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Little Life and Death

'Paternal rights - whether the biological father of an unborn child should have the right to block a woman's abortion? moral and legal arguments - Also, should a woman who has had an abortion and not told the biological father be subject to "damages" for her failure to disclose prior to terminating the pregnancy?'

This is the question which has been posed to the Men's Club this week.  After pondering it for the last few hours (again, totally forgot it was Thursday, but I'm useless like that) I have decided I cannot effectively give an answer to this in the style and manner which I usually find I can post on these weekly topics.

Three Q's

Three things we each would really like to know about what women think is the topic for today's Men's Club.  Now I have given this some thought about how to write this and I realize it cannot just be an article tucking into the minds of men wondering what women think.  That is bound to be done elsewhere so true to my nature of trying to come up with something a little different, I have put together an honest set of conceited questions I never honestly have asked except when asked to write an article for the Men's Club.  So here goes my selfish list...  I promise, the ego has landed so there is no fear of (unnecessary) head-swelling should you decide to send answers on a postcard.  Ahem.  Bygones.

1. What do women really think about my accent?  Does it make a difference for better or worse?  Would it be better if I had my a truer-Irish accent, a gently-Anglo accent, a french accent, Skeletor or my plain old regular one?
2. What do women really think about my looks, my style, my fashion, my charm, my personality and my insane sense of humor?
3. What (and how often) do women really think about me when they fantasize (not just sexually but, hey, some of that too if it can be thrown in there)?

Check out the more sensible questions from: Silk, Kathy and Phoenix for the ladies. Phin, Jamesyboy, the Naked Villains and Nugget for the genties.  Good night and sleep well peeps.

Was it good for me?

Do men always have great sex? What about Women? What/who determines great sex?

That is the subject matter of this weeks topic.  I would like to advise readers that this blog entry carries a mature rating classification. That is right kids... this post was brought to you by the letter M and the numbers 6 and 9.

If you wish to read this (and seriously, don't just click here if you are related so anyone I have slept with... not saying, just saying...) then you must never EVER talk to me about this subject.  Ever.  That is the condition of you clicking the link below.

One Lump or Two?

The big question being unearthed this week is, "How do you tell if a man/woman is single?" and was first posed over here.

Well, aside from the obvious rings that either sex could be wearing on certain digits - ahem - there is a distinctive look that says, "I am single."

For example, this look, as posed by Va-va, once said:

"I'm single and I want you Mr Irishman."  Now, however, the look says, "I will poke those gawking eyes out with my stilettos because I am well and truly taken you norty peeping tom."

For all the Tom's out there, I would like to assure you that Va-va doesn't want to jab you in the eyeball.  Much.  Bygones.

But I can see many of you (yes, because my blogging crystal ball enables me to see you... Tilesey, that also means you and I suggest you close that web page now, young man!) are still confused on how one image, one pose can say so much.  Let me break it down for you with more distinctive examples:

A girl who is single:
- will flirt outrageously AND bite her lip when you try and hit on her.
A girl who is taken:
- will flirt outrageously and then mention the word 'boyfriend/hubby' or grab his arm when you try and hit on her.

A girl who is single:
- will drink lots of booze.
A girl who is taken:
- won't if she is expecting a baby.  Unless she is Britney Spears.

A girl who is single:
- will look around the room and drool at all the hot guys.
A girl who is taken:
- will look around the room and secretly take the piss out of all the guys who think they are hot.

But what about the gents?

A guy who is single:
- will rub his trouser legs as he gets horny looking at all the scantily clad women.
A guy who is taken:
- will have Jamesy rub his legs to control his raging hormones lest he throw the hot chicks on the table.

A guy who is single:
- will read FHM, Maxim and GQ.
A guy who is taken:
- will read National Geographic and Gardener's World.

A guy who is single:
- will admit that a chick is hot.
A guy who is taken:
- will admit that a chick is hot "but..."

A guy who is single:
- has a box of candy in his bathroom cabinet.
A guy who is taken:
- has a box of tampons in his bathroom cabinet.

Va-va and I went out to a bar several months ago (before we put the cake in the oven at 350°) and this hooker friend of a friend's sister had the audacity to sit next to me and flirt.  She sat on my left and Ms Voom, to her delight, sat on my right.

Now, aside from the fact this whore girl was a wanna-be 60's throwback, she also happened to be very well aware I was dating Va-va.  This didn't, however, stop her leaning in and trying to press her breasts large angora sweater against me.  This didn't stop her saying to me, "you shouldn't date younger women, you should be dating someone older... like me" so loud that Va-va would have heard it if she was sitting in the bar across the street.  This also didn't cause Ms Voom to get up and slap the hussy.  No, she just sat there, at my side, and grinned like a smug hot darling that she is and even encouraged me to talk to said slut.

Now, Va-va had been giving clear indications that we were dating that even a blind man could see we were a couple, yet this woman decided to ignore the warning signs... and that, ladies and gents, is where we must examine why.

Why would someone ignore the clear signs that state, "no entry" and have flashing red lights?

Because for some people out there, it doesn't matter.  They just want one thing and don't give a rats ass about the rules.  And it is those people that then become a danger to the rest of singledom.  It is those people that, when they are dating and taken, will continue to give off the 'take me now - hard and fast' vibe and not think about the consequences.  They won't care who could get hurt and they certainly will not be treating their other half like a prince/princess.

And finally, for those who are dating and are wondering if their other half is actually cheating on them and feel a little unsure.  The sure way of knowing is when you get a phone call from the producer of The Maury Show.  Of course, if you get a phone call from The Jerry Springer Show you may find out that your mister is actually a sister.

