THE OFFICIAL RELATIONSHIP RULE BOOK

[Mayo Finch]

Some of us are complete dumbasses when it comes to relationships. Others can use a refresher. So, here it is, THE OFFICIAL UNIVERSAL RELATIONSHIP RULEBOOK.
(Please feel free to add your rules or discuss the merits of other peoples rules)

#1 be polite and use your manners

[bgrade]

Passive aggressive is never the correct strategy.

[Chakra]

Don't date rave sluts

[yewzer]

Be good in the sack

[dj plantlife]

toilet seat down. unless you are a gay male...

[kizat]

#1 be polite and use your manners

Seriously. Manners will get you a long way in life in general.

***

No Lies. Once you start, you can't stop, and if the relationship goes anywhere, you dont want to have to back peddle. Just be upfront and honest. You're not as scary as you think you are.

[akyouser.oner]

If you fuck my friend and I have to find out from other people, then you lie about it.... I'll fucking kill you dead.

edit: I'm not bitter at all :D

[kizat]

toilet seat down. unless you are a gay male...

Also, can you come to my house and teach my 13 year old step son this? Thx.

[Cethe]

toilet seat down. unless you are a gay male...

i'm gonna disagree with ya here.
i think EVERYONE should not only put the seat down, but also the lid.

then EVERY person, EVERY time, has to do something before they can use the toilet.

(thankfully my wife agrees with this.)


my rule: clear, honest communication.

don't sweat the small stuff

[dj plantlife]

yeah... i'm all for seat and lid every time. actually seat and lid also keep in the stench. i was just being realistic for the masses.

[ViennaSt]

~*~*~*~*~It's rad when you are a bi chick and with a dude and both can just sort of pursue other chicks together...sorta takes that whole tension you may get from having to be monogamous out of the picture. not that monogamy is that hard, just makes it sorta fun when you have the aforementioned arrangement ;)~*~*~*~*~

~*~*~*~*~It also helps if you are soulmates*~*~*~*~

Also, I learned this next one from Dexter and it relate to the soulmate thing...there was this episode where he was going to kill two married murderers and he asked them, "how do you do it, how do you guys love eachother?" And they responded with, "We share the same dreams." I think that THAT really does help. So when I think of soulmates I think of people who agree upon what things out there that feed their soul. If the same food satisfies both your appetites then you both won't go hungry for somethin else and will always be happy to share the meal together.

~*~*~*~Also... communication. That's just textbook though.~*~*~*~

...

I can't believe dudes don't say this more often but isn't it annoying when you have to go through the trouble of lifting the toilet seat up everytime ... haha. Naw I think everything including the lid is the right rule as Cethe mentioned

[DangerRanger]

sometimes even if you know you're right it's better to be wrong...

[Kosmicdog]

Also, can you come to my house and teach my 13 year old step son this? Thx.

hey I was supposed to buy some candybars or some shit from him. He never texted me back.

[Kosmicdog]

~*~*~*~*~It's rad when you are a bi chick and with a dude and both can just sort of pursue other chicks together...

lucky. fucking. bastard.

[Fender]

-If you don't even like yourself, why would someone of the opposite sex? Don't be ashamed or apologize for who you are.

-Dating someone should always make your life better, not harder. People who affect you and your attitude negatively don't deserve the effort. You don't exist to be your partner's emotional punching bag.

-Having an unfettering positive outlook is one of the most attractive things to mature members of the opposite sex.

-Real "nice guys" don't expect to be rewarded for the nice things they do, but refuse to be taken advantage of.

[ViennaSt]

-If you don't even like yourself, why would someone of the opposite sex? Don't be ashamed or apologize for who you are.

-Dating someone should always make your life better, not harder. People who affect you and your attitude negatively don't deserve the effort. You don't exist to be your partner's emotional punching bag.

-Having an unfettering positive outlook is one of the most attractive things to mature members of the opposite sex.

-Real "nice guys" don't expect to be rewarded for the nice things they do, but refuse to be taken advantage of.

I really like this list.

[Chakra]

~*~*~*~*~It's rad when you are a bi chick and with a dude and both can just sort of pursue other chicks together

I personally can't be involved with more than one person at a time and would feel weird doing so. Any advice :3 ?

[ViennaSt]

I personally can't be involved with more than one person at a time and would feel weird doing so. Any advice :3 ?

Well you just gotta open up your heart <3

lol naw kidding, it's not for everyone.

It's not like I have ever done that before. But I've never been in a relationship like this one before. You really gotta be in a secure ass relationship and have this deep seeded mutual understanding about it.


