of China between a fleeting, flirtatious glance and the kind of attraction that can last a lifetime. Many men say they like a woman who's immersed in something else other than the relationship -- be it her work, or her sport, or whatever her "thing" is. Why? The passion she shows for something else confirms her inherent goodness, her personal drive, her independence. All pluses in the woman we're hoping to spend a few decades with.

A Woman with No Problem with Guy Time

Every relationship has to choreograph the time-together dance. Once a couple elevates from casual to serious, it goes through that period when most waking and sleeping minutes are spent together. But at some point in the dance, one person will call a time out from the music of coupledom, and try to spend more time with his or her friends -- while still being careful not to step on any feet in the process. Even when they're with the most perfect woman, men still crave the occasional space to spend golfing or drinking or doing whatever (64 percent of men are happy to have the time to themselves when their wives or girlfriends have plans). Men love, appreciate, and are thankful for women who respect and endorse (and not complain about) his need to have a few testosterone mixers. Don't worry, March Madness will be over in just a few weeks! .

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Originally Posted by TNR1

A Woman with a Strut

Her strut in the bar may have been part of his initial attraction. The strut from the bedroom to the bathroom after the first night together may have been pure visual ecstasy. But the strut that happens day in and day out is one of the major attractors for a man. What do I mean by the strut? It's that attitude, that sassiness, that confidence, that charisma, that charm that shows she can be a little bold and little daring. In a recent post I talked about the line between a woman being confident and a woman being so aggressive that she turns men away, but the truth is that in certain aspects of relationships, men want women who have the strut. Men want to be with women who challenge them, who push them, and who take the lead some of the times. And that's as true in the bedroom as it is in planning their next weekend getaway. The danger? While it can be insanely attractive, that strut of confidence can also swing a man 180 degrees -- if she uses it in other places, like to flirt with other guys, to become a relationship dictator, or to pick a fight with his mom in front of the whole family. He'll point that kind of strut right out the door..

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Originally Posted by TNR1

A Woman with a Good Taste in Ties

Okay, so we don't really care about the ties per se. But what we care about is a woman's ability to give us a little-and this is a key word-gentle guidance. I know Freudian followers will say that it's a man's need to be mothered, but it's more than that. Every relationship is a give and take, and guys will definitely take women who can warn us when our new soul patch looks stupid, who can guide us to the perfect suit and shirt combo for an upcoming job interview, who can help them make decisions without being harsh or judgmental. Guys like to project that they know what they're doing and that they don't need any help. Women who can help steer us, without aggressively grabbing the wheel, are the most treasured copilots..

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Originally Posted by katiemae1277

I was also the lawn mower and garbage taker-outer, and main breadwinner and cooker and cleaner and shopper and billpayer, I think he was the official playstation player

I wish I could find a guy to do stuff for me

I repay him a thousand times over

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Originally Posted by mybabyphx

I have another question for female/male to answer...either one.

In my house, there are 3 people... my boyfriend (of almost 4 years), our male roommate,and me. Oh wait, I forgot PHX!

I am the only one with a good, stable job. I am currently paying all the bills. I am the only one with a car. I do the landscaping, dishes, and picking up of the house. They both take turns doing the laundry and cooking.

We've switched roles someplace along the line there...

In MY mind I think THEY- the males- should be supporting ME- the female. But it's the other way around?!?

What do you guys/gals think about this? What's going on?

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Originally Posted by theimp98

lol what, welcome to be the modern world, its not the man;s job to support the female anymore

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Originally Posted by Karl

Let's just cut straight to the chase here, shall we?

What men want, prefer, or desire in a relationship is irrelevant. Men exist for one reason: to serve women. They accomplish this as follows.

-- Take the blame. The man must be the woman's personal scapegoat for anything that goes wrong. And his possible non-involvement in the situation is no excuse. If he were on top of things, he would have gotten involved and prevented the problem from occuring in the first place. Never mind that he was across town at the time.

-- Be the steppinfetchit boy. He must run around finding whatever object the woman has misplaced. If the object is not where she says it is, he should under no circumstances bother her, and should proceed to search every possible other place it might be hiding. Just keep looking, okay?

-- Put gas in the woman's car. She is very busy and gets tired and the smell of gasoline fumes makes her feel icky. The ability to fill up her car is a skill that a woman eventually loses not long after she gets a man.

-- Perform lawn care.

-- Manage the vehicle maintenance.

-- Pick up after the woman. It takes a lot of energy for her to spill stuff on the kitchen counter, drop the hair from her brush onto the bathroom floor, and strew stacks of paper hither and yon. By the end of the day, these activities have left her worn out. Be good, and just clean up.


Any other useful functions that a man may be able to perform can be accomodated through... other means. Hope this helps. Regards.

