[1] Regular naps prevent old age, especially if you take them while driving. [2] Having one child makes you a parent; having two you are a referee. [3] Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right and the other is the husband! [4] I believe we should all pay our tax with a smile. I tried â but they wanted cash. [5] A childâs greatest period of growth is the month after youâve purchased new school uniforms. [6] Donât feel bad. A lot of people have no talent. [7] Donât marry the person you want to live with, marry the one you cannot live without, but whatever you do, youâll regret it later. [8] You canât buy love, but you pay heavily for it. [9] Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote. [10] Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired. [11] Marriage is give and take. Youâd better give it to her or sheâll take it anyway. [12] My wife and I always compromise. I admit Iâm wrong and she agrees with me. [13] Those who canât laugh at themselves leave the job to others. [14] Ladies first. Pretty ladies sooner. [15] A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. [16] Youâre getting old when you enjoy remembering things more than doing them. [17] It doesnât matter how often a married man changes his job, he still ends up with the same boss. [18] Real friends are the ones who survive transitions between address books. [19] Saving is the best thing. Especially when your parents have done it for you. [20] Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools talk because they have to say something [21] They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak! [22] Man: Is there any way for long life? Dr: Get married. Man: Will it help? Dr: No, but then the thought of long life will never come
It’s not just about being tall, dark and handsome. There are certain ‘manly’ qualities about guys that can make any woman go weak in her knees. And while you may think it’s all about the looks, guess what? There’s more. It’s a potent mix of both, physical attributes and of course, that all important emotional touch. Here, we tell you about six points you need to heed.
Well groomed Yes, we said tall but the reality is that height is really not as important a factor as how you present yourself. Just like guys like a women who is well turned out, women too dig guys who ensure that they are perfectly groomed a la Leonardo DiCaprio. The basic funda women believe in is that if you are careful enough to take care of yourself, they can trust you to take care of them. So, remember guys, sloppy dressing, uncombed hair, dirty nails, smelly socks, stained shirts or jeans and the likes are an absolute no-no when you are trying to make that all important impression on someone from the opposite sex.
A sense of style Women would rather have you splurging on them than on obscenely priced designer wear. So, even if it’s a typical roadside purchase that you swear by, make sure you adopt a certain classy and stylised look and maintain it. Women don’t really expect you to be a picture copy of a Pierce Brosnan or a David Beckham, but trying to imitate their style will surely up your popularity quotient. Keep yourself updated on the latest trends. Also, just as you have your reservations against the ‘nun-type’ dressers, women too hesitate when it comes to the boring office type dresser.
Laugh it out One of the most important trait that woman dig is a sense of humour. Women have more than enough problems to deal with and don’t really need the company of another equally depressed soul. Yes, you have your bad days, but it does go a long way if you have a good sense of humour, and clean humour at that. Beware, taking a dig at others and constantly putting others down do not really spell fun for women. And we can’t tell you enough how much women love people who can laugh at themselves and their own mistakes.
Show them you care Women need to be constantly reassured that they are loved and cared for. Acts like holding their hand while walking down the road, watching the sunset, an occasional hug and peck on the cheeks and making sure that they cross the road safely mean that you are proud to be seen with them and care for them. Remember, not displaying your affection openly is a sign that you are ashamed of who you are with. However, beware of being crass while displaying you affections.
A sexy smile/wink There’s a reason why women absolutely adore Richard Gere or Hugh Jackman and it has a lot to do with the way that they smile or that glint in their eyes. Believe us when we tell you that if you look at them and smile like that, it does make them feel very special, like they are one in a million.
Be calm Woman are known to be harrowed and frenzied. Yes, they do tend to get hyper very easily and that is the precise reason why you need to be the calming factor in their lives. It really doesn’t help if you too get stressed out or fly off the handle at any and every incident. Your sex appeal lies as much in your looks as it does in your attitude – women dig guys with a cool and peaceful attitude, the one who is able to calm them down and reassure them that all is well.
You can make the idiot box work for you in the sack. Here's how
While many advocate staying away from the television set for a better social life, don't believe everything you hear. There are ways in which the no-so-idiot box can enhance your sex life and also play a supporting role in it. We are not necessarily talking about p*rn (Okay, maybe some of that too).
Snuggle cable If you are getting close to a man or woman, a cute-sy romantic comedy on TV is the best excuse for a comfortable cuddle on the couch. It's more intimate than a movie theatre. Inviting the person you are dating into your home shows you are ready to take the relationship to the next level. "The physical proximity and closeness helps nurture togetherness," says clinical psychologist Varkha Chulani. Cuddling up in front of the TV with a snack in between romps ensures that physical contact remains unbroken.
Spice TV After years of monogamous mating, the sensuousness of Munni or Sheela on the boob-tube can pepper things up. "The pleasure is definitely vicarious," says Chulani, "but the stimulation is visual and auditory. It feeds sensual cues to our mind and gets the juices flowing." Fantasy is a powerful tool to bring variety into a stagnant and long-standing relationship, safely. With the help of a television programme, you can visualise a scenario and a music channel playing peppy music pumps some energy into your bed.
Breaking news A few hours in front of the tube can get our brain to think a little differently, and make you try new things in bed. A few new kissing moves picked up from a reality show, fresh pick-up lines and techniques from Barney, courtesy How I met your Mother and some fitness inspiration from all the model anchors. It always helps to upgrade your skills and you can pick them up easily from TV. Not to forget, popping a fitness DVD into the player will help you get in shape in the comfort of your home. And the fitter you get, the more stamina and agility you have in bed and the better you look.
Baby-sitter Putting on a cartoon or switching the channel to an edutainment show is a low investment and a quick way for a couple to get some privacy. In the Indian family, where the baby-sitter is usually a grandparent, making some "quality time" can be awkward. That's where the box can come to the rescue. "It may not allow you time for a full-blown sexual encounter," says Chulani. "But with the child busy in the TV room, you can definitely indulge in a short spurt of physical affection in the bedroom."
You can touch this We don't give it enough credit but cable TV has done a lot for normalising physical displays of affection in country that it largely repressed. "It opens our minds to various cultures, a variety of outlooks and can be liberating," says Chulani. Holding hands, kissing and hugging were all actions that drew stares and were taboo but have slowly become acceptable. Physical displays of affection between parents are important for children as they give them a sense of security and encourage them to do the same with their loved ones. They break the narrowminded view of sex and sexuality.
Remote education Programmed to switch channels when the ad for sanitary napkins or condoms comes on? If you have a teenaged child in the house, it might be a better idea to leave it on and leave the room. Advertisements on HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, condoms and contraceptive pills could be the stepping stones for a conversation on sex education with your children. They pique children's curiosity and open an uncomfortable topic up for discussion. Allowing exposure to such topics also normalises them, telling children that periods are nothing to be ashamed of or that sex is natural. These also alert them about the consequences of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.