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[Dexman PE PMP]

 

[Guest]

On a side note: In my opinion the guys were cuter in TX than I've seen thus far in MI. There also appeared to be a larger community of young people. (DFW area)

That is generally known to be true in the younger, upwardly mobile community.

Half +7 is quoted on xkcd.com. Your argument is irrevelevant.

FTW

 

[Guest]

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

 

[ajosh]

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?

 

[frazil]

I'm at a meeting all day today and tomorrow and I'm the only female in a room full of crusty old men. Well to be fair, most of them aren't that old.

 

[engineergurl]

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?

you poor poor man... maybe get a new wife? (j/k)

 

[EM_PS]

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?

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]

 

[MA_PE]

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 thought is that you should have a beer and take some grammar lessons.

 

[roadwreck]

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?

you poor poor man... maybe get a new wife? (j/k)

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:

 

[Rockettt]

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:

 

[mudpuppy]

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'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]

Buy her a kitten. Irresistible.

 

[roadwreck]

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.

 

[MA_PE]

Buy her a kitten. Irresistible.

quid pro quo.

I like the way you think.

 

[YMZ PE]

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.

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?

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]

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.

 

[willsee]

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?

...

Seriously?

 

[YMZ PE]

^ 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.

 

[roadwreck]

^ I'm going to be a wet blanket here and point out that this is very much a cultural thing.

Thank God my heritage doesn't frown upon drinking. In fact if you aren't drinking people think something is wrong with you.