Contrary to popular belief, men really like doing things for the ladies in our lives. Perhaps its the whole damsel in fishnet in distress thing or maybe being needed makes us feel strong like bull. Me no know. But half of the battle is not just that knowledge (no GI Joe), it's knowing WHEN to ask us to do things for you. And ladies, you're in luck, the good ole Girls' BFF is here to spread the love and give away trade secrets. OMG!
1. Either during or after the horizontal polka
Most men will agree to marry you if you're putting it on him right (and then will pretend he never heard you afterwards). Some will change religions. Do you see where I'm going here? Men will make monumental life-altering decisions because of some good lovin'. So clearly, there's NO better time than during or after the lovin' to ask your man to go wash your car and while he's at it, the cars of your mother and her entire Kiwanis Club social group.
2. Right after our team has scored/after a team we HATE has lost
I hate the New England Patriots and love the Indianapolis Colts. With the passion of 2 Mel Gibsons. Had my woman asked me to build her a mini-mansion with my bare hands and two paperclips after the Indianapolis Colts won last Sunday night, I'd have been outside right now trying to get more out of those paper clips than Staples could ever advertise. But she didn't. So I'm in the clear.
3. After we get a promotion
If a man gets a promotion, and thereby an ego boost, usually we'll go out of our way to just do stuff because we're happy. You want me to cut the grass with my toe nail clippers? Sure, nothing will bring me down from this high I'm on. Of course, I'll hate you tomorrow, but today? You're golden.
4. Right after you've done something really nice for us
It's called manipulation. If I've been aching for the Best of Afroman 1-CD Box set and you manage to find it for me, I'll do just about anything for you. Of course, you know this which is why you'll ask me to do just about anything to include: painting your toenails, painting the garage, building a garage, building a building with 2 garages, getting a pedicure, etc. We always pay for you doing something nice for us.
5. When we're not paying attention because we're engulfed in a video game
Somehow, a lot of us menfolks tend to tune women out when we're doing other things, likebreathing playing video games. However, that doesn't stop you all from both recognizing this AND making demands that only you'll remember while we're doing such other things. Somehow, I'll be forced to do whatever it is you asked because I can't remember saying I wouldn't do it, so I have to give you the benefit of the doubt that I did agree to fight the liger in the backyard for two pence and a bottle of rum. Yo ho ho.
Did I miss any? Fellas??
Most men will agree to marry you if you're putting it on him right (and then will pretend he never heard you afterwards). Some will change religions. Do you see where I'm going here? Men will make monumental life-altering decisions because of some good lovin'. So clearly, there's NO better time than during or after the lovin' to ask your man to go wash your car and while he's at it, the cars of your mother and her entire Kiwanis Club social group.
2. Right after our team has scored/after a team we HATE has lost
I hate the New England Patriots and love the Indianapolis Colts. With the passion of 2 Mel Gibsons. Had my woman asked me to build her a mini-mansion with my bare hands and two paperclips after the Indianapolis Colts won last Sunday night, I'd have been outside right now trying to get more out of those paper clips than Staples could ever advertise. But she didn't. So I'm in the clear.
3. After we get a promotion
If a man gets a promotion, and thereby an ego boost, usually we'll go out of our way to just do stuff because we're happy. You want me to cut the grass with my toe nail clippers? Sure, nothing will bring me down from this high I'm on. Of course, I'll hate you tomorrow, but today? You're golden.
4. Right after you've done something really nice for us
It's called manipulation. If I've been aching for the Best of Afroman 1-CD Box set and you manage to find it for me, I'll do just about anything for you. Of course, you know this which is why you'll ask me to do just about anything to include: painting your toenails, painting the garage, building a garage, building a building with 2 garages, getting a pedicure, etc. We always pay for you doing something nice for us.
5. When we're not paying attention because we're engulfed in a video game
Somehow, a lot of us menfolks tend to tune women out when we're doing other things, like
Did I miss any? Fellas??
Here's a question that I shall forward onto my sister.
She recently had her second child, and the first one is almost three and a huge handful. It's a lot of work, and she does not have the time she used to have to keep a nice house, or make homemade meals. That being said she does alright...
But when she asks her husband to do something (like clean the bathroom, or pick up dinner from somewhere), it takes A LOT to make him do it. So much so that they end up bickering constantly. He does work all day in construction, so I can see where he'd be tired, and I do see how sometimes it can be unfair to have to ask him to do something like that when she is home all day... but I've spent days with her, and it's ridiculous how long it takes for some things to get done when you have to bring along a toddler and a baby wherever you go.
So, how do you get some help from your husband without having to bicker constantly? It's been working out thus far because my Dad stayed in a hotel for two weeks and took the toddler off her hands, but it worries me that she can't get the help that she needs. Maybe this question is better for married ladies who might have gone through this, but I put it out there anyways.
Chances are better at all times when you're pretty and he's not. I mean...
I'd say that a well placed compliment, even (especially?) obviously overdone, can work wonder. At least on small thing. I do not warranty it will be enough for the liger fight...
Something like: "Oh my, I need some tall, strong, man to lift my suitcase and bring it to my appartment on the third floor. And yes, the lift is out of order." Plus I'm rather strong by woman standards, so if I assume they can do something I can't, I'm practically calling them superheroes :D
For bigger stuff, I guess you can play on the knight in shiny armor syndrome. "Fine! I'll do it myself then." implying that you cannot count on him for this. It will bruise his ego and he will do wathever you ask him next just to show you he is your man and he can take care of you, dammit!
Both are a tad manipulative, but so are the ones in Panama's article, so I guess that will not slow you, right? ;)
(btw, never though of n°2. Clever one!)
I must say that I've tried most of these techniques before this post, and I must say -- yes, they work fabulously! TY for sharing :)
I really don't believe in trying to 'trick' my guy into doing something for me. Generally a fair and equitable favor trade gets the job done without the possibility of resentment. (i.e. "Honey, can you pick up some milk and eggs on the way home from work? If you get some chocolate chips too, I'll make those cookies I know you like.")
Making them good food and then bringing it to them with a drink will do wonders. Gets me a ride to work everytime!
And good head. Always work the penis ladies.
COLTS the best ever!!! =]