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Best advice you received about the opposite sex

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  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    Don't know that I ever heard this advice, but whenever I have an issue, I always ask myself "Is this one instance more important than my relationship?" The answer has always been No and so that puts things in perspective.
  • AmbitiousButRubbish
    AmbitiousButRubbish Posts: 246 Member
    TheRoadDog wrote: »
    Don't know that I ever heard this advice, but whenever I have an issue, I always ask myself "Is this one instance more important than my relationship?" The answer has always been No and so that puts things in perspective.

    I always think the same thing. When I am frustrated or upset I take a second and ask myself if the issue is really an issue or am I just tired/stressed. I almost always realize that an issue is not a big deal.
  • trbixler40
    trbixler40 Posts: 23 Member
    Dont put expectations on a relationship that end up ruining it.

    If you pour your heart out and they dont reciprocate - chances are it will end quickly.

    If you check your emotions and simply enjoy their company - chances are you'll at least get to enjoy their friendship.

    Better to have a friend and not be 'romantic' than to not even get to enjoy that person one at least some level. On one level, you have to be friends w/ your SO/spouse so you may as well enjoy the journey. Don't dramatize it before its time...
  • cqbkaju
    cqbkaju Posts: 1,011 Member
    edited September 2017
    "Show me a beautiful woman and I'll find you a guy who is tired of her crap."

    -- My grandfather when explaining there were things more important than physical appearance to young guy just starting to "notice" girls.

    I am certain that goes for all genders and orientations.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    If you have to break bad news to a guy, do it after sex, they are more receptive at that time
  • Mark_Antony_Sirius
    Mark_Antony_Sirius Posts: 38 Member
    NUTS!!!
  • CocoBrother
    CocoBrother Posts: 789 Member
    Love is a disease that spreads. Make decisions with your head and not your heart.
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  • cqbkaju
    cqbkaju Posts: 1,011 Member
    edited September 2017
    hellvee wrote: »
    Give a man a fish...,...., teach a man to fish and he's fed for life.

    Unlike table manners, you dine first then offer your guests the chance to after.

    This is a fishing trip advice thread right?
    Fishing trip? Does that include camping trips?

    "Build a man a fire and you keep him warm for the night.
    Light a man on fire and you keep him warm for the rest of his life." - Me

    *Do not ever actually light people on fire. That is not very polite.

  • cqbkaju
    cqbkaju Posts: 1,011 Member
    edited September 2017
    tcunbeliever wrote: »
    If you have to break bad news to a guy, do it after sex, they are more receptive at that time
    I think that is more messed up than my advice about keeping people warm.
  • _Captivated_
    _Captivated_ Posts: 5,669 Member
    AmbitiousButRubbish wrote: »
    TheRoadDog wrote: »
    Don't know that I ever heard this advice, but whenever I have an issue, I always ask myself "Is this one instance more important than my relationship?" The answer has always been No and so that puts things in perspective.

    I always think the same thing. When I am frustrated or upset I take a second and ask myself if the issue is really an issue or am I just tired/stressed. I almost always realize that an issue is not a big deal.

    These two are possibly the best husbands on MFP.
  • jvcjim
    jvcjim Posts: 812 Member
    everyone should be forced to wear a dot on their head... green if they have seen their shrink in the last 24 hours, red if they have not... it would make things so much simpler
  • pudgy1977
    pudgy1977 Posts: 13,499 Member
    jvcjim wrote: »
    everyone should be forced to wear a dot on their head... green if they have seen their shrink in the last 24 hours, red if they have not... it would make things so much simpler

    BRILLIANT
  • ItsMeGee3
    ItsMeGee3 Posts: 13,254 Member
    Just say NO!
  • sw33tp3a1
    sw33tp3a1 Posts: 5,065 Member
    My mom always said to me
    •" if a man won't sacrifice for you what you sacrifice for him, he's not worth it".
    • " Don't fall for words. Words are wonderful, but if he doesn't prove it with actions, don't waste your time".
    • "Dont settle"
    • and so much more......
  • gcibsthom
    gcibsthom Posts: 30,145 Member
    The only advice my dad gave me was..."don't marry one..."
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,511 Member
    edited September 2017
    As a woman "Always make sure you are self sufficient in everything, then when you meet a man he is a bonus to your life not a necessity"

  • kwph
    kwph Posts: 7,375 Member
    "Can u please quietly sneak out the window, my husband just pulled up" (Can't even tell ya how many times I heard that)
  • AmbitiousButRubbish
    AmbitiousButRubbish Posts: 246 Member
    _Captivated_ wrote: »
    AmbitiousButRubbish wrote: »
    TheRoadDog wrote: »
    Don't know that I ever heard this advice, but whenever I have an issue, I always ask myself "Is this one instance more important than my relationship?" The answer has always been No and so that puts things in perspective.

    I always think the same thing. When I am frustrated or upset I take a second and ask myself if the issue is really an issue or am I just tired/stressed. I almost always realize that an issue is not a big deal.

    These two are possibly the best husbands on MFP.

    Just trying my best
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