[Dashing Dasher]

"Has the stuffed animal bit ever worked for you before?" Not my style, but has this "technique" ever worked for any of YOU gals? (first date an exception)

Nothing like that works for me.

Show up on time, look like you put some effort into your appearance, don't do anything disgusting, appear interested in the conversation and make me laugh.

That's all I ask.

I especially like a guy to pay attention and have a plan. Put some thought into the relationship - remember my name, phone number, how I take my coffee, favorite types of food, movies, types of music, etc.

If a guy wants a woman to make him feel special - he has to make her feel special also. AND ... vice-a-versa.

[arasina]

I just received this in an email and it seems to be appropriate to your reply, DD. :o)

POEM FOR A LADY

I want a man who's handsome, smart and strong
One who loves to listen all day long,
One who thinks before he speaks,
One who'll call, not wait for weeks.
I want him to be gainfully employed,
And when I spend his cash, not be annoyed.
Pulls out my chair and opens my door,
Massages my back and begs to do more.
Oh! For a man who makes love to my mind,
and knows what to answer to "how big is my behind?"
I want this man to love me to no end,
And forever be my very best friend.

POEM FOR A MAN

I want a deaf-mute nymphomaniac
with huge boobs who owns a
liquor store and a fishing boat.
I know this doesn't rhyme and I don't give a darn.

[F16Fighter]

I like your "criteria."

"If a guy wants a woman to make him feel special - he has to make her feel special also. AND ... vice-a-versa."

Simple equation, ain't it?

And little respect goes a long way...

[Richard Kimball]

Thanks. I never give a stuffed animal. I'm married now, so gifts are restricted to one woman (plus my daughters and my mom), but when I was single, I always thought a teddy bear as a gift made the giver look effeminate. My daughters quit wanting them at about twelve. I posted my rules for valentine giving at #146. Let me know if you see errors. I spent years compiling this list. Many lives were lost.