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Lisa · 5 January 2008, 08:31 AM

Elaine's "Girls Coffeeshop" thread has taken off like a shot, and it's given me an idea. What do you guys/gals think of starting an "ask the women" thread? Pat boldly asked us what we thought about current jeans styles, and we gave our opinions. Anyone want to be the first here to ask a question? Ladies, want to pitch in with your expertise?

Rockrolex · 5 January 2008, 08:34 AM

Lisa, if this thread becomes anything like the Coffee Shop thread, it will be a great addition to the forum. I haven't posted in the Coffee Shop, but I do go there often just to savor the coffee.

Lisa · 5 January 2008, 08:39 AM

I have another idea, but am not sure what the other women here would think.... how about an "ask the guys" thread as well? Would someone like to start one?

Lisa · 5 January 2008, 08:40 AM

Of course, perhaps we don't need separate threads for questions for the guys or the gals. After all, the coffeeshop is a fine place for that.

Rockrolex · 5 January 2008, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

I have another idea, but am not sure what the other women here would think.... how about an "ask the guys" thread as well? Would someone like to start one?

Somehow, that thread would have to be made off-limits to certain sheep loving members. You never know what kind of answers you would get.

Lisa · 5 January 2008, 08:46 AM

Yes, I already have a sneaking suspicion we might not get many straight answers!

Goodwatch · 5 January 2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Elaine's "Girls Coffeeshop" thread has taken off like a shot, and it's given me an idea. What do you guys/gals think of starting an "ask the women" thread? Pat boldly asked us what we thought about current jeans styles, and we gave our opinions. Anyone want to be the first here to ask a question? Ladies, want to pitch in with your expertise?

Top notch! Refreshing. I'll ask the first question. Why do you always answer 'nothing' if we men ask 'what's the matter'? With a face that says 'jump off a bridge'

Rockrolex · 5 January 2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Top notch! Refreshing. I'll ask the first question. Why do you always answer 'nothing' if we men ask 'what's the matter'? With a face that says 'jump off a bridge'

Why do I think this thread is not getting off to a good start.

Goodwatch · 5 January 2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Why do I think this thread is not getting off to a good start.

What? What? I'm the first one to answer. With a brain that is

Is all going well my friend?

Rockrolex · 5 January 2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

What? What? I'm the first one to answer. With a brain that is

Is all going well my friend?

Things are great. Did you get my PM about London?

Lisa · 5 January 2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Top notch! Refreshing. I'll ask the first question. Why do you always answer 'nothing' if we men ask 'what's the matter'? With a face that says 'jump off a bridge'

I'd say because we think you should already know. And, I think the correct response from a woman should be to say exactly what is wrong. It's useless to think a man should know what he did to upset us - no matter how obvious we think it should be to him.

However, there has been a time or two I just could not believe my husband didn't realize he had upset me and I had to explain why. First thing that comes to mind was the time he bought a $75 gift card to Godiva Chocolates for a young, pretty, single nurse (who had a big crush on him) as a going away gift to her!

He thought there was nothing wrong with that. Even his mother, when she found out, shook her head. That was a no-no!

Rockrolex · 5 January 2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

I'd say because we think you should already know. And, I think the correct response from a woman should be to say exactly what is wrong. It's useless to think a man should know what he did to upset us - no matter how obvious we think it should be to him.

However, there has been a time or two I just could not believe my husband didn't realize he had upset me and I had to explain why. First thing that comes to mind was the time he bought a $75 gift card to Godiva Chocolates for a young, pretty, single nurse (who had a big crush on him) as a going away gift to her!

He thought there was nothing wrong with that. Even his mother, when she found out, shook her head. That was a no-no!

The problem is that most of us married guys are oblivious to such crushes. It's in the genes. My wife has to tell me all the time that some women has been eyeing me.

arttay10 · 5 January 2008, 09:15 AM

Lisa -
Why do our partners (women) expect us to like and get on with our Mother-in-laws??

Goodwatch · 5 January 2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

I'd say because we think you should already know. And, I think the correct response from a woman should be to say exactly what is wrong. It's useless to think a man should know what he did to upset us - no matter how obvious we think it should be to him.

However, there has been a time or two I just could not believe my husband didn't realize he had upset me and I had to explain why. First thing that comes to mind was the time he bought a $75 gift card to Godiva Chocolates for a young, pretty, single nurse (who had a big crush on him) as a going away gift to her!

He thought there was nothing wrong with that. Even his mother, when she found out, shook her head. That was a no-no!

Ahhh. Me Tarzan, you Jane. We men lack a certain gene. Forgive us, please. The love of my life can give me the feared 'silent treatment' for things I'm really not aware of. Stay mad for days about issues I don't get. We shout about an issue once and get it over with, it's forgotten within an hour. You gals however.... But to be honest, the gift card I would never do. I wouldn't be here to talk about it

Goodwatch · 5 January 2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by arttay10

Lisa -
Why do our partners (women) expect us to like and get on with our Mother-in-laws??

Goodwatch · 5 January 2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Things are great. Did you get my PM about London?

I'll answer the PM after long deliberation

Prince · 5 January 2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

I'll answer the PM after long deliberation

Yeah, probably the same length of time it took for that package you promised to get to me!

Goodwatch · 5 January 2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Yeah, probably the same length of time it took for that package you promised to get to me!