It wouldn't work out if I was jealous by him lookin other girls that way or if I was worried that he'd want me less by wanting someone else. Idk I think it's hot...I guess I'm weird. I do the same damn thing, glad he doesn't get jealous. But I don't look at other dudes that way at all...mental shutdown in that department.

... so you wanted advice?

On how not to feel weird about wanting two people at the same time? Like I said maybe you only feel weird cause of the potential damage it would do to your mate...but hell if your mate is all bouty bout it! then well it makes it easier.

[kizat]

hey I was supposed to buy some candybars or some shit from him. He never texted me back.

ooh? I had no idea otherwise I would have been all over that. He ended up selling 15.5 lbs of fudge. Third best in his whole group :D

Next fundraiser, I'll letcha know about and I wont leave you hanging. lol.

[DragonKatt]

toilet seat down. unless you are a gay male...

Also, clean the toilets if you make a mess.

[Cethe]

oh and for married/living together couples: you have to have a maid, or almost identical "mess threshold"

[DragonKatt]

Don't be too afraid of getting hurt, because in the end it will only hurt you more.

[fuerve]

Oh man, here's a thread.

My two pieces of advice for anybody in a marriage or long-term relationship:
1) Flip the other person just enough shit to keep them on their toes, and expect the same in return. There's no room in a partnership for complacency and this prevents that like brushing your teeth prevents cavities.
2) Be soft-spoken and put up with the other person's little shit as much as they need you to, but as soon as their shit starts stepping over the line and demanding an unfair amount of compromise, flip out a little and show them that you're not a doormat.

[Trippzz]

Be upfront with what you want from the relationship.

[NeOmega]

If it's your girlfriend's 21st birthday, do not take her to the Pacific Science Center to start things off.

[Fender]

I really like this list.

Thanks, I had to learn a lot of those the hard way.

The first one can also apply to when you are trying to get hired. If you wouldn't hire yourself, why would someone else. Its all about being comfortable with who you are and what you have to offer.

[fuerve]

If it's your girlfriend's 21st birthday, do not take her to the Pacific Science Center to start things off.

Really? That's sad.

[St. Earl]

Oh man, here's a thread.

My two pieces of advice for anybody in a marriage or long-term relationship:
1) Flip the other person just enough shit to keep them on their toes, and expect the same in return. There's no room in a partnership for complacency and this prevents that like brushing your teeth prevents cavities.
2) Be soft-spoken and put up with the other person's little shit as much as they need you to, but as soon as their shit starts stepping over the line and demanding an unfair amount of compromise, flip out a little and show them that you're not a doormat.


thank you, lucas.
i wanted to reply.
but you said exactly what i feel on this topic.

i let most everything pass.
when i put up a fight, esther knows i am sincere.

oh. and i just mooned her a few minutes ago.

[NeOmega]

Really? That's sad.

Luckily, I followed Yewzer's rule well.

[NeOmega]

don't sweat the small stuff

toilet seat lids are the small stuff.

[St. Earl]

toilet seat lids are the small stuff.

which is exactly why you don't sweat it, and put it down every time.

hmmm. be pro-active.
if you don't want your stuff "put away" ( i..e "where the fuck is my ------.) then secure it properly against the feminine element of rearrangement.

omg. my ex g/f got rid of my rags for cleaning my bike.
when i asked her where they were, she said "but they were rags". to which i replied, "exactly!"

[NeOmega]

which is exactly why you don't sweat it, and put it down every time.

meh, it was never an issue.

[bgrade]

Don't talk too much about your ex.

Don't try and pretend that you never fart. I have known people who have dated for years and never fart in front of the other. Girls especially seem to do this. Just let it rip. No dutch ovens though.

[James Capricorn]

Be a generous lover.

[DragonKatt]

Don't try and pretend that you never fart. I have known people who have dated for years and never fart in front of the other. Girls especially seem to do this. Just let it rip. No dutch ovens though.


...Which reminds me...

You HAVE to be able to laugh during sex. Don't let a fart, bonk on the head, a tumble off the bed bother you! You should always be able to laugh and have fun! :D

[dj plantlife]

meh, it was never an issue.

was... past tense... interesting. trust me, when a girl falls in the toilet at 4 in the morning, you don't want to be the one who left it up.

[SkyElectric]

Why do I click on these topics, I never read this shit.

[fuerve]

was... past tense... interesting. trust me, when a girl falls in the toilet at 4 in the morning, you don't want to be the one who left it up.

Hahaha hell yeah I do.

[quickster]

buy her corn dogs n sheeit.
let her borrow your bus pass.
Wear Diamonds.
Talk and quote famous rap lines

[HexRei]

poop with the door closed for at least a year dude.

