25 Things A Man Should Never Say To A Woman
Posted by: Wendy Atterberry
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1:30PM, Friday December 5th 2008
While we may be in disagreement over whether a woman should wait for a man to say “I love you” first, I think we can all agree that no woman ever wants to hear her many say any of these things:
1. Another woman’s name during sex
2. “You sound just like your mother.”
3. “You sound just like my ex-girlfriend.”
4. “Not tonight, honey. I have a headache.”
5. “Actually, I’m married.”
6. “Do you want to come back to my place and listen to my ABBA collection?”
7. “What did you do to your hair?”
8. “It must be that time of the month.”
9. “I don’t care, whatever you want. It doesn’t matter to me.”
10. “Wow, she’s got a great rack.”
11. “You could have surgery for that.”
12. “Well, he’s cute.”
13. “Don’t worry, I’ve got it under control.”
14. “But your sister did it for me.”
15. “Okay, but only if you shower first.”
16. “I didn’t plan it, it just happened.”
17. “Do you want to go to my high school reunion with me?”
18. “You kill it, I’m afraid of mice!”
19. “Will you do it if I trim them?”
20. “I’m sorry, I’ll try to hold out longer next time.”
21. “Can you feel it?”
22. Well, you seemed to be enjoying it.”
23. “I think you’ve had enough to eat.”
24. “Do you want to see it dance?”
25. “Maybe you should try kegels.”
Don’t worry, in the interest of equality, we’ll post a list next week of the top 25 things a woman should never say to a man.
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Simosa
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 01:35 pm: [report]
26. “But I thought you were on the pill!”
27. “Let me slip it in just for a second and then I’ll pull it out.”
Arty
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 01:54 pm: [report]
NUMBER NINE! Why do men hate making decisions so much?
Susannah Breslin
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 02:06 pm: [report]
These are a scream! Well played, Wendy. Well played.
EastCoastMale
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 02:22 pm: [report]
Ooo goodness, I know these are in jest for the most part (hpefully), thats the only way I keep my blood from completely boiling upon reading this. Some of them are cute but others I definitely take issue with lol.
@Simosa, thats a funny number 27 I have to admit, I can imagine some guy has said that at some point lol.
@miss, I think that may just be some men. I wont turn this into a personal referrendum but I know I personally dont mind making them and find it very..sexy honestly..if I am encouraged to do so.
Simcha
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 03:19 pm: [report]
HA! Oh man, Wendy, #17 just happened to me. It was awful, I did NOT fit in. I wish I read this a couple weeks ago, before I agreed to go to his craptastic reunion.
Michael
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 03:29 pm: [report]
@Simcha that one threw me off, is it just the comfort factor?
Simcha
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 03:59 pm: [report]
@ Michael
I LOVE to party, but this was like the biggest yuppie stare-down I’ve ever been to. It was in this loud lounge and it was hard to talk. I was all dolled up in a totally 80’s red and black dress and everyone else was in jeans, sigh. Plus the drink line was like out the door so the wait was like a half and hour. Maybe a couple martinis would have helped….Although I was there with my gay bf who was just looking for love in the wrong place. Maybe, just maybe I would have a good time with someone who would reward me with a thank you for coming lay.
Michael
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 04:08 pm: [report]
@Simcha - gotcha but your experience seems to be the perfect storm, why would reunions be put on this list in general?
Wendy Atterberry
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 04:17 pm: [report]
Because, is there ANYTHING more awkward and boring that attending someone else’s high school reunion? God, the thought of going to my own is bad enough.
Amelia
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 04:23 pm: [report]
I refused to go to my own, so when the ex asked if I wanted to go to his with him, I was like, “Ummm, are you crazy? NO THANK YOU.” Why would I want to relive lame, douchey high school memories with lame douches I DON’T EVEN KNOW?!
Annika Harris
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 04:40 pm: [report]
@Wendy In regards to your “I Love You” post: 28. I’m in strong like.
29. I’m a God-fearing man.
Why would anyone fear God? I fear Karma more.
Annika Harris
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 04:41 pm: [report]
But I guess if I hadn’t said the L-word first, then I wouldn’t have gotten #28.
diabadass
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 05:49 pm: [report]
Sadly enough, from personal experience I propose adding: “Are you wearing perfume tonight? You smell like my mom.” - said with a smile
Simosa
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 06:10 pm: [report]
Here’s another good one!
