return of the relationship FAQ
This was lost in the last forum crash but I had a back up so here we go again.
In response to all relationship questions both serious and silly:
Q: my gf/bf broke up with me and I think I might be able to get them back. should I try?
A: No
Q: But what if [insert any reason here]?
A: Still No
Q: Does age matter?
A: Yes and no. Age is important only in its tie to experience. A 21 y/o who has lived on his own since he was 18 and who has a steady job with some sort of future (not Mickey D's or the supermarket) will be more ready to commit than a 27 y/o still living at home or working in a dead end job/bouncing around jobs. If you are still in high school don't even discuss marriage. You are not ready.
Q: I think I'm ready.
A: No you're not
Q: Yes I am, this is true love.
A: No you're not
Q: Does money matter?
A: Yes, but not in the sense of how much the other person has. Look at spending habits. Do they eat out a lot? Do they buy things they can't afford? Do they have credit card debt? Are they on drugs? If the answer to any of those questions is yes use caution. Spending habits are where people become broke. Being broke sucks. If you marry someone who is broke you will likely end up broke.
Q: All you need is love, right?
A: No, you need commitment. No matter how much you love some one, if you marry you will go through periods where you can't stand the other person. You won't even like them. Commitment is what gets you through those times. Sign a pre-nup too.
Q: We don't need a pre-nup because we won't ever divorce.
A: There are two possibilities:
1. You get divorced. The pre-nup makes it less messy since you agreed on everything before you hated each other.
2. You don't get divorced. The pre-nup sits in a safety deposit box or somewhere and never bothers anyone.
So you either win or you tie. Isn't that a better deal then tie or lose?
Q: I want to get engaged but I can't get married for 4 years. Is this a problem?
A: Yes. Engagements are supposed to be fairly short. They give you time to plan the wedding. If you are really "meant to be together" waiting to get get engaged won't hurt. I'd plan on a 6-12 month engagement.
Q: Haven't you had some bad relationships?
A: Yes, I wasn't following my own advice.
Q: [from smelly]What if I've secretly fallen in love with you, dantose, and want nothing more than to bear your children in my womb? Or how about the fact that Koffing totally turns me on, and I feel like making out with th every time I see his avatar? I REALLY DO LOVE YOU! KISS MEH!
A: I would say attempt to "ban yourself" again. Also, increasing shower frequency and deodorant may allow you to change your name to "notsmelly"
Q: after getting intimate with a girl I love I broke out in a full body rash, is this a sign that she and I are soul mates?
A: No, but close. it's actually a sign of the second stage of Syphilis
Q: My g/f broke up w/ me, what should I do?
A: Work, talk to friends and family, and remember that there will be oher girls. If you get depressed go out and exercise. It will help you not be depressed and get you in shape. Do NOT try and get back together with her.
Q: I think my g/f is cheating on me, what should I do?
A: Gf? dump her then follow above advice. Wife? tougher question. It's your call but if you want to stay together go to marriage counseling.
Q: My bf/gf is cheap, how do I get him/her to buy things for me?
A: This one is easy, in the morning, ask them to pick up flowers on the way home. If (s)he forgets don't make a big deal of it just ask him again tomorrow. when (s)he does bring them at your request make it obvious you are happy. rinse and repeat after the old flowers die and are gone. Don't do this every day of course. Positive reinforcement works much better then "why don't you ever buy me flowers."
If you are not lookng for flowers but cell phones/clothes/cars. I suggest breaking up with the other person and getting a job instead.
Q: My bf/gf doesn't have time to call me. What does that mean?
A: If it is part of the larger problem of communication in general focus on that. don't get in a fight over it because that never helps but tell them you want to talk to them more often. find things they like to talk about. I would shy away from calling schedules since that sort of turns it into a task or a chore.
Q: His/Her parents don't like me, what should I do?
A: This can be a bigger problem than you think. NEVER get between someone and their parents. Never tell them their parents are bad people even if they just said it. Blood is thicker than water as they say. Try and sit down and talk to the persons parents about their concerns. Do NOT be standoffish with them. (you won't win in the long run, trust me).
Q: My girlfriend sucks and making sandwiches for me, what should i do?
A: My friend, women aren't born great sandwich makers they are taught to be. guide her through the sandwich making process, take pictures, make a video, something she can referance. make a list of sandwich funamentals and post it on the fridge.
Q: My gf sucks at pool, poker, videogames, and ping pong! What should I do when my friends are gone???
A: Do you really want to get beaten by a girl?
Q: Where is the best place to go for a first date?
A: The old standbys are: movies, beach, nice restaurant, bowling, pool hall, carnival/theme park, picnic, minigolf, or a drink at a quiet bar. It also wouldn?t hurt to ask her if there is anything she would especially like to do but make sure you have something to throw out right away if she says she doesn?t care. Generally ?I don?t care? means she wants you to take the lead and run the show. Making a quick decision when she chooses not to choose is a good way to make a positive impression.
