Question:
Shower your partner with....
Answer:
soap and water.
That's where you all come in. Want to have fun? Want to help me out? Feel free to provide answers to any or all of the following questions. They can be serious, of course, but for me the funnier the better. I may just use some of the answers in the end.
1. The best way to keep a man/woman happy is:
2. What was the most surprising advice that actually worked for your marriage/relationship?
3. Never go to bed(not angry, please!):
4. Best advice about inlaws & parents:
5. Three things to make sure you always tell each other are:
6. The biggest trick to marriage is:
7. Tip for keeping things spiced-up:
8. Best marriage advice/wisdom:
9. Never hesitate to spend money on: (I probably shouldn't write MacBook, should I?)
10. Best travel tip for two:
11. Best negotiation technique:
12. Three most important words (other than "I love you"):
I took some out, the ones that required personal answers about the bride. I think I can handle those.
* - Although it may sound otherwise, I really do like the bride. She's a lovely, lovely girl who I've known since high school and have many memories with. I'm incredibly happy for her and excited about the wedding, which I know will be fantastic. I'm just not so great when it comes to relationship advice.
11 comments:
1. Television boxsets.
2. "Don't always carry a knife and say things like 'I'll cut you' to the other person"
3. On a train track
4. They invariably will hate you.
5. a. I spent all our money on vitamins.
b. Your hair looks terrible.
c. I'm going to Peru, don't wait up.
6. Sawing the lady in half.
7. Always be on thyme. (Instant rimshot dot com)
8. It's not as good as winning an arm-wrestling match.
9. Food
10. Go to different places.
11. see 'The Negotiator' with Kevin Spacey and SLJ.
12. "I am Spartacus".
Sorry these aren't quite as hilarious as Samir's ;) They'll be more along the lines of real marriage advice simply cause it's what I've been living for almost 2 years now ;)
1. The best way to keep a man/woman happy is:
Let him have his hobbies, his guy time, his bad habits. Don't try to change him into who you want him to be.
2. What was the most surprising advice that actually worked for your marriage/relationship?
That a good fight every now and then is actually healthy for the relationship.
3. Never go to bed(not angry, please!):
Without spending some intimate time together, even if it's just cuddling or kissing or pillow talk.
4. Best advice about inlaws & parents:
They are no longer in charge of your lives or your decisions - be grateful for their advice to you about how to do this or deal with that, but ultimately, let them know that you're adults now and starting your own family apart from them. You don't have to go to EVERY family function anymore!
5. Three things to make sure you always tell each other are:
- The truth (even if it hurts)
- Compliments (build each other up!)
- "I love you" (awww)
6. The biggest trick to marriage is:
Compromise and acceptance.
7. Tip for keeping things spiced-up:
Devote time to one another - away from friends and family, and away from chores and routine. Go on dates together, schedule "us" time.
8. Best marriage advice/wisdom:
Communicate with each other always, about everything. Never keep secrets or hold things inside.
9. Never hesitate to spend money on: (I probably shouldn't write MacBook, should I?)
A weekend away together, just the two of you, even if it's once a year.
10. Best travel tip for two:
Be flexible when things go wrong (as often happens with travel) and just enjoy time alone together.
11. Best negotiation technique:
Avoid the "I'm right, you're wrong" stance, and make concessions to the other side while still holding your ground. Also, compromise compromise!
12. Three most important words (other than "I love you"):
"I'm sorry for..."/"I forgive you"/"Thank you for..."/"I appreciate when..."
Haha I should steal this game for my shower and make people play.
Just kidding.
Okay, answers:
1. The best way to keep a man/woman happy is: with plenty of chocolate and back rubs.
2. What was the most surprising advice that actually worked for your marriage/relationship? Time apart can be a good thing (there's no believing that when you're 1.5 years into long distance!)
3. Never go to bed(not angry, please!): warm. It makes it impossible to cuddle.
4. Best advice about inlaws & parents: None yet--if you get good answers to this one, share please!
5. Three things to make sure you always tell each other are: You look pretty/handsome. Dinner was delicious. I love you.
6. The biggest trick to marriage is: Remembering that you are still your own person. You don't have to do every.single.thing. together once you tie the knot.