#29. You’re crazy. (Men do this as a controlling manipulative maneuver. I was out with two guys the other night and one told a story of his telling his girlfriend she was crazy when she was acting emotion and she went ballistic on him. I warned them both that if they want to avoid seeing CRAZY in action - NEVER call a woman CRAZY.
Amelia
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 06:19 pm: [report]
@Simosa Exactly. EXACTLY.
caroline
wrote on December 5 2008 @ 11:42 pm: [report]
Amen.
Ditto for mentioning weight loss, weight gain, or the unnecessary comparison of body parts to planets. (I speak from recent experience)
EastCoastMale
wrote on December 6 2008 @ 12:18 am: [report]
Simosa,
Speaking from the male perscpective, maybe some men do it to be controlling but I know I have said it before and it was just to inform the person they were overreacting. Personally, I am not scared if the woman happens to flip out even more when she hears it even if she IS acting crazy. I know some may not like to hear it but if a person truly is losing it then I am going to say it, whether they liek to hear it or not. Not that I use the word willy nilly or to be hurtful but if there are no grounds for her argument and she is totally just going bonkers, “Your acting crazy” works for me.
shannac02
wrote on December 6 2008 @ 04:22 pm: [report]
I LOVE THESE!!!! They are HI-larious!!!!!!!!!! So great!!! and I’ve heard some of them… Sad. LOL
EastCoastMale
wrote on December 6 2008 @ 05:53 pm: [report]
shanna
I definitely am starting to get a good idea to the type of mid west guys that you have to put up with lol. Like you said, not all of them are bad but guys who would say some of the things on the list have to be asking for it. =)
Curious1
wrote on December 6 2008 @ 11:31 pm: [report]
LOL, pretty funny list… BUTTTT.. I could see a reason for saying one or two of these things, lol.
Throne of Cynicism
wrote on December 7 2008 @ 02:15 am: [report]
@missinformation:
probably for the same reasons women do!
honestly, this is the only one that bothers me. (despite being just one of a few that are ok for women to say).
Why do women expect men to make 100% of the decisions? And even if they don’t like the decision, fundamentally refuse to make any further decisions?
Then, if the man can see she doesn’t like the decision and asks if she wants to do something else and asks “you want to do something else?” he gets: “NO. IT’S FINE.”
EastCoastMale
wrote on December 7 2008 @ 11:54 am: [report]
ToC
I think you have hit on a big one that probably causes a lot of friction between couples in many relationship situations. I have discussed this fact with men and women alike but it always breaks down into sides towards the end. Its like wanting to have someone else make decisions to show confidence and a decisive role but if they start making too many or start making decisions in the wrong arena like whether or not to have a double date or attend some function she wants to go to then its “what the hell are you doing?”. My personal favorite which can apply to either sex is picking a place to eat….where would you like to go?...I dont care you pick….how about here, here or here….eww no pick somewhere else lol. At that point men need some input.
MsZoo
wrote on December 7 2008 @ 07:48 pm: [report]
#194. “My ex-wife used to get mistaken for my daughter all the time. She’s about your size, but much thinner.”
juliePS
wrote on December 8 2008 @ 09:09 am: [report]
2. part b: “you sound like MY mother.” That one may have been even worse, but that’s mostly because his mother was deranged. ;p
EastCoastMale
wrote on December 8 2008 @ 09:11 am: [report]
MsZoo
Any man that would openly say that needs to have his head examined.
shannac02
wrote on December 8 2008 @ 10:39 am: [report]
Although I thought I’d never say this: chivalry is definitely dead in the Midwest. Don’t get me wrong, it is a great place to grow up and live, but if anyone thinks that men in the midwest are still the knights in shining armor with a twang, they are sadly mistaken. I have many great guy friends who care for me deeply, but, I’m sure, the moment we were to go on a date, I would be sorely disappointed in the lack of Knighthood-ness!
EastCoastMale
wrote on December 8 2008 @ 11:17 am: [report]
Shanna,
I believe it is the same on the east coast as well, in part I believe because there are so many societal and relationship pressures that men now just try and offer a stable, mutual and caring relationship environment instead of trying to be the fairy tale knight. I say this however expecting that the scenario I just decribed is considered normal and often encountered, if that however is considered being a knight, caring and working with someone, then there is a bit more lacking than I thought.
shannac02
wrote on December 8 2008 @ 11:37 am: [report]
A stable, loving, caring, etc, relationship would be the Knight in shining armor scenario! lol Maybe I’m just barking up the wrong tree(s), but this idea seems to be lost on a lot of men… Mostly, I think women would be amazingly wow-ed by a man that was thoughtful, loving and caring. I know people have bad days, etc, but I don’t think mutual consideration and thoughtfulness should be overlooked. Now, if there were roses involved! HOLY CRAP! Someone put a ring on his finger!