Feel free to post other questions to get my expert advice
This was lost in the last forum crash but I had a back up so here we go again.
In response to all relationship questions both serious and silly:
Q: my gf/bf broke up with me and I think I might be able to get them back. should I try?
A: No
Q: But what if [insert any reason here]?
A: Still No
Q: Does age matter?
A: Yes and no. Age is important only in its tie to experience. A 21 y/o who has lived on his own since he was 18 and who has a steady job with some sort of future (not Mickey D's or the supermarket) will be more ready to commit than a 27 y/o still living at home or working in a dead end job/bouncing around jobs. If you are still in high school don't even discuss marriage. You are not ready.
Q: I think I'm ready.
A: No you're not
Q: Yes I am, this is true love.
A: No you're not
Q: Does money matter?
A: Yes, but not in the sense of how much the other person has. Look at spending habits. Do they eat out a lot? Do they buy things they can't afford? Do they have credit card debt? Are they on drugs? If the answer to any of those questions is yes use caution. Spending habits are where people become broke. Being broke sucks. If you marry someone who is broke you will likely end up broke.
Q: All you need is love, right?
A: No, you need commitment. No matter how much you love some one, if you marry you will go through periods where you can't stand the other person. You won't even like them. Commitment is what gets you through those times. Sign a pre-nup too.
Q: We don't need a pre-nup because we won't ever divorce.
A: There are two possibilities:
1. You get divorced. The pre-nup makes it less messy since you agreed on everything before you hated each other.
2. You don't get divorced. The pre-nup sits in a safety deposit box or somewhere and never bothers anyone.
So you either win or you tie. Isn't that a better deal then tie or lose?
Q: I want to get engaged but I can't get married for 4 years. Is this a problem?
A: Yes. Engagements are supposed to be fairly short. They give you time to plan the wedding. If you are really "meant to be together" waiting to get get engaged won't hurt. I'd plan on a 6-12 month engagement.
Q: Haven't you had some bad relationships?
A: Yes, I wasn't following my own advice.
Q: [from smelly]What if I've secretly fallen in love with you, dantose, and want nothing more than to bear your children in my womb? Or how about the fact that Koffing totally turns me on, and I feel like making out with th every time I see his avatar? I REALLY DO LOVE YOU! KISS MEH!
A: I would say attempt to "ban yourself" again. Also, increasing shower frequency and deodorant may allow you to change your name to "notsmelly"
Q: after getting intimate with a girl I love I broke out in a full body rash, is this a sign that she and I are soul mates?
A: No, but close. it's actually a sign of the second stage of Syphilis
Q: My g/f broke up w/ me, what should I do?
A: Work, talk to friends and family, and remember that there will be oher girls. If you get depressed go out and exercise. It will help you not be depressed and get you in shape. Do NOT try and get back together with her.
Q: I think my g/f is cheating on me, what should I do?
A: Gf? dump her then follow above advice. Wife? tougher question. It's your call but if you want to stay together go to marriage counseling.
Q: My bf/gf is cheap, how do I get him/her to buy things for me?
A: This one is easy, in the morning, ask them to pick up flowers on the way home. If (s)he forgets don't make a big deal of it just ask him again tomorrow. when (s)he does bring them at your request make it obvious you are happy. rinse and repeat after the old flowers die and are gone. Don't do this every day of course. Positive reinforcement works much better then "why don't you ever buy me flowers."
If you are not lookng for flowers but cell phones/clothes/cars. I suggest breaking up with the other person and getting a job instead.
Q: My bf/gf doesn't have time to call me. What does that mean?
A: If it is part of the larger problem of communication in general focus on that. don't get in a fight over it because that never helps but tell them you want to talk to them more often. find things they like to talk about. I would shy away from calling schedules since that sort of turns it into a task or a chore.
Q: His/Her parents don't like me, what should I do?
A: This can be a bigger problem than you think. NEVER get between someone and their parents. Never tell them their parents are bad people even if they just said it. Blood is thicker than water as they say. Try and sit down and talk to the persons parents about their concerns. Do NOT be standoffish with them. (you won't win in the long run, trust me).
Q: My girlfriend sucks and making sandwiches for me, what should i do?
A: My friend, women aren't born great sandwich makers they are taught to be. guide her through the sandwich making process, take pictures, make a video, something she can referance. make a list of sandwich funamentals and post it on the fridge.
Q: My gf sucks at pool, poker, videogames, and ping pong! What should I do when my friends are gone???
A: Do you really want to get beaten by a girl?
Q: Where is the best place to go for a first date?
A: The old standbys are: movies, beach, nice restaurant, bowling, pool hall, carnival/theme park, picnic, minigolf, or a drink at a quiet bar. It also wouldn?t hurt to ask her if there is anything she would especially like to do but make sure you have something to throw out right away if she says she doesn?t care. Generally ?I don?t care? means she wants you to take the lead and run the show. Making a quick decision when she chooses not to choose is a good way to make a positive impression.
Feel free to post other questions to get my expert advice
