Advise

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Correction: The ladder is all-knowing, all-seeing.

[Gryphin]

I'm sorry to post realty here:
The women I have known seem to want honesty and sincer caring.
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LOL!!!!

[DirectorTsaarx]

Originally posted by Kamog:
Dear mlmbd ,

How do you answer this question? A girl asks you, "Do you notice anything different about me today?" You look at her, and you don't notice anything at all that's different from usual. She probably did something with her hair or got new shoelaces or something, but if you guess wrong, you're in big trouble! If you say you don't know, you're in big trouble! What do you do?

First, I (partially) agree with mlmbd's answer - if she had to ask, you're probably already in trouble. HOWEVER, the fact that she DID ask means she's giving you a second chance. This probably means you're on the GOOD ladder (thanks for posting the ladder theory link, dead meat). And, not only are you on the good ladder, you are probably at least as high on her ladder as she is on yours; possibly higher (or, in ladder theory language, you are at least equal and possibly in a position of power). All of which means you should definitely say something complimentary; perhaps along the lines of "your beauty is so distracting I can't tell what's different". You'll either get slapped for the cheesy line, or you'll get lucky. The chance of getting lucky is (usually)worth the risk of getting slapped.

BTW - I take no responsibility for any pain, injury or suffering resulting from following the above advice. Use at your own risk.

Did I use enough boldface, italics and bold italics to acheive the right level of credibility for this thread?

[Gryphin]

The sucsess of DirectorTsaarx's answer is directly related to how sincerely you can deliver that um, er, balony. With just the right tone inflection and inocent look you will get lucky and not slapped. (unless you want to be slapped but I'm not going there).

[Elowan]

Advice from an old goat:

You are always wrong.

Start with that premise and you can never go wrong. Woman love to forgive a man. Who cares if you're right in any event? Give your ego a rest.

The corollary to the above is the answer to the question:

Would you rather be right or married?

[mlmbd]

To ALL;

Let's face it the LADDER, is a theory nothing more!! It maybe an Icon to some. To others it's just bunk. So, I will grant you your rights to worship anything you wish. We are just going to have to agree, that we disagree. I am never going to change your minds. And you will certainly never change mine.

ELOWAN is correct. You are always wrong.

DirectorTsaarx, if the amount of boldface, italics and bold italics makes you happy, then you used the right amount!!

Gryphin, realty is always welcome here. As far as I am concerned!!

mlmbd