The other members of the crew blogging this week are:
In the pink corner - Silk, Kathy and Phoenix.
In the blue corner -  Phin, Nugget, Jamesy and those Naked Villains.
In the special preview corner which we just painted green - Sadie and  Pammy.

TMC: Season II, Episode I

Ladies and well...ahem... this is what you have all been waiting for since summer started... The return of The Men's Club and The Demystifying Divas! Are you ready for some hot, wild and passionate moments with screams, moans and thrusts?  Are you ready to have some Irish in y... wait, wait... sorry, I got my diary mixed up.  This is the introduction for the...uh... private little get together I arranged to 'welcome' the sexy new guest Diva's and to personally greet them as they - uh - get on-board.  Ahem.

*Fumbles around to find the right introduction*

Ah here it is... *Clears throat*

Ladies and gents, in the return of the great debaters we ask the questions: Do women want a nambi-pambi man or some with more brick than the Pentagon?  Do they want a GI Joe or Barbie's Ken?  How emotional do women want us to be?  Do women really want the strong silent type?  Stiff upper... erm... lip... and all that, eh?

Well, obviously all women are different (although this could be a newsflash for most guys out there, I feel I am stating the obvious for the female readers) and all have different needs and desires.  But I honestly cannot think of a single woman that actually wants either of those alternatives as absolutes.  Hear me out and don't touch that knob dial...

There are times when a girl is going to need her guy to be strong, unwavering and unemotional for her - to be her rock and bulwark.  But there are times when she needs him to show his emotions because as most women know, showing your emotions is not a sign of weakness.

There is a difference between being caring and being a wet carrot - and no, guys, I'm not talking sexual body parts right now - and there is a positive and negative side to being either strong or emotional.

In fact, the strong silent type doesn't have to be devoid of emotions because it is all about the situation.  As far as I know, a woman doesn't like the silent type because she can feel shut out.  There are times, however, when a woman just wants a guy to shut the hell up.

There is an old Derringher saying that says if a woman sticks three men in a room she will get the latest sports result, beer stains on the carpet and a half-assed opinion.  But if a guy sticks three ladies in a room he will get fifteen opinions and no supper.  This topic, I fear, was suggested by one of the female readers because I believe it is something of a trick question where there is no right answer.  There is possibly no wrong answer either... except any answer offered by the men of this blogging group. :P

One of the sitcoms I cannot stand and do not even find funny happens to be Everybody Loves Raymond.  Sorry, it doesn't do it for me and is just not my cup of tea.  Give me the obnoxious Doug from King of Queens.  I digress, last evening I was sitting with the delectable Va-va watching TV when a trailer for a re-run of Everybody Hates Loves Raymond came on.  I must confess it was the funniest clip I have ever seen of the show and had both of us laughing.  I still cannot stand the show but it was a classic clip! Raymond was sitting in bed with his other half (Debra) when she asks him, "You know what I think?"

Raymond replies, "If I say 'yes' does it mean you won't tell me?"

I shall now pause for dramatic effect whilst I deliberate my closing to tie up all these loose ends.

This is, then, my point.  An individual woman's needs and wants differ from day to day.  One day she wants something one way, the next it will be totally different.  Maybe it is the moon or maybe it is hormonal but if a woman tells you today she needs you to show your emotions and stop being so silent and unapproachable, for the love of money (which, incidentally, is a saying that came from when a husband let his wife borrow his credit card) do not go ahead and think you can show those emotions again tomorrow.  Come tomorrow, next week or even next month (depending on how often you dare converse) if you suddenly show your emotions as she had specifically requested previously, she will probably snap your head off and tell you to toughen up because she needs a real man.  Her needs changed (the moon moved into a different phase and she is stocking up on tampons from the local Target/Tescos) and somehow you were supposed to know that what she wanted was a stiff upper lip and not a wet willie, so to speak.

Now, for those that are not regular readers of my blog or for those that do not know me (yet) you may think I am sounding sexist where, in fact, I am just calling it as it is.  I have this great expression I use when talking with Va-va (guys, get your notebooks out here) which is, when I sit with her, I look her in the eyes and say, "honey, tell me what you are thinking/feeling right now because I can't read your mind" and even if she doesn't know or can't feel she can't share, at least she knows I'm trying and I am there for her.  Use this method to work out if she wants you to open up or if, indeed, you need to put it on ice until later.

I know one thing though, in all seriousness, that a woman who loves you will want you to express your emotions but a relationship is about being strong for each other.  When one is weak, the other is strong.  It is the karma of life.  The balance of the force.  Just be aware if your loved one is going through something when you hit an emotional low.  If you both hit it together, don't dump it on her, but talk it through at a gentle pace.  That way gives less room for misunderstanding or emotional roller-coaster rides.

Whilst I am on relationship tips, I suggest guys that every morning, before you get out of bed, as soon as you wake up, roll over, wake up that adorable woman you love so much and tell her, "I'm sorry" because it will make things so much easier for the day ahead.

She will ask, "sorry for what honey?"

You can then reply, "for being a man.  For burping.  For scratching.  For all the things I'm going to do today that defines me as a man.  Just remember this moment throughout the day and know I'm sorry."

You can't lose with that and you may even get some early morning woohoo.  Heh  ;)

For the other takes of this subject we have in the pink corner: Fistful of Fortnights, Cake Eater Chronicles, Just Breathe, and Villains Vanquished. And in the blue corner: Down For Repairs, Phin's Blog, Naked Villainy, and a special welcome to Jamesyboy - The Future's Bright.