EastCoastMale
wrote on December 8 2008 @ 11:43 am: [report]
hehe well in that case shanna then there should definitely be more men showing that kind of compassion. I enjoy trying tp fulfill all the aspects you listed, I was just thinking in a more expanded role like paying for everything, taking out all the trash and other sometimes expected duties. Accomplishing all those in addition to the aspects we listed would be a bit much but the caring and thoughtful part is right up my alley. =)
shannac02
wrote on December 8 2008 @ 11:49 am: [report]
Well, I’m a pretty independant chick and I can pay for everything (which is prob why I get the deadbeats) and take out my own trash! LOL The guys that are caring, seem to be whizzing right over my head!
EastCoastMale
wrote on December 8 2008 @ 12:18 pm: [report]
well I definitely feel for you hun. Sounds like your expectations are reasonable and there just arent enough of the type around.
jojo
wrote on December 8 2008 @ 06:11 pm: [report]
BRAVO WENDY!! Love this stuff!
What about #30. Did you get there? (Hunny, if you have to ask…)
Hah!
EastCoastMale
wrote on December 8 2008 @ 06:37 pm: [report]
ooo ouch, I can definitely see that being a problem jf1. Pretty much any saying relating to penetration or orgasm is venturing into faux pas territory. Like you said, if you have to ask its not worth asking.
VickyGeez
wrote on December 9 2008 @ 09:17 am: [report]
Yes jf, I love the guy I’m with dearly and I told him I’ve not had an orgasm with him or anyone I’ve been with ever except 1 guy(I do not lie when asked questions). We’ve tryed me instructing him on what to do and judging from his efforts, it seems I wont ever have one again and I’m COMPLEATLY fine with it, but, he still feels te need to ask me. Just because I didn’t have an orgasm does NOT mean I didn’t truely enjoy the sex, he doesn’t seem to realise that no matter how much I tell him. I don’t know what else to say to the poor guy. But that question really does kill it.
-VickyGeez
VickyGeez
wrote on December 9 2008 @ 09:24 am: [report]
shanna, I went on a year of nothing but me paying for losers on dates I went on. It is true, none of them were worth it. I never try to judge anyone but the truth is they just used me cause they thought I had money. the few who did pay for me were the half decent of the bunches. I’d have to say from experiance someone who doesnt pay, or “will get it back to you next time, I promise.” is not worth your time, please trust me.
-VickyGeez
shannac02
wrote on December 9 2008 @ 09:27 am: [report]
Vicky,
I totally agree, I have learned my lesson! No more lost puppies for me! People who take advantage of others are not “okay” with me…
EastCoastMale
wrote on December 9 2008 @ 11:42 am: [report]
Yea and I think its not even if the guy doesnt always pay for both but at a minimum himself, always pay for his own and depending on the situation paying for the both of you. =). I would definitely say those who say, I just happen to not have money are usually full of it.
jadeycakes
wrote on December 10 2008 @ 01:42 pm: [report]
haha @ Simosa, 27 is great.
EastCoastMale
wrote on December 10 2008 @ 01:50 pm: [report]
wow, I went back to read #27 and any guy who says that is really pushing their luck. If its come down to saying that, you are refusing to accept what she already told you. =)
suzybabies
wrote on December 10 2008 @ 02:01 pm: [report]
28. #&@$% i think it broke
29. awwww look at that baby!!!
30. my dog took a #&@$% in your hallway
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EastCoastMale
wrote on December 10 2008 @ 02:04 pm: [report]
oooo 28 is definitely a rough one. I wont launch into my own experiences with condoms ( not regarding breaking lol) but I dunno how they would sound to others lol
Little Lamb
wrote on December 10 2008 @ 09:34 pm: [report]
I showed my boyfriend the list on Friday night, and I heard a slightly different version of #4 (I have a headache) on Saturday morning…he did have a pretty nasty hangover, but that is a lame excuse.
He also makes me kill spiders for him.
Hmm…