Here it is:  10 rules for men in tradition of Ann's rules

Dear Ann:  You recently used a letter from a man in Rochester, N.Y., with a list of "Ten Rules 
for Women."  He said he was sure the women in your reading audience would come up with a 
similar list for men.  Well, he was right.  Here's my list, which I hope you will use in the 
interest of fairness:

Ten Rules for Men

1.  Pick up your own socks, underwear and dirty clothes.  Clean the bathroom skink when you 
    are finished shaving.  We are not the maid.
2.  When you go to the store, ask if we want anything.  If you are fixing yourself something 
    to eat, ask if we would like something, too.
3.  When we tell you we are bothered by something, we don't expect you to fix the problem.  
    All we want you to do is listen and be sympathetic.
4.  We think you look great, even when you lose your hair.  Combing one side over the top is 
    not an improvement.  It looks stupid, and we are embarrassed for you.
5.  We cannot read your mind.  If you are angry, tell us why.  Don't hind in front of the 
    computer or TV and pout.  When we ask where you want to go for dinner, don't say, "I don't 
    care."  It's childish.
6.  If you need our help to buy a gift for your secretary or set up a dinner for your mother, 
    please don't ask us at the last minute.  We need time to do it right.
7.  Look around the house and see what needs to be fixed, and then, do it.  We appreciate a 
    man who takes care of his home.  Just stay away from our tweezers, kitchen appliances, 
    cuticle scissors and other personal items.  Don't use them to cut carpet or mix paint.
8.  The way to our heart is through consideration.  Cook a meal once in a while.  Wash the 
    dishes.  Give the kids a bath.  Women love it when a man does these things without being 
    asked.
9.  We know shopping is not your idea of a good time, but you should know dinner in a sports 
    bar is not our idea of a romantic night out.
10. We like sex, too, but if we say we have a headache, it's true.  Don't get bent out of 
    shape.  Offer us an aspirin, and tell us to get some rest.  We might feel better later, 
    and your chances will be a lot better.

Lynn in Philadelphia

Dear Lynn:  Your suggestions are A-Number-One-Super.  You've covered all the bases.  If the men 
who read this follow your instructions, they will be rewarded handsomely.  Count on it.

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