07-09-2010, 06:18
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Location: NorCal
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"Never mind..."
My wife and I played out this scenario last night while preparing dinner together; fortunately, the dinner and wine were excellent (grilled rib-eyes, chilled black bean mango salad, and a Banfi Brunello di Montalcino) and peace had been restored by the time we finished eating. 
And so it goes...
Richard 
A man is a person who, if a woman says, "Never mind, I'll do it myself,"...lets her.
A woman is a person who, if she says to a man, "Never mind, I'll do it myself," and he lets her...gets mad.
A man is a person who, if a woman says to him, "Never mind, I'll do it myself," and he lets her and she gets mad says..."What are you mad about, NOW!?"
A woman is a person who, if she says to a man, "Never mind, I'll do it myself," and he lets her and she gets mad, and he says, "Now what are you mad about?" says..."If you don't know, I'm not going to tell you."
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07-09-2010, 07:16
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I could NEVER have (get away with) this conversation at my house.
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07-09-2010, 07:29
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My wife asks me to do something (housekeeping wise) then hovers over me and tells me how it should be done!
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07-09-2010, 08:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NORMAL550GIRL
And "nothing's wrong" means something is definitely wrong and you better sleep with one eye open.
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"Fine." is much more ominous...
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07-09-2010, 08:59
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It's all in the training.
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07-09-2010, 09:25
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Guerrilla Chief
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Sir Richard, that is sooo true!
Reminds me of the analogy that my BF gave:
Woman sitting at bar, playing eyesoccer with a handsome guy when suddenly she notices his eyes travel to her breasts
She sits a little more erect so they jut out more and smiles coyly as she looks away.
He continues to linger his gaze on her ample bossom as her eyes meet his again and then...
She is thinking...."oh he is still looking at my boobs. <pause>
hhmmm, i hope my boobs look good in this bra <pause>
oh boy, do my boobs look too big in this bra?
i hope he likes large breasts
oh no....what if he thinks they are TOO big
(meanwhile, handsome guy is still longingly looking at her breasts)
He probably thinks I look too fat cuz of my large boobs
I wish I had just stayed home tonite!!!! <panic and anger setting in and self loathing follows>
Meanwhile, he is just thinking about how that bra is going to look on the floor next to his bed! 
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A tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny ~ Aesops Fables; The Lamb and the Wolf
Am fear nach gleidh na h-airm san t-sith, cha bhi iad aige 'n am a' chogaidh
"He that keeps not his arms in time of peace will have none in time of war" Old Gaelic
Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them. Thomas Paine
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07-09-2010, 09:36
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this is a daily occurrence in my household.
so far I'm 2 for 3
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07-09-2010, 09:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NORMAL550GIRL
wise husbands learn quickly that "never mind I'll do it myself" should be responded to by "no no, I'll do it right now." And "nothing's wrong" means something is definitely wrong and you better sleep with one eye open. |
In our house, when she says "nothing is wrong" it really means I should make every effort short of water-boarding her to find out if something is wrong. When I say "nothing is wrong" in most cases it means NOTHING IS WRONG and in a few cases it means I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT. Oh the joys of interpersonal communication  .
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07-09-2010, 10:00
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I'll bring it up tonight over Chili and an Aussie Shiraz.
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07-09-2010, 10:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NORMAL550GIRL
Is that even possible?
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Yes.
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""A man must know his destiny. if he does not recognize it, then he is lost. By this I mean, once, twice, or at the very most, three times, fate will reach out and tap a man on the shoulder. if he has the imagination, he will turn around and fate will point out to him what fork in the road he should take, if he has the guts, he will take it.""- GEN George S. Patton
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07-09-2010, 11:00
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Guerrilla Chief
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NORMAL550GIRL
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Is that even possible?
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Thats what I say! LOL But apparantly there are women out there that get into that thinking...
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A tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny ~ Aesops Fables; The Lamb and the Wolf
Am fear nach gleidh na h-airm san t-sith, cha bhi iad aige 'n am a' chogaidh
"He that keeps not his arms in time of peace will have none in time of war" Old Gaelic
Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them. Thomas Paine
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07-09-2010, 11:13
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My wife makes me laugh when she tells me her boobs now are enormos,and they are..........  She said how much she wishes that she had them as a teenager.......
Big Teddy
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07-09-2010, 11:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NORMAL550GIRL
... We all need a "male-to-female" dictionary and vice versa.
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ROTFLMAO
The person who creates this, mind, I'm talking an extremely accurate one, will rule the world!
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07-09-2010, 12:26
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dozer523
I could NEVER have (get away with) this conversation at my house.
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For the sake of social science, try it, just once.
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07-09-2010, 13:59
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Area Commander
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Gents....take heart. Here is a list (albeit very small list) of what women really mean.
Quote:
The Men's Guide to what the Woman really mean
You want = You want
We need = I want (unless followed by the sentance below)
We need to talk = I need to complain
It's your decision = The correct decision should be obvious by now.
Do what you want = You'll pay for this later.
Sure... go ahead = I don't want you to.
I'm not upset = Of course I'm upset, you moron!
You're ... so manly = You need a shave and you sweat a lot.
You're certainly attentive tonight. = Is sex all you ever think about?
I'm not emotional! And I'm not overreacting! = I'm on my period.
Be romantic, turn out the lights. = I'm Embarassed
This kitchen is so inconvenient = I want a new house.
I want new curtains = and carpeting, and furniture, and wallpaper...
I need wedding shoes = the other 40 pairs are the wrong shade of white.
Hang the picture there = NO, I mean hang it there!
I heard a noise = I noticed you were almost asleep.
Do you love me? = I'm going to ask for something expensive.
How much do you love me? = I did something today you're really not
going to like.
I'll be ready in a minute. = Kick off your shoes and find a good game on TV.
Am I a little fat? = Tell me I'm beautiful.
You have to learn to communicate. = Just agree with me.
Yes = No | No = No | Maybe = No
I'm sorry. = You'll be sorry.
Do you like this recipe? = It's easy to fix, so you'd better get used to it
Was that the baby? = Why don't you get out of bed and walk him until
he goes to sleep.
I'm not yelling! = Yes I am yelling because I think this is important.
All we're going to buy is a soap dish = It goes without saying that
we're stopping at the cosmetics department, the shoe department, I
need to look at a few new pocket books,and those pink sheets would
look great in the bedroom and did you bring your checkbook?
Are you listening to me!? = [Too late, you're dead.]
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Hey....it's a start.
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