--~~ Ask A Female Engineer Anything ~~--

[Dexman PE PMP]

The only nagging I've faced from my better half is along the lines of "Why isn't the backyard landscaping done". The answer is simple and always the same, "I'm an engineer and I spend my fatty money on hookers & blow."

 

[Krakosky]

^ 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.

I feel your pain.

 

[RIP - VTEnviro]

Where is PE-ness, his dating advice is solid gold.

As for spontaneous fun, here is my suggestion:

/>http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/sfo/147621141.html

 

[EM_PS]

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.

JR, I'm about to punch you in the face w/ some tuff love:

LAY OFF WORRYING BOUT THIS **** TILL THE INK IS DRY ON YOUR F'N DIVORCE!! :16:

 

[Master slacker]

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

FTW

Meh, the youngest I ever dated was 17 anyway.

 

[pbrme]

^ 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.

Amen brother

 

[MA_PE]

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

FTW

Meh, the youngest I ever dated was 17 anyway.

but it was last week!

 

[kevo_55]

Oh snap!

 

[Fudgey]

Ladies of EB - I am perplexed about something. How do you manage to use a mouse and not scratch up your nail polish?

 

[pbrme]

opcorn:

 

[RIP - VTEnviro]

Gross....who uses a mouse on a cord anymore.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

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

FTW

Meh, the youngest I ever dated was 17 anyway.

but it was last week!

I'm pretty sure he texted her yesterday with something like "noodz plz."

 

[roadwreck]

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

FTW

Meh, the youngest I ever dated was 17 anyway.

Wooderson?

 

[Master slacker]

Well, I do keep getting older...

 

[envirotex]

and I keep staying the same age.

 

[RIP - VTEnviro]

29 again?

 

[envirotex]

yes...

 

[David Wooderson]

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

FTW

Meh, the youngest I ever dated was 17 anyway.

That's what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older, they stay the same age.

 

[David Wooderson]

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

FTW

Meh, the youngest I ever dated was 17 anyway.

Wooderson?

Just L-I-V-I-N