In the meantime, I am watching all the guys
around me do their Valentine things. It is fun to watch because they are so pleased
with themselves and proud of what they have done for their wives. I, too, am
proud of them.
When it comes to having a relationship with
a woman it is important to remember that one “Aw crap!” can wipe out a dozen “Atta
boys.” It is imperative that one learn to speak words of love and then shut up.
Talking too long will do nothing but get you in trouble. I am reminded of a
scene in a recent episode of The Big Bang Theory where Leonard was about to
have his way with Penny but found himself out in the hallway mumbling, “She
told me to shut up. I should have shut up.” Been there, done that, got the
T-shirt. When it is time to quit talking, quit.
I will admit that sometimes the women folk
trick us into talking too much. They do it by asking us questions. It could be
a simple one like, “What cha thinking?” The correct answer is not, “If I had
wanted you to know what I was thinking, I would have been talking.” Nope, wrong
answer. You may wonder how I know it is the wrong answer. Just take my word for
it. Perhaps she asks the age old question, “Do these pants make my butt look
big?” The correct answer is, “No!” And don’t pause before you answer. Notice I have
said nothing about speaking the truth. The truth could be, “No, the pants don’t
make your butt look big. Your butt makes the pants look big.” Again, just take
my word on this, fellas. Perhaps you would do well to NOT mention that she is
acting just like her mother. Since her mother is the “angel” who raised her, I have
never figured out why these are fighting words. But they are.
Words of love rarely include observations
about her body; never include references to her lineage; don’t contain the
words: bag, sag, menopause, cranky or wrinkle. I recommend words like:
sweetheart, beautiful, perfect, lovely, hot, darling and amazing. I don’t know
about your wife, but they describe my wife.
Today I posted two helpful music videos on
my Facebook page. They aren’t love songs, per se, but you men might find them
helpful in making this a great Valentine’s Day. And, by the way, if reading
this is your first inkling that today is Valentine’s Day, there are no words in
the English language that will fix the mess you are in. See previous blog.
Enjoy these videos.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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