Because I'm A Man >>>> >>>> Because I'm a man, when I lock my keys in the car, I will fiddle with >>>> a coat hanger long after hypothermia has set in. Calling AAA is not an >>>> option. I will win. >>>> _________________________________ >>>> >>>> Because I'm a man, when the car isn't running very well, I will pop >>>> the hood and stare at the engine as if I know what I'm looking at. If >>>> another man shows up, one of us will say to the other, "I used to be >>>> able to fix these things, but now with all these computers and >>>> everything, I wouldn't know where to start." We will then drink a >>>> couple of beers and break wind, as a form of holy communion.
; _________________________________ >>>> >>>> Because I'm a man, when I catch a cold, I need someone to bring me >>>> soup and take care of me while I lie in bed and moan. You're a woman. >>>> You never get as sick as I do, so for you, this is no problem. >>>> _________________________________ >>>> >>>> Because I'm a man, I can be relied upon to purchase basic groceries at >>>> the store, like milk or bread. I cannot be expected to find exotic >>>> items like "cumin" or "tofu." For all I know, these are the same thing. >>>> _________________________________ >>>> >>>> Because I'm a man, when one of our appliances stops working, I will >>>> insist on taking it apart, despite evidence that this will just cost >>>> me twice as much once the repair person gets here and has to put it >>>> back together. >>>> _________________________________ >>>> >>>> Because I'm a man, I must hold the television remote control in my hand >>>> while I watch TV. If the thing has been misplaced, I may miss a whole >>>> show looking for it, though one time I was able to survive by holding a >>>> calculator in stead >>>> (applies to engineers only) >>>> _________________________________ >>>> >>>> Because I'm a man, there is no need to ask me what I'm thinking about. >>>> The true answer is always either sex, cars, sex, sports or sex. I >>>> have to make up something else when you ask, so just don't ask. >>>> _________________________________ >>>> >>>> Because I'm a man, you don't have to ask me if I liked the movie. >>&g t;> Chances are, if you're crying at the end of it, I didn't... and if you >>>> are feeling amorous afterwards . . then I will certainly at least >>>> remember the name and recommend it to others. >>>> _________________________________ >>>> >>>> Because I'm a man, I think what you're wearing is fine. I thought what >>>> you were wearing five minutes ago was fine, too. Either pair of shoes >>>> is fine. With the belt or without it, looks fine. It does not make >>>> youre a** look too big. It was the pasta and potatoes and margaritas >>>> that did that. Your hair is fine. You look fine. Can we just go now? >>>> _________________________________ >>>> >>>> Because I'm a man, and this is, after all, the year 2008, I will share >>>> equally in the housework. You just do the laundry, the cooking, the >>>> cleaning, the vacuuming, and the dishes, and I'll do the rest. Like >>>> wandering around in the garden with a beer, wondering what to do. >>>> _________________________________ >>>> >>>> This has been a public service message for women to better understand >>>> men. >>>>
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Stop trying to be what you see. Be what you ought to be.
Because I'm a man, when I catch a cold, I need someone to bring me >>>> soup and take care of me while I lie in bed and moan. You're a woman. >>>> You never get as sick as I do, so for you, this is no problem.
No I do but you just think that I am whining
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"Am I speaking in a language you're not getting here?"
Because I'm a man, I think what you're wearing is fine. I thought what >>>> you were wearing five minutes ago was fine, too. Either pair of shoes >>>> is fine. With the belt or without it, looks fine. It does not make >>>> youre a** look too big. It was the pasta and potatoes and margaritas >>>> that did that. Your hair is fine. You look fine. Can we just go now?
The guy who sits next to me got sorta busted in this one. I guess his wife threw him a curve ball... instead of asking how she looked in her new outfit, she asked if the new outfit made her look fat. (She was a big lady). Without missing a beat, he replied...
WAIT FOR IT
"No, your fat makes you look fat!"
They were divorced within 10 months.
