Why are Men so DUMB!??!!!?

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Mindi

Cathlete
My BF asked me what I wanted for my Bday in December and I said I'd like for you to buy me the new Intensity Cathe series on DVD. I showed him online here what I wanted and he's like WHY do you WANT those?? You already have 100 workout videos and DVDS!!! I tried to explain my NEED for them....the NEED for the variety and choice..but he doesn't GET IT! GRRRR

Guess I'll just get them myself! Hmmp!

MEN! :)
 
Hi Mindi,

My DH is exactly the same, his favourite line is, 'do you really need any more ?' AAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
He especially likes to say this when it comes to my OPI nail polish addiction (I own about 50 shades !)

I can sympathise !

Anna :)
 
Isn't it awful Anna? Yet at the same time, he NEEDS 20 different hammers or drills or some other weird tools, but can't figure out that WE need our tools too!

LOL
 
Don't feel bad. My husband is really excited about what he's getting me for our 14th anniversary. It's a "practical" gift. His words. I just know it's one of those dust mops that are electircally charged to pick up dust. He has house work hang ups and I fight a losing battle with 3 kids, two cats and a husband who thinks he's neat but really isn't.

Should I fein pleasure? Oh, thank you, honey, it's just what I wanted! Or, why don't you stick it where the sun don't shine, love bug!

Men, can't live with em, can't shoot em!:)





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I don't know. I got the e-mail telling us when the pre-sale is going to end. Sent it to my DH at work & "hinted" that he could always buy a money order so it would be a "surprise." He told me to just order them & have them shipped to him at work, so I would still be "surprised." God, I am one lucky lady!

Oh wait, I just bought some new eye shadow & moisturizer. That he doesn't get! Calls it fluff. Doesn't he understand that I need this stuff to look good for him?

MEN!
 
Dear Sweet Mindi,

If they weren't dumb, the self-help book industry would go out of business!
Seriously, I teach aerobics and play tennis and run (all of which require different shoes). After 6 months I will switch shoes and he always says "but you have shoes already. And they're still new" BUT he buys new running shoes (and he doesn't even run -just wears them around) about once every 3 months?!?
And I second that comment about how men think they're neat when they aren't. And do your men leave a pile of clothes on their side of the bed? I hate that!
Cari
 
I told my DH that I DO NOT want any more jewelry for Christmas! Don't get me wrong, I love the stuff, but in 5 years of marriage I have received more jewelry than I had in all my previous years of life. I don't have enough days to wear it all, and as a nurse I don't wear too much to work because of the "bugs" and those patients who will snatch at anything. He loves gems, therefore he always gets me jewelry. I gave the broadest hints I could about the new DVDs and also told my girls to coach him, but you know what? I bet I'll have several little jewelry boxes under that tree and I'll end up ordering the DVDs for myself later. Guess it could be worse, huh? They really don't get the picture where Cathe and our work outs are concerned. Gotta love 'em though!
Lynn
 
My husband bought the tapes for me because he likes to watch them. LOL. He thinks Cathe is good looking and likes Rhonda too.
 
OUCH!!!

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Oct-19-02 AT 01:45PM (Est)[/font][p]You ladies can be pretty brutal at times! LOL! For every story a woman has concerning her significant other, there's an equal story being told by some guy somewhere about his wife/gf. For instance.......nah, I will leave that one alone!! ;-)
You know, I have seen the behaviors described here in women too. I think rather than being a gender thing it's more a case of where a person, regardless of gender, just needs an attitude adjustment. Just my opinion.
Trevor :-jumpy
GO 24!!
 
RE: OUCH!!!

LOL Trevor! You're absolutely right! I know men moan about their women as much as we moan about them. Its part of the deal I guess. :)

He thinks I'm nuts and I think he's nuts, yet we love each other. *S* Cept of course when I find his dirty underwear on the FLOOR in the bathroom OR he decides that I should have a gift I 'need' rather than one I want! And I want the Cathe DVDS!! WAH!

LOL this is why I work, so I can buy what I want and its none of his biz. :)
 
give him some credit

Maybe your guy wants to select something which he thinks is more romantic? Just a thought.

Trevor made a good point about broad generalizations based on gender. They're almost always unfair.

Though I think many wives have had to let their spouses know that power tools (household stuff) doesn't push their hot button. My guy knows not to do it, but he doesn't understand why it's unacceptable!

Debra
 
Trevors right here guys...never start complaining about dh's. It leads to bad attitudes, although my dh doesn't exactly understand my Cathe addiction, he knows that I am sooooo happy when I get done working out in the morning and that usually sticks for the day. He watches our five little ones and makes breakfast so I can do this and I sure appreciate it. Just keep loving and encouraging that guy and he might just come around....just a thought. :) :) :) :) :)

Briee
 
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Oct-19-02 AT 07:24PM (Est)[/font][p]I received a postcard today regarding the pre-sale. I showed my husband and said..."I really don't need these yet but I hate to miss the good prices" (picture long face here). He said, "Why don't you go ahead and order them?" He got a big smooch for that. It's not like I need his approval but it does help ease the guilt feelings and having to sneak packages in from the mail to avoid the rolling eyes.

So sometimes just when you least expect it they can also be sweethearts! :) :) :)

(I'll just assume its also ok to order the DVD 12pk so I can get free shipping :) :))
 
RE: OUCH!!!

I'll jump in to your defense, Trevor, and agree with you. It's NOT a gender thing, it's a "consideration" thing. This sounds like a good topic for Dr. Phil, right?

The significant other in my life is VERY considerate, I DO appreciate him, and let him know that.

Just Do It! :)
 
This is so funny! Last night I told my husband to come in the computer room so I could show him what I wanted for Christmas. When I went to this website and Cathe's picture (S&H) popped up he said, "I would like THAT for Christmas!!" (men..)

BTW - I want the CTX series on DVD. He told me to write it down. Can't wait for Christams!!!

Amy
 
He ASKED you, remember?

Mindi,
He asked you what you wanted and you told him. Simple. So, if you don't really have a choice, why does he ask? If my husband asked me what I wanted and I told him and he ignored my request, I'd let him know that he could just quit wasting my time with stupid questions and just go out and get me what HE wanted me to have. Fortunately, my husband is generous to a fault. He gets me what I want and more. He's just a great guy. But, he doesn't ask if my opinion doesn't really count.
Amy
 
RE: He ASKED you, remember?

Amy, just had to comment that I loved your profile, inspires me to do the same!!!! Keep making a difference - go go girl.

Briee
 
RE: He ASKED you, remember?

Amy I think that for some bizarre reason, he was hoping that I'd ask for some attachment that works w/his new Bobcat, a piece of equipment that's like a mini-bulldozer..you seem everywhere. LOL

Gotta love em!
 
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