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Talk about a very appropriate topic, Men Living with their Mamas on Mother’s Day . I was perusing my current GLAMOUR magazine issue(Salma Hayek in the cover), and I stumbled upon an article about whether a Woman should date a Man who still lives with his Mom.

Did you know that in Italy, Men who live with their Moms is prevalent. The rents are so high yet not enough job to pass around so they go back to where Mama is. It is such a problem that the government stepped up by proposing a tax break for such Men.

Here is the US if a Man still has the same address since grade school, it’s almost like a plague. Some Women stay away from men like this. You’d be surprised to know that this issue is more cultural. In the Philippines, it’s not uncommon for grown Men to live with their parents. Even after college and they’re already making money of their own. Oh yes, some Filipino Men may talk the talk, walk the walk, cute and all, but beware coz Mama’s house is still where they sleep, eat and live. Most of them even move their families later on in life. One huge happy family. See, this is shun upon in the American culture but not in the Philippines or some other countries. It’s pretty much a tradition. Somehow.

If you’re still living with your Mama, not that it’s any of our business, heh, you might want to think of the future soon. Unless of course you’re caring for an ill Mother or you’re setting up something huge for the future, I think it’s time to have your own space, own room that never once had a car bed, yah know, grown up stuff. That is if you want to start dating of course. Not all Women like to share their space with a possible mother-in-law. Especially after you said I Do. Besides, the feeling of having your own place is awesome. Save Mama’s house for special occasions

Hey, just a thought . To be fair, would you date a Woman who still lives with her parents?

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1. Ask her to dance.

*Eh, sure it would be nice. Like at a wedding or under the moonlight. My husband has done the latter.

2. On windy days, brush wayward strands of hair from her eyes and mouth.

*On windy days, you should walk as fast as you can to get inside so you’re hair wouldn’t be in your eyes and mouth.

3. When she’s coming down the street, across the room, or up the stairs to meet you, walk towards her as soon as you see her.

*Unless my man is going to help me out picking up toys off of the floor, he should stay where he is.

4. Kiss her between her shoulder blades when she turns her back to you to go to sleep.

*I prefer spooning myself.

5. Put your arm around her when you introduce her to your friends and family.

*This is nice in the beginning of a relationship. I give MH that.

6. Grasp her hand when a scantily dressed, beautiful woman walks by.

*Well, good luck with that.

7. Call her when you’re feeling sad.

*Err, shouldn’t he be calling you anyway?

8. Kiss her eyelids.

*Make sure you’re not wearing 10 applications of mascara. Ti’s just fair eh?

9. Ask to see a picture of her when she was a child.

*Again, this is nice in the beginning of a relationship.

10. Wash her from head to toe in the shower.

*Ask him to do it for you. Men won’t know what you want if you don’t tell them. They’re not psychics.

11. If she’s crying on the phone, go over to her place. Immediately.

*I hope he brings food. Like ice cream or chocolate.

12. Stand her naked on a sturdy chair and lick between her legs.

*Hey whatever tickles your fancy

13. Occasionally call her by her first and middle names.

*Why? Are you a child being punished? Although my husband has done when I’m having ditzy-duh moments

14. Buy her your favourite rock album of all time on vinyl.

*Let’s hope he finds it on EBAY.

15. Order coffee for her, remembering exactly how she likes it.

*Yeah, your man should know how you take your coffee. If he doesn’t then let him know how you want it.

16. Undress her and put her to bed when she falls asleep in the car.

*Well I hope he remembers to take the kids inside first. If you have kids of course

17. Mention your upcoming anniversary before she does.

*Again, good luck with that.

18. Send her something in the mail. Anything.

*Anything? What if it’s a credit card bill?

19. When she’s feeling insecure, stare into her eyes and tell her there is no-one in the world who could be as right for you as she is.

*We’re all insecure. If he has to do this over and over again, then it’s time to see Dr. Phil or Oprah.

20. Call her just before you get on the plane.

*This is mandatory, or a habit when it come to being in a relationship/marriage. This should be ingrained on any Men’s brain.

21. Pick her clothes up off the floor.

*He can’t even pick up his own socks, what makes you think he’ll pick up your clothes?

22. Try desperately to make her laugh when she’s feeling down.

*Geez, why is there so many things on this list about her being sad? Get some prozac already.

23. Take her to see your favourite sport live. Pay more attention to her than to the game.

*LOL, you’re freaking kidding me? If you expect your Man to “Pay more attention to you” while watching sports, you’re shit out of luck. Give the guy a break.

24. Touch her arm when you leave the table to go to the bathroom. Touch her again when you come back.

*Excuse me while I bang my head. Touch me why? Well let’s hope he washed his hands.

25. Shave just before you see her. She’ll notice.

*Men should shave anyway. Well unless they prefer not to. If they do, it’s probably part of their grooming process. Don’t take credit for it. “Ohh he did it for me”. Get a life lady.

26. Hug her when she gets jealous. Hug her hard.

*How about this, how about not make her jealous period. But good luck guys, heh.

27. Worship her breasts.

*I hate to break it to any ladies waiting for this to happen but MEN LIKE BREASTS. Period. Your breasts, celebrity breasts, any breasts on the magazines, models, MEN LOVE BREASTS. It’s not necessary for them to worship your breasts. They already do. For crying out loud.