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That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
One of the benefits of having your wife belong to the same forum as you is she reads the same things I do. So the other day when she asked me if she looked alright in her new shirt I told her no not really. And I didn't get slapped! Cause she knew I was being a smart alec from reading the forum!
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Sometimes, when i'm lonely... i crawl into a laundry basket and tickle my ears. But, Some times I don't...
Not kidding at all. He came skulking into the office the next day asking for advice. I said, 'Dude... you screwed up BAD. Take whatever beatdown you get like a man. Buy her some roses, rub her feet, ply her with jewelry... whatever it is that she is into. Most importantly, NEVER MAKE MENTION OF HER FAT EVER AGAIN!"
She went out and found a boyfriend not too long after that event. Married that guy a month after the divorce was final. Dude still doesn't understand why he has issues with keeping a girlfriend. What can you do?
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That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
Those issues are partly to blame. Depending on what part of the company one works in, there can be some really abusive hours. Years back when Pambo and I used to be the lead techs for the domestic network, it was pretty normal for us to get to work around 7 or 7:30AM and to leave for the day around 10 or 11PM. For about 5 or 6 years, I worked mostly 7 days a week. It never seemed overwhelming because we were always busy and having tons of fun. We were somewhat of the extreme, but there were lots of folks working tons of hours.
The rest of the problem seems to be that the most popular activity around our company seems to be marital infidelity. Seems like just about everybody has an "umm friend" and in many cases, it is popular knowledge.
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That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
I have never cheated on anyone. I have been cheated on and I have to say it sucks.
Before I would step outside the boundary of a relationship/marriage...I would tell the person I have met someone else. Its only fair to them and its the only way to give that new person my best.
A betrayal of trust that close to the bone can be devastating.
You are a good man, Dylan. Were it that everyone thought that way.
When I was young and dumb, I was "the other woman". It was a very bad decision that I paid for many times over the years. Being the offended spouse definitely sucked, but in the long run Kev did me a favor by taking up with Squatch... and as I told him, "You f-ers deserve each other. I can do better that you." I was right. Being alone is a vast improvement.
The sad fact is most people don't think past the moment. Even if they did, few are adult enough to accept the consequences of their own actions.
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That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
I have made my share of mistakes...different ones mind you, but being human means messing up. Sometimes on a grand scale. Been there done that. I dont want it to seem like I judge anyone, because that isnt my place. I have to work on me and that is a full time job.
I do know that people grow thank God. Because if I made the same mistakes in my 40's I did as a young un'...I might be under qualified for a village idiot post.
I know that's right, brother!! You couldn't pay me to relive my 20's. The 30's have been much kinder to me. Now that I'm on the sidewalk to the doorstep of 40, I can only see things improving.
Everybody makes mistakes. The hope is that one can acknowledge one's own mistakes, learn from them, and never repeat them. That's my goal. And lucky me... I have Pambo to smack me around when I screw up.
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That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
Absolutely! I can't take credit for the writing the following, but it is the best explanation of real friendship I have ever seen:
Tired of all those sissy, mushy "friendship" poems that always sound good but never actually come close to reality? Here's a series of promises that really speaks to true friendship!
1. When you are sad . . . I'll get you drunk (or gorge on chocolate) & help you plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad.
2. When you are blue . . . I'll try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
3. When you smile . . . I'll know you finally got laid.
4. When you are scared . . . I will rag you about it every chance I get.
5. When you are worried . . . I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be and to quit whining.
6. When you are confused . . . I will use little words to explain.
7. When you are sick . . . stay away from me until you're well again. I don't want whatever you have.
8. When you fall . . . I will point and laugh at your clumsy @$$.
This is my oath . . . I pledge till the end. ...why? Because you're my true friend :)
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Mema, that reminds me of the Jeff Foxworthy joke (I'm paraphrasing here):
Some people say, "he's such a good friend, he'd bail you out of jail at 4 in the morning!" That's not a good friend. Your best friend would be in the jail cell with you saying, "She didn't look like a hooker, did she?"
Or I've also heard it with, "She didn't look 17, did she?"