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Dear ladies of EB,
I have been thinking about how to keep things in a relationship from becoming routine. It is too easy to get caught up in day-to-day activities that keep you away from being, shall we say, a bit more spontaneous.
I am really not big into giving flowers and gifts seem to be more catered towards celebrating special milestones.
What I would like to do is simply be more spontaneous and just go somewhere. However, I get stuck in the planning part of this - any thoughts about how to keep the "surprise" factor in tact while working out schedules?
-Really Trying my Hand at This Romance Stuff
I have been thinking about how to keep things in a relationship from becoming routine. It is too easy to get caught up in day-to-day activities that keep you away from being, shall we say, a bit more spontaneous.
I am really not big into giving flowers and gifts seem to be more catered towards celebrating special milestones.
What I would like to do is simply be more spontaneous and just go somewhere. However, I get stuck in the planning part of this - any thoughts about how to keep the "surprise" factor in tact while working out schedules?
-Really Trying my Hand at This Romance Stuff
Here is a question?
My wife don't want me to drink. Not that i am an alcoholic, or drink a beer a day. I drink maybe a beer once in six months , on some social event or something. She cares for my health, but i don't think this might be a health hazard.
Any thoughts?
My wife don't want me to drink. Not that i am an alcoholic, or drink a beer a day. I drink maybe a beer once in six months , on some social event or something. She cares for my health, but i don't think this might be a health hazard.
Any thoughts?
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EM_PS
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Not that I'm a female engineer....or even an engineer - Tell her that 1-2 adult beverages a day is healthier than zero. Also, beer is as good for you as red wine - again, in the moderate 1-2 beverages a day. Builds up the Killer T cells or something
Capt Worley PE
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Seriously! I drink a beer or glass of wine (that's not :ghey: is it?) every day, usually with dinner. One drink every six months is not a problem at all. Your wife is nuts. :screwloose:
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Rockettt
I..am..McLOVIN
Yea a beer or two at night is fine in my eyes though to all its a problem. Some say its too much and some say not enough! :respect:
I'm not a lady of EB but. . .
You don't have to go whole-hog with a big trip. In fact I've been told this kind of surprise may not be welcome. In my experience something small and simple can go a long way. Like flowers. Or mail her a card. Really, it sounds cheesy but but they eat this stuff up. If you really want to go for a surprise, cook her dinner or plan a quick day trip to a nearby place for a few hours--something with a romantic opportunity like watching a sunset or walking on the beach.
Krakosky
Tank Ass
Buy her a kitten. Irresistible.
Do not buy anything for someone that will require years of attention. My wife's mother got into the habit of buying pets as gifts...
...we acquired a rat one year for Christmas, the following year we got a cat, we were afraid a dog was next (and who knows where it would go from there) so we had to tell her to stop.
We try to be spontaneous yet organized by making a reservation at a restaurant we've never been to in a busy area like downtown or a shopping center, then walk around after dinner to find something to do. Sometimes we'll catch a movie, try an interesting dessert shop, check out a comedy club, etc. It keeps the fun factor intact while still having a set destination.
Does your wife worry a lot in general? If she does, I would try to ignore the nagging. You can also mention that studies suggest there are health benefits to drinking in moderation, such as protecting against bone density loss.
Rockettt
I..am..McLOVIN
NOOOOOO live animals unless discussed! haha that mistake will haunt you from 8-18 years depending on what it is hahaha. but yes kittens are irresistable....but maintenance is required! shots food litter....then vet bills and so on and so on.
my 2 pennies. I like low maintenance gifts.
my 2 pennies. I like low maintenance gifts.
^ I'm going to be a wet blanket here and point out that this is very much a cultural thing. My mom finds reasons to nag my dad (and me) for pretty much anything beyond drinking water and staring at the wall.
Thank God my heritage doesn't frown upon drinking. In fact if you aren't drinking people think something is wrong with you.
