Just experienced this last night.
Once again, I'm sure all you guys can agree with me on this one. If your wife or girlfriend wants y0u to do something for her, there is a way to ask for it and way not to ask.
Here are two examples of how not to ask:
Firstly, "Go get me some thing from the store". This is a tell and should be eliminated or discontinued immediately. This one is obvious, but for some reason still in use today. As a man, we like to feel like we are in control, even when we're not.
Secondly, "Where out of popcorn? Can you go get some from the store right now?". Now this seems to be safe, but still way off. Of course this was asked, but one thing you must take into consideration is the timing. I don't mind going to the store, but I don't want to go right now. For a vital ingredient in an important meal, of course I'll go, but not to get some late-night, buttery, delicious snack.
Now here are the ways to ask a man to do something for you. First keep in mind timing is everything. One moment we cant wait to get out of the house or get our blood pumping, the other we don't want to expend the energy it takes to live. If it's something important that only we can do, then we will do it........most of the time. Sometimes we just suck and wont do it without some real fire beneath us.
Second, if it is something that you just want but doesn't hold any real importance, then you have to ask the right way. No telling or demanding an action take place. No screaming or rolling of the eyes while saying, "I'll just do it" or "I just wont have any today". There is the best way that almost always works on boyfriends, newlywed guys, and the husband that's been in it for the long hall.
You have to ask like the opposite type of person I am. What does that mean? Let me explain. I'm a guy first off. I have strong and rough (I am seriously), I want to be the provider and protector. You need to be the opposite. What I mean is, you need to become that dainty, sweet, cute, weak, helpless individual with the big, kitty eyes. You need to ever so sweetly and gently place your hand somewhere on my body and stair softly into my eyes and ask me with a smile to do whatever you want.
We are suckers for this, because we can feel like we are actually taking care of her. It makes us feel good to be that sweet guy that will do things for his wife or girlfriend.
So women remember my words today, because they will get you a long way.
Side note: There are going to be times where nothing will work on a guy, so at those times there is no winning the battle.
Friday, October 9, 2009
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