[Hollywood]

Relationship adivce.....


Oral is a two way street..


but never

go ass to mouth.

[bsweet]

poop with the door closed for at least a year dude.

On the bathroom tip: Never barge into the bathroom with a scowl on your face when the door is closed and the fan is on. This is a deal breaker.

[Hollywood]

remember to flush!

[Andromeda.]

double flush if you're prone to mud butt!

[Yoshi]

Choose your battles! Sometimes half the shit you argue over isn't even worth the stress, and you realize you could have talked it out :0

[Hollywood]

just let it go.

[IrisSilverMoon]

be differentiated.

;)

[BobbyRitalin]

if you're woken up at four in the morning with the urge to say "i love you", say it :) because it's nice to hear

[IrisSilverMoon]

if you're woken up at four in the morning with the urge to say "i love you", say it :) because it's nice to hear

yes, but not if you wake up your SO. Leigh texted me from a conference at 2am one morning to say that. Sweet, but I DO NOT LIKE TO BE WOKEN UP.

LOL.

[BobbyRitalin]

i like it, especially when curled up in bed.

[BobbyRitalin]

oh yeah, and share your dreams together

[MOKSHA]

oh yeah, and share your dreams together

teamwork makes the dream work.

[TSE]

What!? No knife fights between the sexes?
Thread is no fun :(

[NeOmega]

What!? No knife fights between the sexes?
Thread is no fun :(

roses and a bottle of jack D are a great way to say "sorry about those black eyes"

[St. Earl]

On the bathroom tip: Never barge into the bathroom with a scowl on your face when the door is closed and the fan is on. This is a deal breaker.

i just remembered why this is funny.

[BobbyRitalin]

What!? No knife fights between the sexes?
Thread is no fun :(

my buddies ex-wife stabbed him in the hand with a butchers knife one time. left a gnarly scar.

[dislocatedlogic]

my buddies ex-wife stabbed him in the hand with a butchers knife one time. left a gnarly scar.
What color roses did he get?

[BobbyRitalin]

i think he got her divorce papers after that.

[takidora]

Don't ask something of your significant other that you wouldn't do yourself

[DragonKatt]

Don't get your girlfriend a crappy $20 DS game for Christmas and spend over $250 on Warhammer 40k things right in front of her before joining the Army and going away for 6 months.

[Cethe]

how about just don't spend $250 on warhammer crap....

<big gamer nerd, but HATE the "you gotta buy more shit to play this" type of games

[DragonKatt]

how about just don't spend $250 on warhammer crap....

<big gamer nerd, but HATE the "you gotta buy more shit to play this" type of games

I didn't really mind the fact that he played that game...it was just that he could have gotten me something nice for christmas before he booked his ass to the military...but no. How much more obvious does "I want earrings for Christmas" get?

[St. Earl]

I didn't really mind the fact that he played that game...it was just that he could have gotten me something nice for christmas before he booked his ass to the military...but no. How much more obvious does "I want earrings for Christmas" get?

earrings are an easy buy too.:cool:

i've gotten nice silver and amethyst ones etc... for esther.
but her favorites were $6 brass looking leaf ones i got for her at the gold door in portland.

[DragonKatt]

earrings are an easy buy too.:cool:

i've gotten nice silver and amethyst ones etc... for esther.
but her favorites were $6 brass looking leaf ones i got for her at the gold door in portland.

I can only wear gold, otherwise my ears become a painful mess.

[St. Earl]

pretty sure the through the ear parts weren't brass.:p
i always like shopping for earrings for her.

[Justincredible]

I believe in love, and that's all you really need.

[Cethe]

all we need is love
love is all we need...


love is all we need.

/jon lennon

[DragonKatt]

It is better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all.

The best feeling is to love and be loved in return.

[St. Earl]

The best feeling is to love and be loved in return.

i thought it was not having to wear a condom.

silly me.

[DragonKatt]

i thought it was not having to wear a condom.

silly me.

I'm a chick, so there isn't much of a difference for me. Also, some condoms are fun. =)

[St. Earl]

like i care. :D

[DragonKatt]

like i care. :D

I'm sure you do. ;)

[bsweet]

I'm a chick, so there isn't much of a difference for me.

I'm a chick and I notice a difference between no rubber vs rubber. Its a bit more titillating when its skin on skin. :o

Errheermmm.....

[yewzer]

I am surprised no one has said:

Always wear a condom when you cheat.

FO SHEEZ RULES TO LIVE BY CUZ!

[DragonKatt]

I am surprised no one has said:

Always wear a condom when you cheat.

FO SHEEZ RULES TO LIVE BY CUZ!

Or not to get caught.

