Comments on: 10 Things to Keep Amy from Strangling Her Live-in Boyfriend http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/ Advice for smart women who are tired of feeling so stupid about men. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:24:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ashley http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/comment-page-1/#comment-8056 Ashley Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:55:45 +0000 http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/#comment-8056 Jeff, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for the paragraph on "no sex for chores." Seriously, I've read a ton of articles with that bit of so-called "advice" on the topic, and I want to scream "I am not a hooker for chores!!!!" Or anything for that matter. Because that's what one is called when one uses sex to get stuff or favors. And yes, couples should do it when they want to, because they like it, and each other. Funny that a guy wrote this and said what all women should be cheering for, and the other articles written by women turn... tricks, apparently. So applause for you!! Jeff, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for the paragraph on “no sex for chores.” Seriously, I’ve read a ton of articles with that bit of so-called “advice” on the topic, and I want to scream “I am not a hooker for chores!!!!” Or anything for that matter. Because that’s what one is called when one uses sex to get stuff or favors. And yes, couples should do it when they want to, because they like it, and each other. Funny that a guy wrote this and said what all women should be cheering for, and the other articles written by women turn… tricks, apparently. So applause for you!!

]]> By: Why Don’t Men Clean Up After Themselves? A Reader Request « Manslations http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/comment-page-1/#comment-2683 Why Don’t Men Clean Up After Themselves? A Reader Request « Manslations Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:03:50 +0000 http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/#comment-2683 [...] of her frustration with her man in the “chores” area. We touched on this a little in my response to Amy Pacheco’s frustration with HER man. But Karina wants to know [...] [...] of her frustration with her man in the “chores” area. We touched on this a little in my response to Amy Pacheco’s frustration with HER man. But Karina wants to know [...]

]]> By: Jeff Mac http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/comment-page-1/#comment-2682 Jeff Mac Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:05:52 +0000 http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/#comment-2682 <strong>BeefGrrl</strong>: Either way, it sounds like you've got a handle on the situation. <strong>MissEd</strong>: Words to live by. Or at least, words that *I* live by. <strong> Minnow </strong>& <strong>chartreusevelour</strong>: Excellent idea, I had forgotten about that book (and thanks so much for including the link, CV). I especially like that it works even if it's out in the open! (Makes sense -- I'm sure the doggies don't care WHAT you do, as long as they get that treat.) <strong>PishPosh</strong>: Point taken. There certainly are plenty guys who can't let go of mom. (Read my post from last Friday, for example. Yuck.) BeefGrrl: Either way, it sounds like you’ve got a handle on the situation.

MissEd: Words to live by. Or at least, words that *I* live by.

Minnow & chartreusevelour: Excellent idea, I had forgotten about that book (and thanks so much for including the link, CV). I especially like that it works even if it’s out in the open! (Makes sense — I’m sure the doggies don’t care WHAT you do, as long as they get that treat.)

PishPosh: Point taken. There certainly are plenty guys who can’t let go of mom. (Read my post from last Friday, for example. Yuck.)

]]> By: chartreusevelour http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/comment-page-1/#comment-2681 chartreusevelour Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:53:09 +0000 http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/#comment-2681 it's called *don't shoot the dog*, and it's by karen pryor, and i highly recommend it to illuminate and improve all of the interpersonal problems in your life. i use what i learned from that book every day. basically, it's how to apply behavior modification science to your everyday human interactions. the great thing about it is that it works even if the other person knows you're using it on them! http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Shoot-Dog-Teaching-Training/dp/0553380397 it’s called *don’t shoot the dog*, and it’s by karen pryor, and i highly recommend it to illuminate and improve all of the interpersonal problems in your life. i use what i learned from that book every day. basically, it’s how to apply behavior modification science to your everyday human interactions. the great thing about it is that it works even if the other person knows you’re using it on them!

http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Shoot-Dog-Teaching-Training/dp/0553380397

]]> By: PishPosh http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/comment-page-1/#comment-2680 PishPosh Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:24:05 +0000 http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/#comment-2680 I'll second the "don't be his mom" thing. Although you seem to imply that he wouldn't like it if you were. I have to differ with you there. I've known many, MANY men who were looking for mum to take care of everything. That's not very bad-a$$ed either. So there! I’ll second the “don’t be his mom” thing. Although you seem to imply that he wouldn’t like it if you were. I have to differ with you there. I’ve known many, MANY men who were looking for mum to take care of everything.

That’s not very bad-a$$ed either. So there!

]]> By: MInnow http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/comment-page-1/#comment-2679 MInnow Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:22:14 +0000 http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/#comment-2679 I think she should do the thing that that animal trainer lady did. Where you ignore the bad stuff and reward the good stuff with positive attention. Can't remember where I read that, but it actually works. I think she should do the thing that that animal trainer lady did. Where you ignore the bad stuff and reward the good stuff with positive attention. Can’t remember where I read that, but it actually works.

]]> By: MissEducation http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/comment-page-1/#comment-2678 MissEducation Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:56:55 +0000 http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/#comment-2678 See, I always thought it was "never go to bed HUNGRY." That one has always worked for me. Too well, in fact. See, I always thought it was “never go to bed HUNGRY.” That one has always worked for me. Too well, in fact.

]]> By: The Commenter Formerly Known as BeefGrrl17 http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/comment-page-1/#comment-2677 The Commenter Formerly Known as BeefGrrl17 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:26:58 +0000 http://manslations.com/2007/09/05/10-things-to-keep-amy-from-strangling-her-live-in-boyfriend/#comment-2677 Never go to bed angry. Wait, no. ALWAYS go to bed angry. It was something like that. Never go to bed angry. Wait, no. ALWAYS go to bed angry. It was something like that.

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