Now that I am only a few months away from 88 years of age and have been married forever, I believe I can look back successfully and offer some advice about dealing with women.

Let me explain. I was in my late thirties or early forty’s and decided I knew next to nothing about dealing with the female human. I began to research the female. What they expected, appreciated, and generally would respond in a positive manner.

Most men, including me at that point acted and treated women in a rather cavalier fashion. That is we often took them for granted. This quite often got a negative response, completely ignoring their feelings, preferences, and such. Like it or not, they are different than men. When men act in their usual bull in the China shop manner, the female reaction is quite predictable. So, if you are still reading this you might have a chance to redeem yourself.

Remember, when you are fishing you cannot command the fish to bite! Same for the female species. So, we come to The Look! Now The Look is not an invitation to intimacy, or anything intimate, it is just that she has enough interest to open a conversation. I suppose it is just a chance to open the door for a conversation.

Lets suppose you are an eligible male and have managed to respond properly to The Look. What now? Even if you are an all American in some sport, or successfully made it to the top of a corporation, it still does not allow you to monopolize the conversation and talking about yourself. Listen, listen, listen! You can tell some witty stories but make them short and positive. Again, no blowing your own horn. Let her direct the conversation and listen! Answer her questions as shortly as possible. And ask your questions that avoid ‘yes and no’ responses.

In short, the rule I found that works best is this: “Give them what they want and they will in turn give you what you want!” This is easier said than done. Many men are so full of themselves, with being Macho they find it impossible for them to consider ‘playing second fiddle’.

Back to the look! It is not an invitation to intimacy, but just sizing you up, that you might be an interesting person to get to know. If you think there’s more you had best leave that to the female professionals who sell what you are seeking! You don’t have to stare, you can catch out of the corner of your eye that she is looking at you!

You do not have to respond, but if you do and a conversation ensues, be a good listener. You may engage in a dialogue, or simply walk away. Since I said earlier that I was married most of my lifetime, I have walked away more than once. It is all up to you.

Here is one example of the typical male’s concept of women. I was early to a Rotary Club meeting where I was to deliver the program on storytelling. One of the members, a former football player asked me, “What are you going to talk about, How to get more Puxxy? “ I laughed and did not answer, but thought it was shocking statement but was typical of many men and their ideas about women.

So, this essay is a very short and minor bit, there is a lot more. If you are interested, do your own research in the female psychic. It may surprise you what you will find. Please leave some comments. I do appreciate hearing from all. Just Sayin…RJS

Hi guys and gals. Just soliciting some ideas here. My teen son came storming back into the house after fishing a nearby lake (actually more like a 20 acre pond) visibly upset because he accidentally knocked his favorite combo out of the jon boat and into the water. He said he spent the next hour jigging for it to no avail. So...what kind of Safety measures should he take going forward to prevent this from reoccurring?
1) Rod buoys (styrofoam) from BPS - bought some a while back but for some reason he doesn't want to use them. Maybe now he will!
2) Rod leash or lanyard you attach to your wrist or the gunwale. Is there such a thing? A couple downsides I see with this is if you switch hands or switch rods alot, it could really be a nuisance.
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Thanks in advance!