7. Tip for keeping things spiced-up: Again...not sure on this one!
8. Best marriage advice/wisdom: Haven't I answered this before?
9. Never hesitate to spend money on: (I probably shouldn't write MacBook, should I?): A vacation. You don't have to go every year (and shouldn't if you can't afford it) but if you can, splurge on trips. No one will enjoy the vacation if the hotel is sketchy, food is bad, etc.
10. Best travel tip for two: Uh, see above. Also, remember that some people are early travelers and some are last minute. Follow the early schedule b/c otherwise that person will be a nervous wreck (read: hostile) the whole time!
11. Best negotiation technique: Let the person finish their thoughts before you give yours. Really listen. Find a GOOD compromise that works for both parties.
12. Three most important words (other than "I love you") Okay, it's 4 but: (I) Did the dishes.
Wow...after having answered this myself, I'm so not making my girls do this!
Best travel tips for two : let the guy pay and let the woman decide.
WHAT? lol. I kid. I kid.
1. money.
2.Pretend its not a man.
3. with clothes on.
4. Don't have any. It's easier this way.
5. a.) you're not as ugly as I thought, b.) yes sportscenter is on c.) ANOTHER piece of cake?
6. not getting married.
7. be naked.
8. Confuscious say marriage is best for the married.
9. Samurai swords
10. Separate rooms
11. Mom said so!
12. I'm not gay.
Like you, I hate bridal games. And I attempted to play along. But, after almost every question, I was left asking myself, Are you serious? How cheesy! Sorry. I'm no help. Based on some of the other responses, it's clear you have better friends than me. =)
haha that is awesome, i need bridal shower party planning ideas since i have to host one for my cousin this summer. oy. haha.
Wow, this was hard!
1. Cook for them.
2. Sometimes, going to bed angry is totally fine, as long as you make up in the morning.
3. Without saying "goodnight."
4. Live in a different state than both your families.
5. I love you, good morning/night, thank you.
6. Having individual hobbies and friends.
7. Make-out sessions.
8. Learn how to apologize.
9. A great wedding anniversary date.
10. Let the husband make the travel arrangements.
11. Offer compromises.
12. "I understand you."
I am NOT one to offer advice. THe boy and I have a very odd/unusual relationship and any advice i could give you wouldn't help.
In fact, out more un-shockable friend was shocked when he realized our "pet" names for each other directly translate into many forms of "retard".
1. The best way to keep a man/woman happy is: keep them alive.
2. What was the most surprising advice that actually worked for your marriage/relationship? get out.
3. Never go to bed (not angry, please!): ever.
4. Best advice about in-laws & parents: one set is freakin' crazy. avoid them.
5. Three things to make sure you always tell each other are: where you're going, where you've been, I forgive you
6. The biggest trick to marriage is: following through.
7. Tip for keeping things spiced-up: Mrs. Dash. Naked.
8. Best marriage advice/wisdom: If you can do without, do. If you can't, "I do."
9. Never hesitate to spend money on: (I probably shouldn't write MacBook, should I?) yourself?
10. Best travel tip for two: snacks keep blood sugar up; stock up before you kill one another
11. Best negotiation technique: ...
12. Three most important words (other than "I love you"): Sorry. I forgive.
(I would like to add that my security word at the bottom is "mated")
Although you know how well versed I am in relationships, I decided to play along anyway.
1. "Yes, Dear" should be the most common phrase out of his mouth.
2. Deal with it, a lot of people have it much worse.
3. With the TV on. The light interrupts your stages of sleep so you won't sleep well and you'll just be grumpy in the morning, and nobody would wants to live with Scrooge.
4. Choosing spouse's opinion over mother's opinion = marital happiness
5. a)You are wearing that?
b) Ooo, we match.
c) It's ok, I'll change.
6. Bribery mixed with a few threats - what.. it works for my parents
7. Remember the Golden Rule
8. Wait to have kids
9. Health Insurance - you never know when you might need it
10. Let one person do the planning and make the decisions - switch off on the next trip
11. See No. 6
12. You were right.
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