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~ Why Men are Wonderful ~
-- author unknown --

  • They've got that comfortable place on their
    shoulder that's perfect for snuggling into
    while we fall asleep.


  • They're at peace with their bodies, except
    for maybe some minor anxiety over height,
    weight, and baldness.


  • They're enthusiastic about our bodies, even when we're not.


  • They're beyond enthusiastic about sex.


  • They fall in love so hard, once they finally fall.


  • Chest hair, forearm hair, and the feel of a newly shaved cheek.


  • Bravery around snakes, spiders, bats, and
    flat tires.


  • Their unapologetic lust for a nice hunk of
    beef or chocolate cake.


  • Their ability to solve problems simply by throwing
    a ball around.


  • The glimpse you get when they wear their baseball cap backwards of their inner "Little Leaguer".


  • How tender they get when they cry and how seldom they do it.


  • What they lack in talk, they make up for in action.


  • They make excellent companions when
    driving thruough rough neighborhoods or
    walking past dark alleys.


  • They really love their moms.They remind us
    of our dads


  • They don't mind accompanying a woman to a party
    even though she looks like a movie star
    -- and they look like the chauffeur.


  • Their near-endless appetite for discussing
    the ins and outs of work and money -- ours
    as well as theirs.


  • Their genuine ardor for tinkering with
    toilets, changing the oil and assembling
    gas grills--jobs any intelligent woman can
    do but would be nuts to volunteer for.


  • They never care what their horoscope,
    their mother-in-law, nor the neighbors say.


  • They rarely lie about their age, their weight,
    or their clothing size.


  • How awestruck they are in the face of a Wonderbra or a homemade cookie.


  • How sexy their butts look in jeans.


  • How sexy their hands look holding ours.


  • Their face is a treasure to behold when
    they give us a present they picked out.


  • They have a great sense of competition.


  • They can make great sex partners.


  • They give great hugs and always melt our hearts
    when a sweet "I love you, Princess" is added.


  • Though they often try to hide it, they're
    very tenderhearted and caring.


  • They have an uncanny ability to look deeply
    into our eyes and connect with our heart,
    even when we don't want them to.


  • They don't care whether colors match
    but are willing to be concerned if we
    want them to be.

  • They give us a peek at the little boy inside
    when they get sick or happy or hurt.

~ The Strength of a Man ~
© 1999 By Jacqueline Marie Griffiths

The strength of a man isn't
seen in the width of his shoulders.
It's seen in the width of his arms
that encircle you

The strength of a man isn't
in the deep tone of his voice.
It is in the gentle words he whispers.

The strength of a man isn't
how many buddies he has.
It's how good a buddy he is with his kids.

The strength of a man isn't
in how respected he is at work.
It's in how respected he is at home

The strength of a man isn't
in how hard he hits.
It's in how tender he touches.

The strength of a man isn't
in the hair on his chest.
It's in his Heart...that lies within his chest.

The strength of a man isn't
how many women he's loved.
It's in: can he be true to one woman.

The strength of a man isn't
in the weight he can lift.
It is in the burdens he can carry.

~ Why a Man Needs a Woman ~
by Herbert Stein
-- edited for content --


Genesis says....
"And the Lord God said:
'It is not good
that the man should be alone;
I will make him a helper fit for him'."
And so, "made he a woman."

Why is woman so valuable to the man???

First, she is a warm body in bed.
I don't refer to sexual activity.
That is important.
But I refer to something that is,
if possible,
even more primitive:
human contact.
Adults need that physical contact.
They need to cuddle together
for warmth and comfort
in an indifferent or cold world.

But most important,
the woman serves the man's need
to be needed.
If no one needs you,
what good are you?
Being needed is what gives you
the self-esteem to meet the world....
every day.

TO EVERY HONEST, SINCERE GUY
You Are Very Appreicated
(Lyrics from MY GUY)

As a matter of opinion I think he's tops.
In my opinion he's the cream of the crop

As a matter of taste to be exact

He's my ideal as a matter of fact.

No muscle-bound man could take my hand
from my guy

No handsome face could ever take the place
of my guy

He may not be a movie star
But when it comes to being happy, we are.

There's not a man today who could take me away
from 'my guy'.

~ JUST SOME GOOD-NATURED TEASING, FELLAS ~

Rules for Buying Gifts for Men
-- Author Unknown --

Here are the do's and don'ts of gift buying for men.
It's not nearly as complicated as it is for women. Just
follow these simple rules and you should have no problem

Rule #1:
When in doubt - buy him a cordless drill. It does not
matter if he already has one. I have a friend who owns
17 and he has yet to complain. As a man, you can never
have too many cordless drills.
No one knows why.

Rule #2:
If you cannot afford a cordless drill, buy him anything
with the word ratchet or socket in it. Men love saying
those two words."Hey, George, can I borrow your ratchet?
By-the-way, are you through with my 3/8-inch socket yet?"
 Again, no one knows why.

