What women want (#whatwomenwant)
#whatwomenwant is trending on Twitter which gave me a great opportunity to get some opinions from the Twittersphere. Lots are unpublishable (for me, that is) but lots were insightful and funny. Here are my top favourites: For you to text her first. And good morning texts too. Let’s her know she’s on your mind To [...]
Advice for men – Why are women so defensive?
My first question courtesy of Mike. I have to declare an interest here; I’ve known Mike for a couple of years now and have, occasionally, given him a bit of girl advice about girls but it seems he’s still struggling. So, here’s Mike’s question: Why are women so defensive? OK I know I better qualify [...]
One new dad’s ingenious way to soothe his baby
Well, if you’re a parent, you’ve been there…. those endless hours when the baby simply won’t stop crying, no matter what you do. So, if you’ve checked the obvious: she’s not hungry she doesn’t need burping (not so easy to spot as hunger – this needs a bit of patience) she doesn’t need a nappy [...]
Words of Wisdom from Dr John Grey
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus is probably one of the most famous books explaining the male/female relationship. Billed as “A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting What You Want in Your Relationships”, Dr John Grey has all the credentials to shine a light on our differences. If you’re not up for reading the [...]
10 things new dads might not know
For the sake of this post, please assume that the word “wife” refers to any of the following: girlfriend, life partner, other half, partner etc etc. Abandon all hopes of a social life for at least the first 3 months Your wife will be more tired than you ever imagined possible – be prepared for [...]