The Rules from the Male Side

We always hear “the rules” from the female side. Now, here are the rules from the male perspective. Take note: all rules are numbered “1” on purpose—they’re equally important!


  1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
    If it’s up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. No complaints, please.
  2. Birthdays, Valentines, and Anniversaries aren’t treasure hunts.
    Don’t make them quests for the “perfect present” year after year.
  3. Sometimes, we’re not thinking about you.
    It’s nothing personal. Live with it.
  4. Sunday = Sports.
    It’s like the full moon or the changing tides—just let it be.
  5. Shopping is not a sport.
    No, we’ll never think of it that way.
  6. Crying is blackmail.
    Enough said.
  7. Ask for what you want.
    Hints—subtle, strong, or obvious—do not work. Just say it.
  8. We don’t remember dates.
    Use a calendar. Reminders are appreciated.
  9. Most guys own three pairs of shoes—tops.
    Don’t expect us to pick the right pair out of your thirty options.
  10. “Yes” and “No” are perfectly acceptable answers.
    Simple is better.
  11. Come to us with problems only if you want solutions.
    That’s what we do. Call your girlfriends for sympathy.
  12. Comments have an expiration date.
    Anything we said more than seven days ago is invalid in an argument.
  13. If you won’t dress like Victoria’s Secret models…
    Don’t expect us to act like soap opera stars.
  14. If you ask if you’re fat…
    You probably are. We’re not answering that.
  15. If what we said can be interpreted two ways…
    We meant the non-offensive version.
  16. Let us ogle.
    We’re going to look anyway—it’s genetic.
  17. Ask or tell, but not both.
    If you know how to do it better, just do it yourself.
  18. We don’t need directions.
    Columbus didn’t, and neither do we.
  19. Men see only 16 colors (like Windows default).
    Peach is a fruit. Pumpkin is a fruit. Mauve? No idea.
  20. If it itches, we will scratch it.
    Nature calls.
  21. We are not mind readers.
    Our inability doesn’t mean we don’t care.
  22. If we ask what’s wrong and you say “nothing”…
    We’ll assume you mean it—don’t trap us.
  23. When it’s time to go out…
    Whatever you wear is fine. Really.
  24. You have enough clothes.
  25. You have too many shoes.

Final Note:
These rules aren’t meant to offend—just to offer some insight into how guys think. Take them with a smile! 😎

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