28. Give her jewelry.

*I’ll give MH that too.

29. Hand her two towels when she gets out of the shower. (The second one is for her hair.)

*Please tell me you’re kidding. Needy enough?

30. Ask her specific questions about her work.

*Not too much. If she wants to talk about her work, she will. Trust me.

31. Keep her favourite cereal on hand.

*cook her breakfast instead. A more romantic gesture.

32. In the middle of a conversation, tell her you love her.

*Hmmm, Aren’t Men supposed to listen?

33. Send her very expensive flowers when you screw up.

*Not to expensive. And not only when you screw up. It should be anytime.

34. Take her to a cabin with a fireplace. Build her a fire.

*Yeah coz you know, she might break her nails building a fire for herself *sarcastic*. Men will do it anyway. Stop taking credit for everything.

35. Moan her name when she goes down on you.

*LOL, good luck with that. Just because you’re loud, don’t expect your Man to be loud as well.

36. Read her a story when it’s her turn to drive during a long road trip.

*Where in the planet do these women live?

37. Offer to fix something at her place that you realize is broken.

*Sure why not, make sure you actually know what you’re doing. If you’re not a handy man, point her to the Yellow book.

38. Notice when she’s wearing something new.

*I give MH that too.

39. Make love to her standing up, against a wall.

*I give MH that too. Let’s hope there’s an empty wall in your house. No picture frames and all that house stuff.

40. Kiss her hand in front of your most die-hard bachelor buddies.

*Or just show off her ring, I don’t know. Whatever makes her feel good about herself in front of your buddies, geez

41. If she’s too stressed to want sex…
a. Run a bath for her.
b. Give her a full-body massage.
c. Ask if she wants to wrestle.

If she’s too stressed to have sex, chances are she wouldn’t feel like wrestling, but the bath and massage sounds good.

These are all sooo romantic, in an ideal world. Yes, it would be nice but let’s not kid ourselves here. Men need a break once in a while. They’re doing everything they could to make their partner’s happy. Some things are just natural, it shouldn’t be taken against them. They’re not Superman after all. And even Superman needs help sometimes….

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Dissect your best clothes
Find out the reasons why you like wearing a particular pair of jeans or blazer. With the help of a trusted tailor, write down the characteristics of each item. The next time you go shopping, try to remember those reasons.

Never be trendy
I agree. You must learn and know your style, then cultivate it.

Own 3 Tees
Well at least 3 in my opinion. Pick dark colors like gray, navy and maroon. Each look great as is or as undershirts for a blazer or a jacket.

Visit Men’s Health website to read through all the list on How To Dress Like a Big Boy She Wants You To Be .

*Image, Men’s Health.

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Go when your head is right
Be mentally alert and inwardly serene.

Go Alone
It’s annoying to have someone beside you constatnly saying, “hey, look at that”.Make an effort to cross a border, on foot if possible
It’s quite a revelation to be at the place where 2 countries never meet.

Bring a bag you can carry onto a plane and lug for about a mile without effort
In lieu of a backpack, bring a duffel bag instead. Unless it’s a hiking trip of course. Locals don’t carry backpacks. You don’t want to stand out and be typecasted.

Bring the right clothes– old but not ragged
Don’t wear shorts in a country where Men wear trousers. No jewelries either. A cheap watch will suffice.

Bring a basic medical kit that suits the conditions
Prepare for malaria, snake and insect bites. Don’t forget sunburns either. Antibiotics are a great idea.

A detailed map of the place you’re headed is essential
A notebook and pen are imperative also. Paperback novel that you can easily give away is good as well

Carry US dollars
Small bills of course

Once you arrive, travel on the ground as much as possible
Avoid planes even if they will save you time.

Don’t bring cellphones or any electronics. Except for a shortwave radio
Cameras are a nuisance and mental distraction. A disposable one might be better.

*Men’s Health Magazine, September 2007 Issue
*istockphoto

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WATCH YOUR WORKOUTS
It’s common knowledge, when you exercise, you sweat. Therefore exposing your skin to salt water which in turn breaks down the skin’s defense which will then allow ultraviolet light and pollutants reaching your skin cells. To eliminate 80% of UVB penetration, try working out indoors. If you prefer outdoors, try doing it before 10am or after 4pm.

CHECK THE BACK OF THE BOTTLE
Prescribed cortisones and many moisturizers and cleansers as well contain an ingredient called Propylene glycol. This particular ingredient can irritate the skin which also causes inflammation. So check the labels.

SAY NO TO PROCESSED FOODS
If your diet intake is high in white flour and sugar which both create so-called glycation reactions between molecules in the skin. This reaction binds collage and lessens elasticity hence the skin being susceptible to fracture.

SIMMER DOWN
Histamines is a compound released by having emotional stress which causes inflammation and also disrupts the matrix of skin cells. So calm down, and in order to do that, make your wife happy all the time coz a Happy Wife is a happy household and a happy life is a happy husband. That’s how the cycle of life goes .

*SOURCE: Men’s Health Magazine September 2007 Issue

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