Rule #3:
If you're really, really broke, buy him anything for his car, a
99-cent ice scraper, a small bottle of de-icer, or something to
hang from his rear view mirror. Men love gifts for their cars.
No one knows why.

Rule #4:
Do not buy men socks. Do not buy men ties. And never buy
men bathrobes. I was told that if God had wanted men to
wear bathrobes, He wouldn't have invented Jockey shorts.

Rule #5:
You can buy men new remote controls to replace the ones
they have worn out. If you have a lot of money, buy your man
a big-screen TV with the little picture in the corner.
Watch him go wild as he flips, and flips, and flips....

Rule #6:
Do not buy a man any of those fancy liqueurs.
If you do, it will sit in a cupboard for 23 years.
Real men drink whiskey or beer.

Rule #7:
Do not buy any man industrial-sized canisters of aftershave
or deodorant. I'm told men do not stink - they smell"earthy".

Rule #8:
Buy men label makers. They're almost as popular as
cordless drills. Within a couple of weeks, there will be
labels everywhere: "Socks, Shorts, Cup, Sink, Door,
Dog, Son..." -- you get the idea.
No one knows why.

Rule #9:
Never buy a man anything that says "some assembly required"
on the box. It will ruin his Special Day for he will always have
parts left over.

Rule #10:
Good places to shop for men include Iron Works,
Lumber Yards, Home Depot, John Deere, RV Centers,
Tire Centers, NAPA Auto Parts, and Sear's Clearance Centers.
It doesn't matter if he doesn't know what it is.
"From NAPA Auto, eh? Must be something I need. Hey!
Isn't this a starter for a '68 Ford Fairlane? Wow! Thanks."

Rule #11:
Men enjoy danger. That's why they never cook -- but
they will barbecue. Get him a monster barbecue with a
100-pound propane tank. Tell him the gas line leaks.
Oh the thrill! .... The challenge!
"Who wants a hamburger?"

Rule #12:
Game tickets are a smart gift.
However, he will not appreciate tickets to
"A Retrospective of 19th Century Quilts."
Everyone knows why.

Rule #13:
Men love chainsaws. Never, ever, buy a man you love
a chainsaw. If you don't know why, please refer to
Rule #8 and what happens when he gets a label maker.

Rule #14:
It's hard to beat a really good wheelbarrow
or an aluminum extension ladder.
NEVER buy a real man a stepladder.
It MUST be an extension ladder.
No one knows why.

Rule #15:
Rope. Men love rope. It takes us back to our cowboy
origins, or at least the Boy Scouts. Nothing says love
like a hundred feet of 3/8" manila rope.
No one knows why.

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MEN
-- Author Unknown --

-- The nicest men aren't handsome.
-- The handsomest men aren't nice.
-- Men who are both handsome and nice are usually gay.
-- The handsome, nice, and heterosexual men are married.
-- The men who are not handsome but are nice ~ have no money.
-- The men who are not handsome but are nice men and have money ~ think we are only after their money.
-- The handsome men without money ~ are after our money.
-- The handsome men who are nice and heterosexual ~ don't think we are beautiful enough.
-- The men who think we are beautiful, are heterosexual, nice, and have money ~ are too busy with their careers for a commitment.
-- The men who are handsome, nice, have some money, think we are beautiful, and are heterosexual ~ are shy and NEVER make the first move!
-- The men who never make the first move ~ automatically lose interest when we take the initiative.

HOW IN THE HECK CAN WE WOMEN WIN ???

~ The Male Composition ~
OR
Some Insight into the Male Mystique
-- author unknown --

Men are sensitive in strange ways. If a man has built a fire
and the last log does not burn, he will take it personally.

Men have an easier time buying bathing suits.
Women have two types:  Depressing and more depressing.
Men have two types: Nerdy and not nerdy.

Most men hate to shop. That's why the men's department is
usually on the first floor of a store, two inches from the door.

Men accept compliments better than women do. Example:
"Mitch, you look great.
Mitch: "Thanks."
On the other side: "Ruth, you look great."
Ruth: "I do? Must be the lighting."

Men who listen to classical music tend not to spit.

Male menopause is a lot more fun than female menopause.
With female menopause you gain weight...
and get hot flashes   :(
Male menopause -- you get to date young girls...
and ride motorcycles!   :)

All men would still really like to own a train set.

~ Why Men Are Such Content Creatures ~

Your last name stays put
The garage is all yours
Wedding plans take care of themselves
Chocolate is just another snack
You can be president
You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park
Car mechanics tell you the truth
The world is your urinal
You never have to drive to another gas station
because this one's just too icky
Same work, more pay
Wrinkles add character
Wedding dress - $5000; tux rental - $100
People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them
The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected
New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet
One mood, ALL the time (HORNY)
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase
You can open all your own jars
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness
If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend
Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack
Everything on your face stays its original color
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough
You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt
You almost never have strap problems in public
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades
You don't have to shave below your neck
One wallet and one pair of shoes, one color, all seasons
You can "do" your nails with a pocketknife
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives,
on December 24, in 45 minutes

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