Dodo Eggs

“Little black books are a little cliché.  I’m sure most men understand that the number of women available to them at any given time is fairly limited.  Perhaps a little black matchbook would be more appropriate.

That doesn’t mean that there’s no use for those faux leather notebooks!  I have kept one for some time even now that I’m married.  The difference is what’s between the covers.  I keep a few notes on successful tactics in love’s game.

Let’s flip through the pages and see if there’s anything I can offer to my fellow males…”

Matt opens his jumbo black binder filled with loose-leaf pages.  Does and don’ts crowd each page all written in indelible ink.  He looks at a few sticky notes tacked into each side of the binder and nods with approval.

“Oh, yea.”  He mumbles to himself.  “That one worked like a charm.”

Matt coughs and remembers that DodoEggs.com is listening. “Ok, here are a few things that men can do…”

Romantip #1- Flowers are a must buy at least four times a year.  It’s like an oil change, if you can’t remember the last time you did it then you’re probably way past due.  But don’t just leave it at flowers!  You can crank it up another notch by tagging each one with a trait she has that you appreciate.

If you can’t think of any, I do have suggestions.  Is your wife beautiful, thrifty, intelligent, capable, stylish, funny, a great mother, or amorous?  If not, she will be after this.

Romantip #2- Women want to know exactly how you feel about them.  When you are filling out a card, DON’T tell her only how great you think she is.  It’s lame and ambiguous!  Add a little creative thinking by making a dynamic comparison.

Try a few of mine…

…a fine bottle of wine (others may be younger, but she becomes more valuable with age, more intoxicating, and more highly prized.)

…a lock and combination ( only she can open your soul with exacting precision and you were made completely for each other.)

…a fine tapestry  (women like the sound of the word tapestry anyway, or is it me?  Mention each memory together is like another colorful thread weaving a tapestry of each other’s life together.)

Romantip #3- Draw her a bubble bath THEN stick around with a large cup to pour water over her shoulders.  You’ll find warm water relaxes the body and conversation.  It’s not a day at the spa but she may appreciate your time and thoughtfulness more.

Matt closes his black binder.  “Ok, that’s enough.  I’m guessing you’ll have her boasting to the other ladies in no time with that.”

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