I love to too

Launch Mini · 5 January 2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

I'd say because we think you should already know. And, I think the correct response from a woman should be to say exactly what is wrong. It's useless to think a man should know what he did to upset us - no matter how obvious we think it should be to him.

However, there has been a time or two I just could not believe my husband didn't realize he had upset me and I had to explain why. First thing that comes to mind was the time he bought a $75 gift card to Godiva Chocolates for a young, pretty, single nurse (who had a big crush on him) as a going away gift to her!

He thought there was nothing wrong with that. Even his mother, when she found out, shook her head. That was a no-no!

We (men) also know this is a NO-No, but in the disquise of "just a thank you", we ( he) know that we can get away with this.
Same as holding a door for a pretty women, even if we are with our significant other. Yes it is the "gentleman" thing to to, but there is usually a small unlterior motive behind these gestures.

Prince · 5 January 2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

I love (you) too

I know that you do, Frans!

arttay10 · 5 January 2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

We (men) also know this is a NO-No, but in the disquise of "just a thank you", we ( he) know that we can get away with this.
Same as holding a door for a pretty women, even if we are with our significant other. Yes it is the "gentleman" thing to to, but there is usually a small unlterior motive behind these gestures.

M'mmm I agree. It's almost like a sub-concious Sixth Sense. The Gesture disguised as a gesture...

Goodwatch · 5 January 2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

We (men) also know this is a NO-No, but in the disquise of "just a thank you", we ( he) know that we can get away with this.
Same as holding a door for a pretty women, even if we are with our significant other. Yes it is the "gentleman" thing to to, but there is usually a small unlterior motive behind these gestures.

Talk for yourself, eh

Ashley · 5 January 2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by arttay10

Lisa -
Why do our partners (women) expect us to like and get on with our Mother-in-laws??

This question plagues most women, I think. My personal answer is that my mom and I are very close, and obviously I am close with my partner, so I just want the two people that I love the most to get along. And you know, I don't think women expect you men to get along with the in-laws. What we do expect is that you guys show nothing but charm and civility :) Even if you guys have to fake it (which I know is the case a lot of the time) just do it!!

You know we do the same for your in-laws!

P.s. I love this thread.

mailman · 5 January 2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tags_girl_

This question plagues most women, I think. My personal answer is that my mom and I are very close, and obviously I am close with my partner, so I just want the two people that I love the most to get along. And you know, I don't think women expect you men to get along with the in-laws. What we do expect is that you guys show nothing but charm and civility :) Even if you guys have to fake it (which I know is the case a lot of the time) just do it!!

You know we do the same for your in-laws!

P.s. I love this thread.

Yeah but if they're the meddling type (I'm not saying mine are) it's hard to fake it.

mailman · 5 January 2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

We (men) also know this is a NO-No, but in the disquise of "just a thank you", we ( he) know that we can get away with this.
Same as holding a door for a pretty women, even if we are with our significant other. Yes it is the "gentleman" thing to to, but there is usually a small unlterior motive behind these gestures.

You want to see how they look at you, to see if you still 'got it'

Ashley · 5 January 2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Yeah but if they're the meddling type (I'm not saying mine are) it's hard to fake it.

Sounds like someone needs acting lessons!

kcmo · 5 January 2008, 10:22 AM

I Love This Thread Lisa!!!

mailman · 5 January 2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tags_girl_

Sounds like someone needs acting lessons!

It's just hard to be phony. Ya know what I mean

arttay10 · 5 January 2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tags_girl_

This question plagues most women, I think. My personal answer is that my mom and I are very close, and obviously I am close with my partner, so I just want the two people that I love the most to get along. And you know, I don't think women expect you men to get along with the in-laws. What we do expect is that you guys show nothing but charm and civility :) Even if you guys have to fake it (which I know is the case a lot of the time) just do it!!

You know we do the same for your in-laws!

P.s. I love this thread.

Hi Ashley -

Thanks for the reply.

I agree with Mailman - The most favored reason why you don't like or get with your Mother-in-Law is cause she sticks her nose in all the time (For legal reasons: I'm not saying my Mother-In-Law does that.... of course!!)
Faking it for a short time - is bearable - but after nearly 16 years it does get really hard to fake it......

arttay10 · 5 January 2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

You want to see how they look at you, to see if you still 'got it'

5 January 2008, 08:31 AM	#1
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Women's Advice Column? Elaine's "Girls Coffeeshop" thread has taken off like a shot, and it's given me an idea. What do you guys/gals think of starting an "ask the women" thread? Pat boldly asked us what we thought about current jeans styles, and we gave our opinions. Anyone want to be the first here to ask a question? Ladies, want to pitch in with your expertise?

5 January 2008, 08:34 AM	#2
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5 January 2008, 08:39 AM	#3
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I have another idea, but am not sure what the other women here would think.... how about an "ask the guys" thread as well? Would someone like to start one?

5 January 2008, 08:40 AM	#4
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Of course, perhaps we don't need separate threads for questions for the guys or the gals. After all, the coffeeshop is a fine place for that.

5 January 2008, 08:46 AM	#6
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Yes, I already have a sneaking suspicion we might not get many straight answers!

5 January 2008, 09:15 AM	#13
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Lisa - Why do our partners (women) expect us to like and get on with our Mother-in-laws??

5 January 2008, 10:22 AM	#27
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I Love This Thread Lisa!!!

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