But hell, if you are going to cheat you may as well look for a partner who is open to an open relationship...it gets rid of a lot of drama (unless that is what gets a person's socks off).

[yewzer]

Or not to get caught.

But hell, if you are going to cheat you may as well look for a partner who is open to an open relationship...it gets rid of a lot of drama (unless that is what gets a person's socks off).

not get caught is the goal, but an open relationship is preferable. And if you do cheat, don't fuck tell no one dog. The best kept secret is one that no one knows.

on the other hand, there was a few years where I preferred to "date" women that were in closed relationships. Perfect for me and my fucked up sense of attachment.

[yewzer]

oh yeah, one more:

If you turn to the internet for advice, you are already fail.

<3
YEWZ

[Andromeda.]

all we need is love
love is all we need...


love is all we need.

/jon lennon

it's 'you' not 'we'

Or not to get caught.

i think by the condom thing he meant not catching STDs and shit. no better way to get caught than bringing home hepatitis to your sweetie eh?

[DragonKatt]

it's 'you' not 'we'



i think by the condom thing he meant not catching STDs and shit. no better way to get caught than bringing home hepatitis to your sweetie eh?

But that would mean you would get caught le*gasp*! XD

[Hollywood]

oh yeah, and share your dreams together

^this

You should always back the dreams of your S.O no matter how stupid or retarded they are....

your dreams are what gets you out of bed in the morning..moves you through your day..

don't step on some ones dreams....reassure them when they fail in their pursuit in their goal. Don't EVER let them be upset/frustrated/down it is your job to lift their spirts and never crush them.

with that..

change

you should never "change" anyone....or want them to change...if you do, you have a problem because it wont work.

the reason you got with them in the first place is because that's who they are....

why wouldyou want anyone to be different then the person you fell in love with. This includes hobbies, recreation, habbits(unless it's for postive health choices like smoking cigs or working out).

[fuerve]

I'm going to go ahead and do some disambiguation here. "Dreams," in the sense to which they appear to be referred in this thread, are a person's ambitions, goals and so forth. One should always attempt to nurture or encourage those sorts of dreams in one's partner.

On the other hand, "dreams," those funny little movies that play in your head while you sleep, are the most boring fucking thing ever and please don't tell me about them in minute detail every time you wake up.

[Zilla]

i heard that women fail thinking they can change the man

men fail thinking the women will stay the same

[Andromeda.]

are you calling me fat?

[Hollywood]

nope just yo VAGINA!

[Hollywood]

On the other hand, "dreams," those funny little movies that play in your head while you sleep, are the most boring fucking thing ever and please don't tell me about them in minute detail every time you wake up.

lol

with my wife being prego i'm actually really digging the dreams she's having. They all sound crazy and I'm super jealous of them.

[quickster]

Don't over-analyze me. I DONT LIKE IT!

I am the most straight forward honest motherfucker you will ever meet, but I like my privacy. What you see is what you get, and there probably isn't anything more then that, unless I want you to see it. Prying is the easiest way to lose my interest with the quickness.

[Kohei]

nope just yo VAGINA!

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/Sean_Alert/you-gonna-get-repped.jpg

[takidora]

i gotta say that you need more than love.

[DragonKatt]

i gotta say that you need more than love.

Stability is always nice. <3

[More Wise]

If your family is fucking crazy, do not expect the significant other to think they are even remotely close to normal.

If you are fucking crazy, just go do some crazy ass shit like jump off a bridge and dont drag someone else into your crazy shit.

[takidora]

Stability is always nice. <3

Stability, patience, thoughtfulness, and sometimes calling you on BS when it needs to be done. Just to name a few.

[bgrade]

If your significant other is not into NWT, don't spend a lot of time talking about NWT drama. She will think you are a dork and wonder why you spend so much time here. Especially don't try to explain the rep system. Very embarrassing. I just say that I am looking at porn.

[LGOptimistT]

I'm a chick and I notice a difference between no rubber vs rubber. Its a bit more titillating when its skin on skin. :o

Errheermmm.....

god this just made my stomach tingleeeeeee ;):D:cool::rolleyes::confused:
alldem emotions are being felt.

[DjBear_PDX]

Don't attempt to always be right

[platinum]

Don't attempt to always be right

What if it just happens?

[DjBear_PDX]

What if it just happens?

Then your name is Bear

[quickster]

If your significant other is not into NWT, don't spend a lot of time talking about NWT drama. She will think you are a dork and wonder why you spend so much time here. Especially don't try to explain the rep system. Very embarrassing. I just say that I am looking at porn.

I read some of the shit we talk on here all the time. She always has a good laugh. *shrugs*