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Tag: Time

  • How To Know When It’s TIME To Spend The Rest Of Your Life With Her

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    At what point do you become certain that you want to spend the rest of your life with her. Maybe after 3 years … maybe after 6 months.  How will you know if you are making the right decision? It’s impossible to know for sure if your relationship will last the test of time but what if you were able to make a decision… in retrospect. It’s often said that hindsight is 2020.  So, if you can visualize the future… you can look back in the past from that point in time. Love undermines physics.

    The year is 2080

    The pain is unbearable… the physician thinks that analgesics will provide relief but the cancer affects the lungs not the heart. You miss her dearly. If you could only see her one more time… If only you could see. Being visually impaired means that you are no longer able to look at the graficture (a type of hologram that replaced the picture in the 2040s)… you’re not even sure if the graficture is still working.

    The year is 2070

    The tears are fairly controlled at church. Maybe reality hasn’t hit yet.  You still think you’re going on the cruise to the Caribbean next month.  But as the coffin is lowered into the earth… you can no longer control yourself.

    The year is 2060

    You are super excited to take your granddaughter to see the latest 5-D animated-film (movie-goers can actually become a part of the show and change the course of the ending). At the end of the night, to see your granddaughter give your wife a big hug and say “I love you grandma”… is a little overwhelming. You’re seconds away from receiving two hugs from two of the most important persons in your life.

    The year is 2050

    For the last 2 years, you and your wife really wanted to go on a cruise to the Caribbean. But you both agreed that it’s more important for your son to complete his degree. Even though your son forgets to call sometimes to say hi … it was worth the sacrifice to see him on stage collecting his diploma.

    The year is 2040

    You still don’t understand why she wears 5-inch heels but as long as she gives you a good dance… you’re cool. You may not have the same energy level as before but the passion still remains. When you were a young man, you hoped that after a great night of partying… you would get lucky. Now, you realize how lucky you are to hold her closely till the alarm clock makes its usual annoying sound. Where is the damn snooze button?

    The year is 2030

    You still hope that one day she is able to get ready in less than two hours. But you prefer that she takes the time to ensure that she is comfortable with how she looks… even if you made dinner reservations for 8:00pm. In all fairness… you still don’t know the difference between the big spoon and the little spoon.

    The year is 2020

    You’re still very enthusiastic about your relationship. All the little things you did in the courting stages… you continue to do. You realize that you will never be the perfect husband but you will make every effort to keep improving.

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  • 7.5 Things That Men Shouldn’t Do On VALENTINE’S DAY.

    Some men take the opportunity to be really stupid on February 14 while others are just oblivious. Either way, it is selfish to act nonchalantly on such a significant day. So, before you create all kinds of idiocies to justify not celebrating Valentine’s Day… consider her feelings. If you can’t be a good boyfriend on Valentine’s Day then you sure as hell won’t be a good husband on Mother’s Day.

    1.  Don’t break up with her close to the day over some petty issue. Only an asshole would do something like this. That’s not cool.

    2.  Some women downplay their expectations on the day to avoid disappointment. So, she may say something like “Valentine’s Day is not that big of a deal”… They do it partly because you haven’t really been that great of a boyfriend.  It’s kinda like a child not really expecting a birthday gift from a worthless father.

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    3. Absolutely no last minute shopping. The typical man thinks that turquoise is blue… so choosing a gift on February 13 at 9:30pm is out of the question.  Throughout the relationship, you should have been listening to her for clues.  Search your memory like Bing… but if it returns zero results then pick up the phone and call her bestie.  Let’s not trivialize the significance of a present … it’s imperative that you choose a sweet gift. You have failed if she sends her friend a message like this “I didn’t really like it… but it’s the thought that counts”… F**k the thought, get it right. Try not to be a disappointment like Arsenal Football Club.

    4. Don’t buy lingerie. The day is not about you.

    5. Getting something similar to last year is a no-no. The pretty drop earrings that you bought last year is basically the same thing as the elegant hoop earrings that you are contemplating to purchase.  It’s not about cost, be creative.

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    6. Yay! You bought only chocolate on V-day. You were so thoughtful that you did something cliché. On your birthday, how would you feel if she only gave you a piece of cake? Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good move to buy chocolate … but it would be even better if you spent quality time with her — whether it’s a nice romantic walk in the park or a back rub or preparing a meal together. It takes zero effort to walk into a store and buy a box of chocolate (unless of course, the cashier line is ridiculously long).

    7. Don’t be the numpty who says “Why do I need one day out of the year to show that I care about my girlfriend?”… I wouldn’t even waste time trying to explain this. On second thought … if it’s important to her … is it so hard to give of yourself?

    7.5 Okay, the prices on the menu are more expensive than you imagined. Include a little tax and service charge and tip and before you know it your bank account is empty. It doesn’t matter… under no circumstance must she pay half (0.5) of the bill. Choose a restaurant that you can afford. This is not the night to go dutch.

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    Any picture featured on this site unless otherwise stated, I claim no credit for. The use of images are for aesthetics only and are taken from various websites. If there is a picture that belongs to you and is not credited, please contact me (chris.paul.lai@gmail.com). I will either credit it or remove it.