I read Candi’s “Dog house” and figured equal representation was in order. The other day I get an email from Candi querying, “What in the world can I get my hubby?”. Like a good bud, I suggested what I knew all “real men” would like, a Dremel tool set. Her response, “Great, that’s terrific.” Now notice, she didn’t say, “Don’t be silly, that’s too functional.” Nor did she suggest jewelery for him, or chocolote, nor even one of those special treats we men rarely get behind closed doors, but ALWAYS want. No, she homed in on the functional.
Now why was that acceptable? Two reasons. First, women build the dog house, so they establish the rules. Second, there really is a double standard when it comes to gender. Men are simple to satify, a tool, a pair of gloves, a gift certificate to the rib shack, or as I mentioned before, one of those special bedroom treats woman ration out so rarely.
Women, on the other hand are much more complicated. I don’t remember a gift I got my mate that was every the right one. This will come as a shocker, but we really can’t read your mind. If you want the present of your dreams, put it on a sticky note and place it on his mirror. And its not cause we don’t care or try. Many years ago I went all out. I took two of her friends on two separate occasions to help me select the perfect necklace. Yet she never wears it, and it cost me three months allowance so it wasn’t cheat. Our new rule is, no list, no present.
Yeah, you women are very complicated. Haven’t figured if that’s by design or in the genes, but for some strange reason, we love ya big time anyway
Till next time.
Big Mike
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You know, it’s funny, but one of my favorite Christmas presents was a tool box filled with tools. Of course, the best ever was my laptop, and a close second was a necklace and earring set of diamonds and sapphires.
It just depends on what your lady likes. However – I have never known a woman in my life who would want to get a vacuum cleaner for Christmas!
And no, you don’t need to be a mind reader, but you do need to pay attention to the cues and clues your significant other gives you throughout the year.