So, this blog is going to be shorter than I want, but I simply don’t have the time to give it the time it deserves. But, nonetheless, I must give a short lesson on mind reading. If you are a female, you do not need to read this blog. For male readers only.
OK. If you are a male and you are in a relationship with a woman, I have a quick lesson to give you.
Lesson #1: Women change their minds. Women are always changing their minds. As a matter of fact, women can not stay on topic to save their lives. This is not the real problem, however. The real issue is that the woman will change their mind, but will neglect to tell you. I am not exactly sure why this is, but it is true. To add insult to injury, they will expect their male partner to realize that the mind has been changed and will get angry when the male does not realize it. So, what do you do? Simple. When you find your self in a situation where it is clear to you that the rules have changed; take the following steps:
1. Take two deep breaths
2. Recognize that at some point your woman has changed her mind about something and hence the rules.
3. Take a break. This can be a short break, such as counting to three. Or you can excuse yourself to the bathroom. Or, better yet, run down to the local pub and grab a beer, and then rejoin the conversation. Little known fact, beer makes women easier to understand. You probably thought it was that beer makes women more attractive. Not true, or at least not completely true. Beer turns on the woman-understanding part of your brain. Scientific fact. Look it up. Beer also causes men to say I love you to other men. They are connected.
4. If you had a beer, this step will be much easier, but if not, still possible, but a little more difficult. Try to think about what insecurity, fear, or need of support is at the heart of your woman’s new rule change. If it is insecurity, give her a hug, and no matter what the issue is, tell her that you will always be there for her. If it is fear, look her in the eyes and tell her that everything is going to be alright. If it is support, just listen and give her a big l’ hug and say I got your back.
Here is the crazy part, and if you are a male, you will definitely recognize this as crazy. If you successfully complete step four, it will solve the problem, no matter what the problem is. WHAT!?!?!? That’s right. But I know what you are thinking, Brett, step 4 doesn’t address or solve the problem. You are right. Unfortunately, you are dealing with a species that does not deal in logic, and that was your first mistake.
Is it mind reading? Of course, not, but she will think it is and that is all that matters. Your welcome.
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When someone says, “Hey. How are you doing?” What they are really saying is “Hello”. This is at least true in the US. I don’t know when this happened, but it is true. No one really wants to know how the other person is doing, which is sad. If you don’t believe me, the next time someone asks you how you are doing, actually tell them. And not a one word answer, but give them the details of how you are doing. Watch how quickly their facial expression changes and they change the subject. At least that is what I do. Maybe it’s just me. I’m just sayin …
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