Someone posted this list in a christian forum today and felt like sharing some of them here (didn't include everything since I don't agree with all of 'em).



SOME GUIDELINES FOR MEN ABOUT WOMEN

1) Whatever you do, don't just show up at their house. They run around in their underwear just like we do.

2) Don't cheat on them. It may seem foolproof but girls tell each other everything about everything. Trust me, they WILL find out and they will be mad. ~ I will make an effort to whup any male lowscum's butt who screws around with my gal friends.

3) Not all of them eat like birds, a lot of them can eat like whales. ~ It's also very unwise to point this fact out to your lady friend, especially during dinner.

4) Most 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 [cheap/kiam sap]. ~ Bikin malu, dude.

5) Make 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.

6) If a guy is bothering her, it is your right to kick the crap out of him.

7) Never, ever [playfully] 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. ~ Just don't.

8) Go to a chick flick once in a while. She doesn't care whether you enjoy it or not, it just matters that you went. ~ Considering how we put up with sports and all those action/horror flicks.... <-- [Disclaimer: General Statement, some stereotypes apply]

9) You'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. ~ I'm sure this applies to my buddy, Miss Cyber-red.

10) Don't be freaked out by PMS. It's not gross, and it really does make them feel like crap, so be understanding.

11) If you don't like the way they drive, you do it.

12) If you're officially dating, and you're introducing her to your friends, you'd better dang well introduce her as your girlfriend. ~ Oh, I sure got peeved being introduced as a 'friend' once.

13) Don't stress where you go for every date. They really only want to be with you.

14) Girls are fragile. Even if you're play fighting/wrestling, be very gentle. ~ Be very gentle with her emotions as well.

15) Memorize their birthdays. You forget her birthday and you're basically screwed for life. ~ If you can't even make the effort to memorize ONE freaking important date, then what's the point?

16) Don't marinade the cologne. ~ Please no Mr. Perfume Tank.

17) Don't give her something [completely random] for her birthday or Christmas or Valentine's day. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it has to be meaningful.

18) After you've been dating for a while, realize that they really have started to trust you. When you have a girlfriend who truly trusts you, you have a lot more responsibility, privilege and control than you would think. Be careful with it, most guys would kill for that kind of power, and it can be lost in a nanosecond. ~ Emphasize RESPONSIBILITY