i’m the first to hold my hands up and say i don’t understand boys. i don’t, it’s as simple as that. when offered help and advice from my male friends it all started to click into place. so, i thought i’d share. you’re welcome 
i’m always welcome to suggestions though, so if you have anything you’d like to share, please use the comments. in return i can give tips and hints about girls and all will be well with the world. have an awesome thursday!
love and hugs,
m xox
Sam says:
Hands up, the shopping one is completely true! :0) But why do girls look in the mirror, do twirls and over the shoulder looks from every possible angle when all they are trying on is a belt or handbag!?!
There is only so much enthusiasm we can muster before the “you look gorgeous” line is delivered!
April 8, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Uncle Illya says:
Rule 1.) Don’t expect us to think, feel, or act like girls. (this will take you about 2/3 of the way to understanding us better. Usually, when you think you don’t understand, what you are really asking yourself is “why doesn’t he think/feel/do that like a girl would?”)
Rule 2.) Don’t try to make us think, feel, or act like girls. Why would you want to take a guy to go looking at shoes? You have girlfriends, don’t you? This will cover most of the other 1/3 left untouched by Rule 1.
Rule 3.) A guy who doesn’t like a girl who games has got his priorities seriously screwed up. Dump him quick and find one who does. He will love your other sterling qualities also.
Rule 4.) Girls often kid themselves into what they want in a man. “A sense of humor.” “Emotionally available.” Etc. Then they end up with a good-looking bad boy and wonder why he doesn’t treat her right. Try going out with the guy who the girls like, instead of the guy who they drool over, and see if it works any better.
Rule 5.) And remember: http://www.pubsignshop.com/page/P/PROD/seafood/MD-322
For reference material, check out Rob Becker’s “Defending the Caveman.”
That oughta ’bout do it. Any other questions prolly come down to individual quirks. Lemme know if you need help with any of that.
Luv ya,
Uncle Illya
April 8, 2010 at 3:32 pm
James says:
Having a twin sister has given me an insight into the differences between boys a girls. Although it has taken almost 2 decades I have come to the conclusion that there is just no understanding the opposite gender!
Hard as you try and the closer you get to understanding, they will always go an do something that completely baffles you.
Te best way to look at it is you just need someone who entertains while they baffling you rather than someone who angers or irritates you!
And of course, you just need to keep on smiling!
J
April 8, 2010 at 6:43 pm
GM says:
Every week I promise myself I’ll not watch, but then I find myself waiting for Thursday. Thanks for keeping me entertained.
April 8, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Martin says:
Your “PS” rocks #FTW!
Of course one week we should replace paper A4 for Keynote iPad slides … of course lifting it up and down between slides
April 9, 2010 at 1:13 am
Josef says:
Those are all common knowledge, clique things that boys really mean.
Here is a suggestion: Stop looking for a boy and find a Man. All the women I know who have trouble finding a good boyfriend are always looking for someone with a maturity level of a teenager, when they should be looking for a Man who has some wisdom. I am not saying you have to cruise the old-timer hangouts, I am just saying there has to be a guy that you know that you never considered before that actually lusts after you and knows how to treat a lady.
You are too smart and beautiful to be struggling in the boyfriend department.
April 9, 2010 at 3:39 am
Matt says:
Mel,
Dont try to understand and stop over thinking things. Your trying to learn something about men like there is a key to a great understanding… whats the point. If someone wants you Mel then you cant do any wrong! It only when they dont want you for whatever reason that you can do know right!
Just be you.
Society has changed in the last 10 years thanks to the internet (you should know this). And it no longer unacceptable to be free and single at your age.
Often when people over think things Mel they fail to see that they are the problem… the problem of showing they want to be loved and accpeted by someone who doesnt feel the same way.
If your that worried about being alone be proactive and use your own product
or plentyoffish.com you’ll have men who want to date after you no men who want to play around. And you can be in control… which maybe you like to be (but dont we all).
Relax! Maybe take an evening class or go online… you could just be looking in the wrong places like drunken night clubs.
If you want to chat to to someone who doesnt know you or judge you; then feel free to mail me, i am more than willing to help someone out.
Matt
April 10, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Christopher says:
Thanks mel, I just spit coffee all over my keyboard – laughing at the ‘you look gorgeous’ translation!
Can I make a hair comment? I like yours up (is that the term?) so much more than with bangs. You are gorgeous. And I’m not even hungry
April 12, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Mel says:
Sam – this is because, my friend, we believe in good investments and this needs exploration from all angles
Uncle Illya – Wow, you’re awesome. Thanks for all of the tips and advice
James – I think I can do the smiling thing
GM – I’ll take that as a compliment, I think
Martin – Thanks! Can’t believe that bill got passed! #fail
Josef – So that’s where I’ve been going wrong? Boys rather than men… It now all becomes clear
Matt – Thanks! I’m only ever saying it tongue in cheek, so maybe I should start to give boys a break hey?
April 12, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Bellepheron says:
If you would like some insight into the “male” point of view, perhaps, you could go to your local library and look for a book called, “For Women Only” by Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn. I have read its counterpart, and even tested out much of what it says and all the women I have contact with that I’ve asked those things about have said it is true.
http://formenonlybook.com/BooksStudies/ForMenOnly/tabid/138/Default.aspx
http://www.forwomenonlybook.com/BooksStudies/ForWomenOnly/tabid/137/Default.aspx
May 12, 2010 at 2:42 pm