How Women Ruin Romance by Talking Too Much

PJ Lifestyle ^ | 7-11-2012 | Kathy Shaidle

[Sir Napsalot]

(snip) ... Similar dating advice can be found in arcane classics like Advice to a Young Wife from an Old Mistress and the more recent Secrets About Men from the Mayflower Madam (who trained her “girls” in deportment and other finishing-school finer points).

Advice like: Don’t act like a slut (in public). Listen. Be gracious and grateful.

And don’t talk too much.

The Jezebels are outraged.

“These writers want us to go back to the ’50s!” they type furiously.

.....

In the July 4 Daily Mail, Sarah Bridge asks, “Are women like me too critical to attract a man?”

Here’s an excerpt:

Single at the age of 39, I’ve often wondered why none of my relationships lasted the distance, but had always put it down to luck and timing ....“Your problem is that you’re really snippy,” he said.

“Snippy?” I asked, not entirely sure what he meant.

“Yes, snippy,” he said. “Abrupt. Critical. If someone says or does something wrong, then you’re onto it straight away. Men will ignore a lot of things if they fancy someone — a weird dress sense, or taking hours getting ready to go out — but they hate being put down or made to feel small. You can be funny, but sometimes it’s way too close for comfort.”

Now, should you read the original piece online, which includes two photos of the writer, you may have other ideas about why Bridge remains unattached.

[what's up]

OK. It confused me because in no way do I think men should become women or vice versa.

Have a good day.

[thackney]

The wife left a note on the fridge:

“It’s not working, I can’t take it anymore! Gone to stay at my Mother’s!”

I opened the fridge, the light came on and the beer was cold. I have no idea what in the hell she was talking about............the fridge works fine.

[Mr. K]

I dont understand it either

Did she ever say what was wrong with the fridge?