Is there a class on understanding women?

[aloofman]

Well maybe not for you, but we've already dispelled the all straight men only want sex if aloofman is straight or if at least one of my straight friends are truthful. Men are individuals. We're all different! The same goes for women.

Thank goodness that logic worked out for me!

Even from a purely logical standpoint, it's so much easier to find one person you enjoy having sex with than it is to seduce one person after another. That gets exhausting and expensive.

 

[xsedrinam]

Lesson #1: Ignore what women say, watch what they do. Most of the time, these items are not in concert.

Good listening is an art. I find I need to improve listening skills to show both a sense of worth and dignity.

 

[devilot]

Lesson #3: Women at times enjoy picking fights just to see how far they can push you. Don't put up with it.

And before anyone goes to town on me, these tips were given to me by a woman.

Just to let you know... That is one of the most common 'excuses' or 'justifications' that abusers give for their violent behavior towards others (coming from my psych teacher who worked directly w/ convicts in jail; put there because of domestic abuse towards their spouses/partners).

 

[freeny]

What a load of nonsense. Women are often their own worst enemies and will say things about each other that are far viler than they'd say about other men...

I take particular objection to no.2 -- a cursory examination of the behaviour of my male colleagues and some of our senior women directors in our organisation shows that up to be a complete fallacy.

I would say that type of behaviour is perhaps typical of a certain kind of woman. Any crass generalisations of this nature ignore the diversity inherent in both genders.

CorvusCamenarum you forgot Lesson #4! Women are always right.

 

[2nyRiggz]

understanding woman.....HA! good luck with that man. you cannot understand them dude just live with it and enjoy your time. the more you try to understand them the more you put yourself in a dark hole.


Bless

 

[Lyle]

Here's a few things I've learned in my 43 years of attendance in the Understanding Women Class. In no particular order.

"Don't be ridiculous" is the only response when asked if something makes her look fat.
Put the damn seat down.
Never comment on shoe purchases.
Always ask, never tell. i.e. I was thinking that after college, we could move somewhere else. What do you think?
Don't argue with her girlfriends, just sit there silently with the satisfaction that you aren't with them.

Those are all good ones.

I'd add that when your wife (or girlfriend) is telling you about some problem at work, etc. she doesn't necessarily want a solution from you. Just shut up and listen, and stop butting in to offer your advice on how to "fix" the problem.

 

[Zeke]

I've come to the conclusion that men are like the rocks on the beach, and women are the water and the wind. They're what make the beach interesting but they're really hard on the rocks. Impossible to predict, hard to control, but what makes life interesting.

 

[Blue Velvet]

If a girl I date could outspeak and outthink me on an intellectual level, oh man, I'd beg to hump her leg!

Fine. On the basis of that statement, you shouldn't have too many problems finding someone.

But failing that, I could set you up with a date with Camille Paglia or Hilary Clinton.

 

[Mr. Anderson]

Have you asked her what she wants?

D

 

[XNine]

Fine. On the basis of that statement, you shouldn't have too many problems finding someone.

But failing that, I could set you up with a date with Camille Paglia or Hilary Clinton.

Or you and I could just go ahead and give it a go.

I'm certain Hillary is a prude (after all, her hubby had to get action from somewhere else) and Camille isn't that attractive (anymore). I'm fairly certain Hillary is more man than woman anyway.

Now, someone like Natalie Portman or Uma Thurman may do the trick. Both smart, gorgeous... I'd let both of them beat me silly and I'd enjoy every second of it.

 

[wPod]

I take particular objection to no.2 -- a cursory examination of the behaviour of my male colleagues and some of our senior women directors in our organisation shows that up to be a complete fallacy.

... Any crass generalisations of this nature ignore the diversity inherent in both genders.

I would say there is a difference b/w an argument with a senior director is MUCH different than that of a significant other. having an argument with someone you really care about is ALL emotional for women, and can sometimes be emotional for men, though certainly not as much as women.

As for crass generalizations, this is ALL based off the 'fact' (read generalization) that men cannot understand women.

Have you asked her what she wants?

Sure did, but it was too late. She refused to let me change my original statement after she decided to get mad at me. her EMOTION of my original statement seemed to get in the way of anything else.

 

[CorvusCamenarum]

Just to let you know... That is one of the most common 'excuses' or 'justifications' that abusers give for their violent behavior towards others (coming from my psych teacher who worked directly w/ convicts in jail; put there because of domestic abuse towards their spouses/partners).

I'm well aware of that, having dated several women in the past who had suffered through some form of abuse. I'm not advocating violence as "not putting up with it". I've never raised an angry hand to a woman. My personal solution whenever the problem comes up is something calling the girl in question out that she's acting childishly, informing her that I'm not going to tolerate it, and telling her to come back when she's ready to be resonable. If she doesn't come back, she wasn't worth my time anyway.

 

[Blue Velvet]

Or you and I could just go ahead and give it a go.

Yeah, I'm sure we'd both be in for some interesting times together.