I know we always hear guys saying, "Why are you girls so complicated?
You tell me to say one thing and then you say I'm wrong. I don't understand."
Guys, here's a simplified version of what we want you to know.
1. Pizza, cuddling, and Netflix will get you 10 times more bonus points than a fancy dinner date will.
Yes, nice restaurants are, well, nice, but they aren’t as personal as curling up in bed, sharing box of Buffalo Chicken pizza, and watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
2. When we say “we don’t care” to where we want to eat, we genuinely DGAF.
We know you are trying to help by making sure we are actually getting what we want to eat, but at that point we probably are just hungry. What you say might help us decide what we are actually craving. Besides, everywhere has a full menu. We will find SOMETHING.
3. But when you take us to those places, don’t try and take our food.
We are hungry and have no problem cutting that hand off. You asked me if I was sure I wanted a large fry. Yes, I do, but not to share with you. Thanks for buying it, but I’m hungry
4. A text at the beginning of our day saying “Hey babe, I’m going to be busy today, I’m not ignoring you. I love you and will text you when I can.” is going to save you a lot of arguing later.
It shows us you actually care, and that you know we would worry all day if we didn’t hear from you. If you have time to pee, you have time to send a quick text.
5. Flowers >>>>>> expensive gifts.
6. Half the time, watch HOW you say something, not what you say.
If you want time to yourself, then just say that. Not “I don’t really feel like coming over today.” That makes us think you don’t want to spend time with us. A simple “I’m having a rough day and just kind of want some alone time. Could I come hang out tomorrow babe?” works a lot better.
7. If we are actually in the mood to love on you, don’t push us away.
Just let us do it. We want to show you how much you mean to us, and how much we love you. Even if you aren’t in a touchy-feely mood, please accept it. It makes us feel like you appreciate us.
8. When we are having a rough day, sometimes not saying anything at all and a good hug is all we need.
Sometimes, we really don’t want to talk about it. (Note: other times, we WILL rant about it.) Maybe our anxiety is up, or we just don’t feel like we are enough. A long hug and kiss on the forehead is the perfect medication for this.
9. When we have been waiting 7 months for the new season of Grey’s Anatomy to come back on, we don’t want to watch it by ourselves.
Just come plop your butt on the couch, stick it out, and let us cry on you because Derek Shepherd is still dead and Meredith is moving on. We know, it’s unmanly and you don’t like the shows we watch. But even if you fall asleep and are just laying there as our pillow, the company means everything to us.
10. We genuinely don’t care if you go get a beer with the guys. Just be careful and keep us updated so we know you aren’t dead in a ditch.
WE DON’T WANT ALL OF YOUR TIME. Yes, a majority of it we must claim. But you hanging out with the guys is NOT the problem. It’s the possibility of dying or being arrested we are worried about. Hell raising with friends is a necessity, just keep us updated that you’re alive while you do it.
11. The answer to “Do you want dessert/an appetizer?” is always YES.
Those cheesy fries and chocolate brownie? Of COURSE I want those. Have you seen their picture on the menu??? Who wouldn’t want that?
12. When we ask you “What?” it’s not because we didn’t hear you. It’s because we are giving you time to change the answer or statement you previously said.
We are genuinely trying to see if you meant the answer you gave us, because we can’t believe you would say something like that, not because we didn’t hear you and want you to repeat it. Ex: “I just don’t think Amanda is that pretty.” (Amanda, as in your best friend, Amanda? She’s hot!) or “I don’t think you really need to order all that food. You won’t eat it.”
13. Just tell us if you want it. Don't beat around the bush.
You say you hate when we are confusing? Well, it's a two-way street. No little hints, or "moves", just make it obvious.
14. When we say five minutes when you ask us “How much longer til you are ready?” it could be five minutes, or twenty.
Believe me, we are trying to look good for you. You asking every 10 seconds how much longer I’m going to be is going to make me want to be petty, and take an extra 5 minutes on my smokey eye look I didn’t originally have planned, but now, why not?
15. When you tell us we look beautiful without makeup, that could make the rest of our week great.
True, we might argue with you about it or say we don’t believe you because WE personally think we look better when we are all “did up.” But when you say “you don’t need all that makeup to be beautiful.” it makes us feel like we are on cloud 9.