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Originally Posted by Karl

Does this thousandfold repayment involve apparel purchased from Victoria's Secret?

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Originally Posted by Mark Kumpf

Ow! OK, I am down with the V.S. bonus program. For the record, I depise lawn work (So I have a lawn service). As for the rest, I am good at following directions, doing things without being asked and yes, I do know how to STFU when she has a headache.

Although....

I walked in one evening and handed my ex two extra-strength tylenol & a glass of water.

She says, "What are those for, I don't have a headache?"

I said, "Thank God! Does this mean I might get lucky tonight?"

Nope. But then again, that marriage was already mostly dead. I just was walking around in the twilight zone that happens just before the whole thing implodes.

What kind of women do men fall in love with? All kinds. When it happens, you will know. I don't think men look for a particular type consciously but what they seek without knowing it? The list is probably much longer than the article.

Intrepid, exciting, experimental are all things that make me go oohhhh!

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Originally Posted by theimp98

hmm you sound great, want to get married, oh wait, i am already married.

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Originally Posted by theimp98

lol what, welcome to be the modern world, its not the man;s job to support the female anymore

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Originally Posted by Bonnie1965

Bruce is right on this one. Being female doesn't entitle us to be supported financially. But, the others should be sharing with the bills, housework, etc. Sounds like you da momma

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Originally Posted by Bonnie1965

WOW! I've never had a man like this. Maybe men like that type of thing so they find women who behave that way?

I would hate it!

Wouldn't it be a great thing if all the women who have had experiences with lousy, inattentive, unloving men could find all the men who have had experiences with selfish, inattentive, boring women? There has to be a reason so many people are with the wrong people. Personally, I gave up, so I can afford to sit back and watch

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Originally Posted by MuttigreeMom

If this is true... then I'm the man in my relationship

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Originally Posted by theimp98

lol what, welcome to be the modern world, its not the man;s job to support the female anymore

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Originally Posted by theimp98

heeh that is true kaite, heeh i really dont go out much anymore haha.

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Originally Posted by Zissou'sMom

Aw... am I the only one who believes in the fairy tale kind of love?

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Originally Posted by Karl

Let's just cut straight to the chase here, shall we?

What men want, prefer, or desire in a relationship is irrelevant. Men exist for one reason: to serve women. They accomplish this as follows.

-- Take the blame. The man must be the woman's personal scapegoat for anything that goes wrong. And his possible non-involvement in the situation is no excuse. If he were on top of things, he would have gotten involved and prevented the problem from occuring in the first place. Never mind that he was across town at the time.

-- Be the steppinfetchit boy. He must run around finding whatever object the woman has misplaced. If the object is not where she says it is, he should under no circumstances bother her, and should proceed to search every possible other place it might be hiding. Just keep looking, okay?

-- Put gas in the woman's car. She is very busy and gets tired and the smell of gasoline fumes makes her feel icky. The ability to fill up her car is a skill that a woman eventually loses not long after she gets a man.

-- Perform lawn care.

-- Manage the vehicle maintenance.

-- Pick up after the woman. It takes a lot of energy for her to spill stuff on the kitchen counter, drop the hair from her brush onto the bathroom floor, and strew stacks of paper hither and yon. By the end of the day, these activities have left her worn out. Be good, and just clean up.


Any other useful functions that a man may be able to perform can be accomodated through... other means. Hope this helps. Regards.

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Originally Posted by Karl

Let's just cut straight to the chase here, shall we?

What men want, prefer, or desire in a relationship is irrelevant. Men exist for one reason: to serve women. They accomplish this as follows.

-- Take the blame. The man must be the woman's personal scapegoat for anything that goes wrong. And his possible non-involvement in the situation is no excuse. If he were on top of things, he would have gotten involved and prevented the problem from occuring in the first place. Never mind that he was across town at the time.

-- Be the steppinfetchit boy. He must run around finding whatever object the woman has misplaced. If the object is not where she says it is, he should under no circumstances bother her, and should proceed to search every possible other place it might be hiding. Just keep looking, okay?

-- Put gas in the woman's car. She is very busy and gets tired and the smell of gasoline fumes makes her feel icky. The ability to fill up her car is a skill that a woman eventually loses not long after she gets a man.

-- Perform lawn care.

-- Manage the vehicle maintenance.

-- Pick up after the woman. It takes a lot of energy for her to spill stuff on the kitchen counter, drop the hair from her brush onto the bathroom floor, and strew stacks of paper hither and yon. By the end of the day, these activities have left her worn out. Be good, and just clean up.


Any other useful functions that a man may be able to perform can be accomodated through... other means. Hope this helps. Regards.

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Originally Posted by Kitties4ever

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!


Karl....will you marry me????????????????????????

And if you have a nice butt too, well...let's just say I'm a "Smitten Kitten".

LOL! LOL! LOL!

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