The Man thread

[Kathi]

 

[Edward]

Man, there's no way in the world that I'd buy that many cut roses which will deteriorate quickly and be gone. I'd opt for the potted plant first. One time, I took my girl a small bagful of bulbs alone, of some out of the ordinary nice flowers. She reacted in much the same way that you would expect a lady who received all those flowers above would react. I bet they're still growing too. It made more sense. I haven't even bought a dozen cut roses in so long that I can't remember. Every once in awhile when I want to opt for the rose message, I get a single cut rose which says the same thing that this boys 500 dollar bagful says when presented from the heart.

What is our resident girls preference in this? Would you rather have the cut roses, potted, bulbs...? Is Ed all wet on this one or on the money?

 

[Edward]

Wow. Look at the stems on those roses, those are the high dollar ones. This picture just screams to me...desperation of a man that has zero imagination.

 

[Claudya]

Why is it that women live longer than men?

(Funny, like half of those images remind me of my own workplace. My boss is like those guys on the pictures and I kinda adopted his risky behaviour.)

 

[Edward]

Why is it that women live longer than men?

(Funny, like half of those images remind me of my own workplace. My boss is like those guys on the pictures and I kinda adopted his risky behaviour.)

All those pictures are of stupid people (obviously). Very few of those pictures are of professionals. Those kids in the pool with the electric setup are especially funny. I do understand electric and respect it. I walk away from dangerous situations.

 

[Kathi]

Man, there's no way in the world that I'd buy that many cut roses which will deteriorate quickly and be gone. I'd opt for the potted plant first. One time, I took my girl a small bagful of bulbs alone, of some out of the ordinary nice flowers. She reacted in much the same way that you would expect a lady who received all those flowers above would react. I bet they're still growing too. It made more sense. I haven't even bought a dozen cut roses in so long that I can't remember. Every once in awhile when I want to opt for the rose message, I get a single cut rose which says the same thing that this boys 500 dollar bagful says when presented from the heart.

What is our resident girls preference in this? Would you rather have the cut roses, potted, bulbs...? Is Ed all wet on this one or on the money?

A dozen roses or a bouquet of seasonal wild flowers are nice.I am not a gardener so I would never plant those bulbs.

 

[Kathi]

 

[Kathi]

 

[Kathi]

What do you think guys.Do you think the above statements are truthful?

 

[Kathi]

 

[Kathi]

 

[Edward]

What do you think guys.Do you think the above statements are truthful?

Absolutely. When a girl is fulfilled in every way there is no insecurity or doubt. She would value this and stick to him like glue. She will tell him when he comes home from work that, hey, your buddy made a pass at me. (Ask me how I know, lol).

The second one, I tried soo hard to teach my ex this. The world has this cute little deception going around where they say, What's worse a truth which brings a tear or a lie which brings a smile...supposed to justify lying. That's tripe! Life WILL have ups and downs. We must be brutally honest with each other, for two reasons; 1). One has to know the real score in order to deal with a bad situation effectively., and, 2). One has to know that no matter the situation, that they can depend on what comes out of the others mouth, even if it hurts it must be truth.

Honest honesty affects us to our core. After the bad situation is over, the heart will reflect upon the level of loyalty and honesty of the partner that was displayed during the bad situation. This can be reinforced and built up, or destroyed at that time.

 

[Edward]

Bingo! Women are like scripture. A lifetime of study (attentiveness) will bring new insights each day with the re-reading of the same passage (woman). When a man is able to be with a woman for years, and then discover a new insight to the core of her being and act on it to express it in a loving way...she is blown away at this, and her love will grow.

 

[Edward]

A dozen roses or a bouquet of seasonal wild flowers are nice.I am not a gardener so I would never plant those bulbs.

I hear ya'. Being an outdoorsy type myself, I have always gravitated to the same type of girls, so lean this way in my thinking and actions...but am well aware of preferences of the different types of girls. I wouldn't bring bulbs to a city girl expecting anything but contempt, lol.

But like they say, you can take the girl out of the country, but can't take the country out of the girl. So in this case, I would bring her a potted plant.

 

[Edward]

This one got me in trouble before. My thought was that, if a man is supposed to show his girl a little love every day...what would happen...if I sloshed her with a 5 gallon bucketful every day?! So I set out on my quest to find out...

Now, my girl was the tomboy type, and so I inadvertently crossed the line and earned her contempt for my efforts. It seems that while all girls of all types like to be shown love, that there is a line wherein the country girls will become contemptuous when presented with the princess treatment.

We live and learn.

 

[WIP]

I don't know. It seems there are certain times when just remaining silent is the best option.

 

[Kathi]

I don't know. It seems there are certain times when just remaining silent is the best option.

You mean things from the past?If it is an issue while you are with that woman and it affects your relationship I think it is important to be truthful.Especially if she asks.A husband should not do anything that he would want to hide.

 

[Deborah13]

Bingo! Women are like scripture. A lifetime of study (attentiveness) will bring new insights each day with the re-reading of the same passage (woman). When a man is able to be with a woman for years, and then discover a new insight to the core of her being and act on it to express it in a loving way...she is blown away at this, and her love will grow.

Only if she is a healthy woman. Many times people, even Christians, bring an invisible monkey on their back into a relationship. A husband or wife may not be able to love them enough to undo damage that was previously done. A wise spouse will become aware that they may need outside help to deal with this issues.

 

[Kathi]

Only if she is a healthy woman. Many times people, even Christians, bring an invisible monkey on their back into a relationship. A husband or wife may not be able to love them enough to undo damage that was previously done. A wise spouse will become aware that they may need outside help to deal with this issues.

When you are getting into a relationship you need to observe very,very closely at anything unhealthy that a person could bring into a relationship or is hiding.Maybe a gambling problem,porno problem,drinking problem,drug problem.Sometimes a person has gotten into a wrong relationship and has contacted a STD.That is common.Sometimes people are very good at hiding these problems they are dealing with.If the person is a Christian and is struggling and the relationship looks like it is getting serious tell them....Don't keep these things a secret.

 

[WIP]

You mean things from the past?If it is an issue while you are with that woman and it affects your relationship I think it is important to be truthful.Especially if she asks.A husband should not do anything that he would want to hide.

I was being a little bit silly. For example if my wife asks me the ultimate question whether a certain outfit makes her look fat (her term not mine) or if I think another certain woman is pretty, I am doomed no matter the answer so I will refuse to answer and do my best to just change the subject.