Sure, we can be a pain in the butt sometimes. Sure, theres the nagging, the nosiness, the PMS mood swings and those easily injured feelings. But guys, think for a moment about all the wonderful things we ladies do. From the pains we take to be aesthetically pleasing to how we kiss it and make it all better, we women do rock. Let us count the ways!

1. Like it or not, we groom you for a real relationship
Whether its the mom who taught you to respect us, the sister who told you our secrets, or even the last girl who dumped you because you weren't ready to settle down, the women in your life help to shape you into the best man you can possibly be. So that when you meet The One, youll be ready, willing and able.

2. Were sympathetic
Before we try to solve the problem (as men tend to do), we acknowledge it. We say things like: That must have hard for you seeing your friend get the promotion instead of youhow do you feel about it? It may not seem like much, but a world without womens compassion and understanding would be a pretty cold place.

3. Were extraordinary ego-boosters
If it seems as though women are forever fishing for compliments, its because theyre nice to hear, especially when theyre sincere. Thats why we dole them outabout how handsome you look in that suit, how awesome you are at air hockey, how mind-blowing you are in bed, et cetera.

4. Were soft
Soft hair, soft lips, soft skin and so forth. All in all, its a pretty huggable package.

5. We keep your social life hopping
Before there were Palm Pilots, there were women. We organize, we schedule, we remember. Admit ityou get out a whole lot more and have a more interesting life when youre dating someone who wants to do something besides sit home and watch TV all the time.

6. We listen
The stereotype of woman as chatterbox is unfair. OK, scratch thatwe do love to talk. But not in a vacuum. Thats why were always urging you to talk; we believe in communication and that means we want to listen, too. Go ahead, open uptell us what you were like as a little kid and how you plan to save the world.

7. We have a civilizing influence
Yes, you probably could survive in a bachelor pad adorned with nothing but a TV and a six-pack in the fridge. But once a woman enters the picture, prepare to see some improvements even if youre not living together yet. Due to our nest-feathering instincts, we strategically place pillows, search for thick, absorbent bath towels, and not only use sheets but change them regularly. Ahhhh!

8. We inspire you to shoot for gold
Think its an accident the Muses were all women? Somebodys got to encourage your rock opera, psyche you up before that job interview, and root for your basketball team. We do it because we recognize your potential and know you can achieve your goals. And we want to cheer you on.

9. We make worthy opponents
Yeah, yeah, were soft and sweet most of the time. But engage us in battle, and we will tear your #%$^@ing head off. So be thankful be very, very thankful that we like you right now.

10. If you want kids someday, were usually willing to have them
And the labor pains. And the stretch marks. And in between, the periods. Youre welcome.