The True Meaning of 9 Words That Every Man Must Know
By Mary Foley
Do everyday happenings make you laugh? If you put on your funny goggles practically daily you will find humor in situations, people, and things.
Not long ago my friend Sally forwarded me an e-mail about the nine words women use with men and what they really mean. That very same day I read about Linda Wolfe, a 68-year old woman who made the Guinness Book of World Records because she had been married 23 times. Twenty-three times! How could you even keep up with all those name changes? Do you think she had 23 different wedding dresses? The article went on to say that she's lonely and is ready to get married again.
It seemed to me these two independent items that came into my life at the same cosmic moment were, in fact, related. Perhaps Linda's prior marriages haven't worked out because she hasn't quite yet mastered the fine art of vocabulary. It seemed obvious to me that any well-functioning relationship between a man and a woman could be attributed to a keen understanding of the nine words or phrases that Sally sent me. This is something that all men can benefit from understanding.
1. Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
2. Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
3. Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with "Nothing" usually end in "Fine."
4. Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
5. Loud Sigh: This is actually not a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about "Nothing."
6. Whatever: Often follows a loud sigh. This is a woman's way of saying "You are a complete idiot not to understand. How did I ever get attracted to you?"
7. That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
8. Thanks: If a woman says Thanks she is actually thanking you. Do not question, or faint. Just say You're welcome.
(Note: If she says Thanks a lot that is pure sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say You're welcome. That will bring on a Whatever.)
9. Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing, herself. This will later result in a man asking What's wrong? and the woman responding with Nothing.
Not long ago my friend Sally forwarded me an e-mail about the nine words women use with men and what they really mean. That very same day I read about Linda Wolfe, a 68-year old woman who made the Guinness Book of World Records because she had been married 23 times. Twenty-three times! How could you even keep up with all those name changes? Do you think she had 23 different wedding dresses? The article went on to say that she's lonely and is ready to get married again.
It seemed to me these two independent items that came into my life at the same cosmic moment were, in fact, related. Perhaps Linda's prior marriages haven't worked out because she hasn't quite yet mastered the fine art of vocabulary. It seemed obvious to me that any well-functioning relationship between a man and a woman could be attributed to a keen understanding of the nine words or phrases that Sally sent me. This is something that all men can benefit from understanding.
1. Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
2. Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
3. Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with "Nothing" usually end in "Fine."
4. Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
5. Loud Sigh: This is actually not a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about "Nothing."
6. Whatever: Often follows a loud sigh. This is a woman's way of saying "You are a complete idiot not to understand. How did I ever get attracted to you?"
7. That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
8. Thanks: If a woman says Thanks she is actually thanking you. Do not question, or faint. Just say You're welcome.
(Note: If she says Thanks a lot that is pure sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say You're welcome. That will bring on a Whatever.)
9. Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing, herself. This will later result in a man asking What's wrong? and the woman responding with Nothing.
Mary Foley inspires women with practical advice to create sanity for their lives and confidence for their careers - all while having a bit of fun! She is the author of three books including Bodacious Career: Outrageous Success for Working Women, a popular national speaker, and former co-host of the Girlfriend We Gotta Talk! radio show. You can be inspired, too! Get her FREE Sanity, Confidence and Fun Action Pack jam-packed full of e-books, mini-posters, and other goodies at http://www.maryfoley.com.
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